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As I write this, I’m flying home (via Delta) from a speaking engagement in Orlando. I fly a lot; it’s part of my business.
When the flight attendants give their safety overview, I never pay attention. I could practically do it by heart myself. Same for the video that cover these details. Boring.
So why am I glued to the screen today paying rapt attention?
Delta has jolted me out of my normal routine. In the video, I didn’t see mundane passengers following the flight attendant’s directives.
Instead, I saw a scruffy looking character refuse to help with emergency row procedures. When he got up to leave, he was replaced by an acrobatic guy doing a flip in the aisle.
When the flight attendants give their safety overview, I never pay attention. I could practically do it by heart myself. Same for the video that cover these details. Boring.
So why am I glued to the screen today paying rapt attention?
Delta has jolted me out of my normal routine. In the video, I didn’t see mundane passengers following the flight attendant’s directives.
Instead, I saw a scruffy looking character refuse to help with emergency row procedures. When he got up to leave, he was replaced by an acrobatic guy doing a flip in the aisle.
he video then returned to the flight attendant who admonished us about smoking. But quickly cut to a cute little girl shaking her finger at the screen, to emphasize the point.
The cast of exaggerated characters (old grannies, hipsters, dweebs and more) continued throughout.
Capture Prospects Attention
I watched the whole thing. And, this is the second time I’ve seen it this week. All around me people are watching it – and smiling. Clearly this approach is working.
How does this relate to you? When you’re selling, one of your key challenges is to capture and keep a prospect’s attention. If you sound like every other sales rep out there, you’ll be ignored.
So ask yourself these questions:
Take a look at your messaging. Analyze what you do in your initial sales conversation. Then start experimenting.
Most of all, have fun!
P.S. - If you host educational workshops and struggle filling the room, then register for PMG's "Experts Tell All: How to Fill Your Educational Workshop" webinar.
The cast of exaggerated characters (old grannies, hipsters, dweebs and more) continued throughout.
Capture Prospects Attention
I watched the whole thing. And, this is the second time I’ve seen it this week. All around me people are watching it – and smiling. Clearly this approach is working.
How does this relate to you? When you’re selling, one of your key challenges is to capture and keep a prospect’s attention. If you sound like every other sales rep out there, you’ll be ignored.
So ask yourself these questions:
- ◾How can I jolt prospects out of their usual behavior?
- ◾What can I do that’s unexpected?
- ◾How can I leverage humor?
Take a look at your messaging. Analyze what you do in your initial sales conversation. Then start experimenting.
Most of all, have fun!
P.S. - If you host educational workshops and struggle filling the room, then register for PMG's "Experts Tell All: How to Fill Your Educational Workshop" webinar.
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Submitted by Jill Konrath, an internationally recognized sales strategist and author. As author of three bestselling books, “SNAP Selling,” “Selling to Big Companies,” and “Agile Selling,” she's a frequent speaker at sales meetings and conferences. For more fresh ideas, visit her website at www.jillkonrath.com.
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