3 Buyer Triggers Killing Your Sales

Learn key buyer triggers like results, effort & success to boost sales and craft irresistible offers.

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Why highlight process outcomes?

Emphasizing process outcomes can strengthen your marketing messages.

"Think about what the process outcomes are gonna be, even if they're invisible...like this is what's going to have happened in your body."

Takeaway:
  • Describe benefits customers may not immediately see.
  • Educate customers on the value of incremental results.
  • Set expectations to increase satisfaction.

How to handle objections in emails?

Addressing common objections directly in your emails can boost sales.

"You just nailed it, like you've handled objections, you've moved people through the big reasons that stop people from actually buying anything."

Takeaway:
  • Identify and address potential objections in your emails.
  • Build trust by acknowledging customers' concerns.
  • Smooth the path to purchase by proactively overcoming barriers.

Why share use cases in emails?

Sharing diverse use cases in emails can expand customers' perception of your product.

"I really like this kind of email inside of a launch...I like having a list of the different use cases because it lets people think, oh, I never thought about using that in this way."

Takeaway:
  • Highlight multiple ways customers can use your product.
  • Encourage customers to see new possibilities.
  • Increase engagement by presenting varied benefits.

How to write compelling subject lines?

Crafting intriguing subject lines can improve your email open rates.

"This subject line I think is really interesting. It just says here's 8. So here's 8...and the email goes on to talk about here's 8 different ways that people are using the product."

Takeaway:
  • Use curiosity-inducing subject lines to increase opens.
  • Keep subject lines short and intriguing.
  • Ensure the email content delivers on the subject line's promise.

How to structure emails using the three factors?

Incorporating the three buying factors into your emails can handle objections effectively.

"Once you nail that in your marketing, you then are going to split those things out and talk about them in your emails. And each one of those things is a different email."

Takeaway:
  • Dedicate individual emails to address time to results, effort required, and likelihood of success.
  • Use specific subject lines that highlight each factor.
  • Systematically overcome objections to increase conversions.

How to increase likelihood of success?

Boosting customers' perceived likelihood of success increases their willingness to buy.

"Third one is the likelihood of success. Until somebody understands and is convinced that they have a high likelihood of being successful and getting the outcome that they want, they're not gonna buy."

Takeaway:
  • Provide clear evidence of success through case studies and testimonials.
  • Offer guarantees or risk-reduction mechanisms.
  • Show a clear roadmap or plan to increase confidence.

How to reduce effort required?

Lowering the perceived effort required can increase conversions in your email campaigns.

"Second thing is they want to know...the effort that is required. How much effort, how good do I need to be at this? How much time is it gonna take?"

Takeaway:
  • Clearly communicate how easy it is to implement your product or service.
  • Reduce barriers by simplifying processes for customers.
  • Use testimonials that highlight ease of use.

How to reduce time to results?

Reducing the time it takes customers to see results can make your offer more appealing.

"So one of the things that people are asking before they buy is thinking, OK, cool, I'm gonna pay you $10,000 how long is it gonna be before I get results from that thing? So, and the shorter that can be...you can show people different kinds of results."

Takeaway:
  • Communicate quick wins to prospects to increase appeal.
  • Design your product to deliver results as quickly as possible.
  • Highlight both immediate and long-term benefits in your emails.

Why is product part of marketing?

Realizing that the product is a major part of your marketing can significantly improve your email campaigns.

"A major part of our marketing is the product. The product is a major part of the marketing. In fact, most marketing is way easier if the product is just way better."

Takeaway:
  • Enhance your products to make marketing more effective.
  • A great product simplifies your marketing efforts and increases conversions.
  • Use product development to address customers' needs directly.

What are the 3 buying factors?

Understanding the key buying factors can significantly boost your email marketing success.

"The first of these three things that everyone is looking at is how long is it gonna take them to get results... The second thing... They want to know... the effort that is required... The third one is the likelihood of success."

Takeaway:
  • Customers consider time to results, effort required, and likelihood of success when deciding to buy.
  • Addressing these factors in your emails can move prospects from 'maybe' to 'yes'.
  • By understanding and communicating these elements, you can handle objections and increase conversions.

Episode Info:

Title:
3 Buyer Triggers You’re Ignoring (And How They’re Killing Your Sales!)
Episode Link:
Keywords:
buyer triggers, sales strategies, boosting sales
Episode Air Date:
January 22, 2025

Podcast info:

Show Name:
The Email Marketing Show
Author:
Email Marketing Heroes
Owner:
Email Marketing Heroes
Category:
Business, Marketing

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