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Sales Truths: A Customer Is Buying a Moment

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Key to sellingCUSTOMERS BUY WHAT THEY NEED FROM SALESPEOPLE WHO UNDERSTAND WHAT THEY WANT. 
 
WHY IT’S TRUE: A customer is looking for an engagement ring (need) but is really concerned about that moment he’s on his knee asking her to marry him (want). A customer is seeking an expensive gold watch (need) but is really looking forward to the compliments she’ll get when wearing it (want). 
 
PLAN OF ACTION: Engage the man in a conversation about how he plans to propose. Share stories of how others popped the question. Talk to the woman about the look and feel of the watch. I once heard a speaker say during a presentation, ?I’m sure you’ve noticed I’m wearing a watch on each wrist. One is a solid gold Rolex, the other is a Timex. The Rolex is for you, the Timex is for me.? When a customer knows that you know what he or she wants, your chance to close the sale significantly increases.

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Sales Truths: A Customer Is Buying a Moment

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Published

16 years ago

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Key to sellingCUSTOMERS BUY WHAT THEY NEED FROM SALESPEOPLE WHO UNDERSTAND WHAT THEY WANT. 
 
WHY IT’S TRUE: A customer is looking for an engagement ring (need) but is really concerned about that moment he’s on his knee asking her to marry him (want). A customer is seeking an expensive gold watch (need) but is really looking forward to the compliments she’ll get when wearing it (want). 
 
PLAN OF ACTION: Engage the man in a conversation about how he plans to propose. Share stories of how others popped the question. Talk to the woman about the look and feel of the watch. I once heard a speaker say during a presentation, ?I’m sure you’ve noticed I’m wearing a watch on each wrist. One is a solid gold Rolex, the other is a Timex. The Rolex is for you, the Timex is for me.? When a customer knows that you know what he or she wants, your chance to close the sale significantly increases.

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This Third-Generation Jeweler Was Ready for Retirement. He Called Wilkerson

Retirement is never easy, especially when it means the end to a business that was founded in 1884. But for Laura and Sam Sipe, it was time to put their own needs first. They decided to close J.C. Sipe Jewelers, one of Indianapolis’ most trusted names in fine jewelry, and call Wilkerson. “Laura and I decided the conditions were right,” says Sam. Wilkerson handled every detail in their going-out-of-business sale, from marketing to manning the sales floor. “The main goal was to sell our existing inventory that’s all paid for and turn that into cash for our retirement,” says Sam. “It’s been very, very productive.” Would they recommend Wilkerson to other jewelers who want to enjoy their golden years? Absolutely! “Call Wilkerson,” says Laura. “They can help you achieve your goals so you’ll be able to move into retirement comfortably.”

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