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Asking Questions Part 2 Presented by J.W. Owens To replace this picture, just select and delete it. Then use the Insert Picture icon to replace it with one of your own! Presented by J.W. Owens A Perspective 101 Series JWO 160

Asking Questions Part 2 Asking questions is the most important skill in selling. We have previously looked at designing questions; whether to make them open or closed. Now we need to think about sequence. Some questions are sensitive. We need to find out about decision making processes, budgets, competitors and a whole load of other issues which the buyer may not wish to reveal. The quality of our questions is therefore very important. Think of a situation where you are trying to open a new account. What concerns does your potential customer have?  Are their products/services of good quality?  Will buying from them make me better off?  Are they better than my current supplier?  What are the risks in changing suppliers?  Do they really understand my business and my needs?

Asking Questions Part 2 When I am talking to a potential customer, there is one question I always ask. It is what I call a ‘killer’ question. “When you are looking to take on a new marketing parnter, what is really important to you?” You know what they always reply? Service. So, what does that mean? I study sales behavior. At this stage, most salespeople respond by going into presentation mode. “We give a great service. This is what we do……. “ Blah, blah, blah. They present information that the customer doesn’t find very interesting. Do you think any salesperson ever said they gave a bad service?

Asking Questions Part 2 People have buying criteria. They have needs and wants that need to be satisfied. The answer is to ask more questions. Think about this sequence of questions: “When you say service is important, can you be more specific?” “I want someone to come on time” This suggests to me that this customer has had a bad experience on the past. Keep asking questions. Here is the sequence: Facts Consequences 3. Feelings

Asking Questions Part 2 Here are some examples of questions you need to ask: Facts: What happened? Tell me about it? What happened next? Consequences: What affect did this have on your business? How did it affect your department? How did it affect you? Feelings: How do you feel about that? What we are doing is to take the customer back to a time when they had bad service. We can now tell them what we could have done to make the outcome much better.

Work on your questioning skills and you will sell more. Asking Questions Part 2 Remember the sequence: Facts Consequences Feelings Solution Asking questions is 3 times more persuasive than presenting information. Work on your questioning skills and you will sell more.

Asking Questions Part 2 Good Selling ! This is a series of Training for your Management, Sales & Office TEAM Good Selling ! J.W. Owens - 561-372-5922 results.jwowens@gmail.com A Perspective 101 Series Disclaimer: The information contained in this presentation is intended solely for your personal reference. Such information is subject to change without notice, its accuracy is not guaranteed and it may not contain all material information concerning J.W. Owens. The Company makes no representation regarding, and assumes no responsibility or liability for, the accuracy or completeness of, or any errors or omissions in, any information contained herein. In addition, the information contains white papers , shared presentation from others, industry material, public or shared information from others and J.W. Owens that may reflect the his current views with respect to future events and performance. This presentation does not constitute an offer or invitation to purchase or subscribe or to provide any service or advice, and no part of it shall form the basis of or be relied upon in connection with any contract, commitment or decision in relation thereto.