How To Truly Understand Quickly WHY Your Prospects Buy | Eric Goodman - 1711

The Sales Evangelist - A podcast by Donald C. Kelly

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If you don't understand why people buy, you may want to kiss your career as a sales rep goodbye. Also, if you're having difficulty connecting with your prospects, you may not be able to reach your monthly goals either. Luckily, your host, Donald Kelly, spoke with the perfect guest to help you understand your prospects better. In this episode, Donald interviews Eric, a business strategist and coach, about understanding the reasons behind customer buying decisions and how to improve sales conversion rates.  Eric introduces the BANK framework, an innovative tool that helps salespeople connect with customers more deeply by understanding their personality types and values. This episode explores the importance of understanding customer buying behavior and provides practical strategies for sales success. Understanding Customer Buying Behavior Eric highlights the need to go beyond traditional sales techniques and understand customers' underlying motivations. Salespeople often deliver the same pitch; some customers say yes, while others say no. Understanding why people buy is crucial to improving sales conversion rates. Eric emphasizes the significance of recognizing that individuals have different personality types, values, and decision-making processes. Introducing the BANK Framework Eric introduces the BANK framework, which stands for Blueprint, Action, Nurture, and Knowledge. The framework helps salespeople identify and adapt to each customer's personality type, enabling effective communication and building customer trust. The BANK framework goes beyond gender-specific differences and provides insights into the underlying values that drive customer decisions. Overcoming the Language Barrier Eric compares the struggle of ineffective communication in sales to speaking different languages. Salespeople often present their products or services in ways that resonate with them but may not connect with the customer.