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Persuasive Speaking
1. The Effective Salesperson Objectives • Learn a technique for selling an inexpensive product in a retail store. • Recognize a buyer's thought processes in making a purchase. • Elicit information from a prospective buyer through questions. • Match a buyer's situation with the most appropriate product. Time: 8-12 minutes
2. Conquering the Cold Call Objectives • Learn a technique for “cold call” selling of expensive products or services. • Recognize the risks buyers assume in purchasing. • Use questions to help the buyer discover problems with his or her current situation. • Successfully handle buyer's objections and concerns. Time: 10-14 minutes
3. The Winning Proposal Objectives • Prepare a proposal advocating an idea or course of action • Organize the proposal using the six-step method provided. Time: 5-7 minutes
4. Addressing the Opposition Objectives • Prepare a talk on a controversial subject that persuades an audience to accept or at least consider your viewpoint. • Construct the speech to appeal to the audience's logic and emotions. Time: 7-9 minutes for the speech; 2-3 minutes for the Q&A period.
5. The Persuasive Leader Objectives • Communicate your vision and mission to an audience. • Convince your audience to work toward achieving your vision and mission.
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