Maybe it was the commercials for the recent release of the video game based on the movie based on one of my all-time favorite novels that got me to thinking about how great marketers are just like Don Corleone, the infamous Godfather.
We all need to “make ‘em an offer they can’t refuse.”
Now, I’m not suggesting that we all need to start sending dead fish wrapped in newspaper to anyone who doesn’t buy from us, or start putting hits out on our competitors – we’ll leave those particular tactics to the Corleone family.
What I am suggesting is that, like Don Corleone, we tell our prospects all the reasons why it would be beneficial to them to do business with us. Highlight those benefits, and make it so obvious to them that they can’t live (happily) without your product or service that they are dying to buy from you!
You see – people don’t really care about you – or your company – or even your product or service all that much.
What they care about is how you and your product or service will benefit THEM. You’ve heard of WYSIWYG (What You See is What You Get)? Well, here’s a new one that your customer repeats every time he reads anyone’s marketing copy: WIIFM (What’s In It For Me)?
So you tell him! Don’t talk about boring features (the drill is black and weighs 2 lbs. 3 oz.) – tell him about the benefits your drill has to offer – (our drill is so light weight, you won’t feel like your arm is going to fall off – even after 30 minutes of continuous use!)
Your customers don’t want your drill – they want the hole.
Show him how your drill will solve all of his problems, save him time, make his life easier, save him money and make him look like a virtual genius to his friends and family for having chosen such a perfect drill.
By highlighting the specific benefits of your product or service, you will appeal to your prospects on an emotional level – and you’ll have “made ‘em an offer they can’t refuse!” l level – and you’ll have “made ‘em an offer they can’t refuse!”
About the Author:
Entrepreneur and outdoor photography adventurer Caroline Melberg is President and CEO of Small Business Mavericks, a division of Melberg Marketing. She has over 20 years of experience creating marketing communications materials and writing copy for some of the largest and most successful companies in the world. Her small business columns are syndicated online, and she publishes the popular eZine, "Small Business Maverick Secrets." Learn insider Maverick Marketing secrets you can use immediately to find new customers and increase your sales. When you subscribe, you'll also get a FREE copy of her e-Book, "Local Small Business Internet Marketing Secrets" - learn insider secrets to marketing your local small business on the Web today! Get your FREE subscription at www.SmallBusinessMavericks.com.
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