Real Doctors Don’t Do Coffee

Real Doctors Don’t Do Coffee

The notion that people only buy from those they know and like, is one that the traditional sales gurus have taught for decades.?

But it has led many salespeople to think they need to socialize first and do business second, resulting in extended sales cycles and awkwardly chasing their prospects with “just checking in” or “how are things going?” emails, text and phone calls.?

They spend time and effort building what they think is a “relationship”, only to get “we’ll get back to you if we’re interested”.??

Think back to the last time you saw your doctor.?

Did he or she attempt to build a relationship with you, or even suggest getting together for a cup of coffee???

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Probably not, yet without a formal relationship with your doctor, you follow their advice and pay their fee without hesitation.?

The truth is, your prospects don’t necessarily need to like you to trust you.??

Because unlike the kind of trust that occurs in a social context, trust in a business context depends on whether your prospects see you as an authority.?

A doctor portrays authority through a specific consultation process and their bedside manner.?

They focus on diagnosing your problem, which demonstrates they have no other agenda except to help you.?

There’s rarely drawn-out chit-chat or superficial rapport-building that would make us feel they have an ulterior motive.?

Their purpose is clear and simple: get to the bottom of our problem so they can accurately prescribe the solution – so they can see their next patient.?

The experience usually happens in one step, instead of multiple steps, with little or no resistance on your part.?

Trust is built inside the entire experience.?

To convert more prospects into clients, try dialing down the social chit-chat and “relationship” building in your initial meeting, so you retain your authority.?

A real relationship can be developed after they become a client, rather than before.?

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David Newton

Director + CEO I Prolific Author I Open To Buying Your Business (I'm a mini M & A) I Events Organizer I Seminar Speaker

2 年

Excellent article. You've given me a great idea for a video thanks Ari.

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Ari Galper

World's #1 Authority on Trust-Based Selling | International Keynote Speaker & Contrarian Thinker | Grow Your Business To Create Your Own *Trust Economy* ??

2 年

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