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Four Essentials of Persuasion

“To be persuasive we must be believable.

To be believable we must be credible.

To be creditable, we must be truthful.”

Helmut Walters, Author    

 

As I see it . . . . . . .

Four essentials of persuasion

 

Persuasion is the oxygen of . . . . life and business.

 

Without persuasion business crease to exist . . . . relationships would not be formed . . . . In all likelihood we would still be living . . . . under a tree or in a cave.   

 

Persuasion is the gentle art of influencing a person in making a decision. To see a difference point of view . . . . and listening to another person’s opinion.

 

There is a big difference between . . . . persuasion and manipulation.

 

Persuasion is the gentle art of helping a person going from point A to point B. A professional persuader creates win-win situations. Develop a strong business base for ongoing business relationships that leads to future referrals.

 

Manipulation creates a win - lose relationship and is a strong arm tactics used for the personal gain of the person applying the tactics. There is almost no business relationship formed . . . . or no likely future referrals.

 

The four essentials of persuasion

 

1.     We have to be believable . . . .

2.     We have to be seen as trustworthy . . . .

3.     We have to be seen as person of values . . . .

4.     The person has to believe that you have their best interest in your heart . . . .

 

The person that masters the art of persuasion . . . . is able to help the people that they come into contract with. Many times helping people to make a decision that they want to make . . . . but are unable to do without help.

 

The four essentials of persuasion . . . . is a soft selling skill with high impact.

 

©2015 Lou Ludwig Motivational Power Quote, Sales and Management Consultant, Success Coach, Speaker, Trainer and Author

 

 

John Meussner
Mortgages in AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IN, MD, MN, MT, NC, NJ, NV, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI - Fair Oaks, CA
#MortgageMadeEasy Fair Oaks, CA 484-680-4852

Persuasion is a beautiful thing - often times people need help, and when your intent is good, persuasion is an art form that can help people.

Jul 14, 2015 02:47 AM
Kim Johnson
Signature Realty Inc. - Coral Springs, FL
Selling South Florida

Good afternoon Lou, just the motivation I need today! Always enjoy your posts!!

Jul 14, 2015 02:50 AM
Robert Bob Gilbert
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties - Katy, TX
Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert

Lou, I do like the 4 essential of persuasion which you listed and agree all are critical. 

Jul 14, 2015 05:37 AM
Ron Aguilar
Gateway Mortgage Group - Saint George, UT
Mortgage & Real Estate Advisor since 1995

Persuasion is very essential just make sure you are not trying to convince the client.

Jul 14, 2015 05:48 AM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

Love this one. Persuasion is an important art to understand and impliment in sales.  

Jul 14, 2015 05:55 AM
Gene Riemenschneider
Home Point Real Estate - Brentwood, CA
Turning Houses into Homes

I told my son that good leaders motivate by getting people to do what you want because they want to or they think it is their own idea. 

Jul 14, 2015 06:09 AM
Dan Hopper
Dan Hopper - Gold Way RE - Westminster, CO
Colorado Broker / Referral Services

Lou, enjoy the topic of persuasion!   You really hit the "nail on the head" with that #1 point of "believable".  SO many times working with clients... they trust you and have confidence in your ability.... BUT, they do not quite want to BELIEVE what you are telling them about the market.

Jul 14, 2015 06:41 AM
Jim Miner
Miner Noh & Associates - Phoenix, AZ
Loan Modfication & Short Sale Specialist

Excellent post.

Jul 14, 2015 07:00 AM
Pat Champion
John Roberts Realty - Eustis, FL
Call the "CHAMPION" for all your real estate needs

Great post persuasion is a must in order to succeed in business or everyday life. I like the last message the four essentials of persuasion is a soft selling skill with high impact I will remember this. Thanks for sharing I hope you have a great afternoon.

 

 

Jul 14, 2015 07:14 AM
Yolanda Cordova-Gilbert
Richmond, TX

Lou,

 I like all 4 and I hope all is well with you! Have a great day!

Jul 14, 2015 08:10 AM
Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

This is very important in sales Lou, excellent post.

Jul 14, 2015 08:42 AM
Michael McGuffie
Regal Classic Homes - Windermere, FL
Custom Home Building, Additions & Remodeling

Lou, I agree, the tape dance is between being persuasive without being offensive. When the other person has a firm belief and we apply persuasion, can they let go of their position without giving up their credibility? I'll call it being persuasive and respectful.

Jul 14, 2015 11:08 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Lou I agree and if any one of the four is missing there is no deal to be had....Endre

Jul 14, 2015 11:14 AM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

It is a key element of a salesperson to be persuasive. And to be persuausive you need commitment and to believe in yourself.

Jul 14, 2015 11:15 AM
Harcourt Bethel - REALTOR®,CDPE,ABR®,SFR,ePro®,TRC,
Orlando, FL
Harcourt Bethel, CDPE,SFR®, ABR®,ePro®, TRC, NCHSE

A great Creed to live by...

Jul 14, 2015 01:42 PM
Virginia Youngblood
DO-STAGE! LLC - an ASPM® Home Staging Company - Charlotte, NC
DO-STAGE! LLC - Home Stager - ASPM®

Lou, this post was such a GREAT one -- packed with such helpful, inspiring information -- May we persuade others with dignity and no manipulation. I've bookmarked this one!! Thanks for sharing.

Jul 14, 2015 03:35 PM
John DL Arendsen
CREST "BACKYARD' HOMES, ON THE LEVEL General & Manufactured Home Contractor, TAG Real Estate Sales & Investments - Leucadia, CA
Crest Backyard Homes "ADU" dealer & RE Developer

Very well stated. Big thanks for an uplifing post.

Jul 15, 2015 12:20 AM
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Wonderfully said. We should all read this once a week.

Jul 15, 2015 01:57 AM
Marte Cliff
Marte Cliff Copywriting - Priest River, ID
Your real estate writer

Those you persuade like and respect you. Those you manipulate truly dislike you. 

Jul 15, 2015 02:27 AM
Kimo Jarrett
Cyber Properties - Huntington Beach, CA
Pro Lifestyle Solutions

All sales have consequences IMO, good, bad or indifferent. Sales is offering solutions by providing credible information to assist people in selecting a solution.

Given all the credible information and without taking any action, consumers may need to be persuaded to select a solution based upon reason, logic, affordability, goals and objectives. So, must you be adroit or persuasive to make sales or simply provide enough credible information so a solution is self evident? 

Jul 15, 2015 06:10 AM