How to Persuade People Who Don't Want to be Persuaded: Get What You Want-Every Time!
If you’re in business, you’re selling something–a product, an opinion, a new way of doing things. The truth is, even if you don’t think of yourself as a pitchman, you might as well be one. This powerful guide to ethical influence shows you how to use effective persuasion techniques to get what you want the right way–from getting a raise to getting a deal on a car, from convincing one person to a thousand.Joel Bauer is a professional corporate pitchman, and his career rests on his ability to persuade. Over the years, he has turned to nontraditional sources for truly potent influence techniques. Now, Bauer shares the secrets he picked up from the world’s greatest persuaders–carneys, gamblers, hypnotists, and even magicians.Bauer’s methods don’t involve cheating, controlling, manipulating, or forcing others to submit to his will. His experience proves that the best way to influence others is to employ fun and entertainment to make a more convincing pitch. Using compelling, often whimsical strategies that tap into people’s emotions, you’ll make your audience more receptive to your message. But these techniques aren’t intended only to help you win a single negotiation (although they will); they’re intended to help you win at every aspect of life!By applying these strategies to your everyday life, How to Persuade People Who Don’t Want to Be Persuaded will show you how to:Conquer your fear of attentionDraw in your listenerUse metaphors to make your pointMaster the quick pitchUse the power of free giftsBe dynamic and distinct in your pitchOvercome resistanceLook the partMake the platform pitchAnd much moreSo, step right up and learn from the master. Bauer’s unique methods and principles work for everyone, at any time, in any situation. By applying the secrets of the showman to your own life–in the boardroom, at home, and anywhere else–you’ll achieve at a higher level than ever before.