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Are your potential clients struggling to reach a buying decision?

Clive Griffiths
Clive Griffiths
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Are your potential clients struggling to reach a buying decision?

Use a contrast conversation to highlight what they'll get by working with you on the project. Step by step, here's how to do it ...

1/ Highlight the contrast between the current “problem state” and a future “desired state”.

2/ Show the client how to resolve their current challenges or problems.

3/ Emphasise how value creation takes place during the process.

4/ Use real examples of how you've helped other companies in similar situations.

5/ Using a contrast conversation makes action more likely. Done well it increases the client's willingness to work with you. It makes your consulting services appealing.

That's how to help clients reach a decision.

Now, do you have an example of where you've used a contrast conversation to close the business?

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