27Jul/100

How to Avoid Buyer’s Remorse

Buyer's remorse is a feeling of regret a buyer has after making a purchasing decision.

It can occur after you buy a pair of shoes, a piece of industrial equipment, or consulting services. It's a big let-down for any salesperson to win a sale only to get a call saying, "I gave it some thought, and I've changed my mind." Salespeople have to use caution.

In your role as a professional salesperson, you've got to combat buyer's remorse from the very beginning. Here are three things you can do:

1. Learn exactly what your prospect is looking for.

2. Deliver that to them, in the way they'd like to receive it.

3. Congratulate your new customer on their decision. Tell them it was the right one.

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28Jun/100

Did You Remember to Order Your Takeout Also: Upselling and Alignment

If you decide to upsell or market another product to people who have already bought something from you, make sure your offering is in alignment with what they actually need.

The other day, I opened a fortune cookie and discovered a sales blunder. "Did you remember to order your take out also" failed because I was already sitting on my couch, having just finished my takeout. I didn't need anymore. Too often, marketing campaigns to current customers fail because they contain offers that miss the mark.

"Upselling" is really about providing customer service and account management in a profitable way. It's about providing ongoing value and securing a client. My good friend Jim Cathcart brilliantly calls it "upserving."