how to manage by strengths to sell more cars
DESCRIPTION
Rather than spend your time correcting employee’s weakness, manage to their strengths. In this webinar you will learn how to assess applicants and employees, and even potential client’s temperaments for improved productivity in the workplace. When you understand an individual’s temperament you can communicate and motivate both as a team leader or team player. You can use these same skills to teach your sales team how to tailor their message depending on buyer temperament traits. Join Mike Postlewait, President of Management by Strengths as he discusses: The diversity of temperament and what motivates people. How to get different people to do the same thing. Using an understanding of temperament to strengthen employee and customer relationships to increase sales.TRANSCRIPT
How to Manage by Strengths to Sell More Cars
Introduction
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Michael Postlewait
President
Management By Strengths, Inc.
Office: 913-393-2525
www.strengths.com
MANAGEMENT BY
STRENGTHS
All four temperament
traits are “good”
but they are
different.
Our challenge is to is
to recognize and
appeal to the other
person’s
temperament.
Four Temperament Traits
D
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S
Using MBS to Sell More Cars
Understand and coach to the
temperament of your sales people.
Identify and capitalize upon the
temperament of your customer.
Increase sales, gross profit and
customer satisfaction.
Strengthen Your Leadership Skills
How do you know if you are a good leader?
Look over your shoulder….
If you happen to see someone…
Perhaps you are a leader…
People follow leaders.
Why would someone follow you?
Leadership and
Relationships
Put Up
WithAgree
WithCreativity and productivity are unleashed
when people are in agreement
Trust
Area of agreement What is created
• Sales person & Customer
• Husband & Wife
• Nations that have been at war
• A contract / a deal
• a baby / a family
• Peace Treaty
How
Relationships
Develop
Put Up
WithAgree
WithUnderstandingA prejudice is an opinion
based on lack of information
Trust
Communication
How
Relationships
Develop
Put Up
WithAgree
With
Listening
Trust
UnderstandingTo be able to communicate with others, wemust listen to them from their point of view.
How
Relationships
Develop
Put Up
WithAgree
With
Trust
Communication
Listening
Understanding
HIPPOCRATES
Choleric
Sanguine
Phlegmatic
Melancholy
Directness
Extroversion
Pace
Structure
The 4 Temperament Traits
Directness
Extroversion
Pace
Structure
The 4 Temperament Traits
Why Red ?
Directness
Why Green ?
Extroversion
Why Blue ?
Pace
Why Yellow ?
Structure
-- Like a stop sign … Bold to get your attention
-- Symbol is a gavel
-- Like a traffic light … they are on the GO
-- Symbol is an open symbol
-- Color of the ocean or sky … Calm
-- Symbol is a long fuse
-- blinking yellow light or NASCAR flag … Caution
-- Symbol is a circle
The MBS Survey
Profile Report
Self Adjustment Role
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Date: ______
“D”RESULTS – CONTROL
“D”“Consider”
Directness - Above The Line
Results-oriented
Self-confident
Decisive
Hard-driving
Candid
Confident
Self-made
“Big Picture”
Tellers
Analytical
Authoritative
Outspoken
Direct
Accountable
Problem Solvers
Adventurous
How to recognize the
the Direct Customer
Gets right to the point…NOT shy.
May make strong comments
Serious look on their face.
Firm handshake.
Uncomfortable if they do not have choices.
Carry themselves in a confident manner.
Usually use the word “I”.
How do you appeal to the “High D” person?
Be direct and to the point.
Explain WHAT.
Focus on the results and control.
Support their goals.
Talk about taking action.
Provide freedom and options.
Act businesslike and factual.
How to sell the
Direct Customer
Print the letter “D” on customer info sheet.
Usually know what they want.
Closing method: “Alternate of Choice”
Use direct questions with choices
Will buy and give you referrals if…
they respect you!
“E”PEOPLE - TEAMWORK
“E”“Let’s & We”
Focus on people
Out-going
Friendly
Pleasant
Eclectic
Empathetic
Persuasive
“Blue Sky”
Cheerful
Talkative
Enthusiastic
Team oriented
Diplomatic
Intuitive
Optimistic
Extroversion - Above The Line
How to recognize the
Extroverted Customer
Might be shy at first – talkative once comfortable.
May interrupt you (interacting).
Will smile and chuckle at times.
Sensitive to how things look.
Uncomfortable if you do not talk with them.
Use their hands when they speak.
Frequently use the words “Let’s” and “We”.
How do you appeal to the “High E” person?
Participate, be interactive and enthusiastic.
Explain WHO.
Focus on people and teamwork (Let’s/We)
Support their intentions.
Talk about people and opinions.
Provide feedback.
Act friendly, open and flexible.
How to sell the
Extroverted Customer
Print letter “E” on customer information sheet.
Sometimes will switch to a different product.
Closes: “Alternate of Choice” and “Assumptive”.
Use “We” and “Let’s”
Will buy and give you referrals if…
they like you!
“P”Timing - Harmony
Cooperation
Pace - Above The Line
Steady
Easy-going
Relaxed
Cooperative
Patient
Good memory
Timing
Long fuse
Persistent
Reliable
Harmonious
Dependable
Friendly
Good listener
How to recognize the
Paced Customer
Easy going…not a lot of emotion.
Gentle handshake.
Listens patiently and nods head.
Hates to wait…stay on schedule.
Uncomfortable if they sense pressure.
Walks in very relaxed way.
Frequently uses the words “When” and “Timing”.
Assume all customers are Paced at first.
How do you appeal to the “High P” person?
Be calm and under control.
Discuss WHEN.
Focus on timing and harmony.
Support their schedule.
Talk about cooperation.
Agree as to when.
Act patient and unhurried
“P”
“When & Timing”
How High “P” Buys
o Paced people know exactly
what they want; they hate
to wait; they can usually
afford what they look at.
o They don’t want to be
pressured. - I’ll be back!!
o Paced people don’t get mad, they get even.
When temperament controls us, it costs us ...
in time, money, stress
How to sell the
Paced Customer
Print letter “P” on customer information sheet.
Usually has already made the decision to buy
before meeting with you.
Close: “Assumptive”.
Use timing questions.
Will buy and give you referrals if…
they sense harmony!
“S”TO BE RIGHT
TO DO RIGHT
“S”“Facts & Right”
Meticulous
Careful
Accurate
Precise
Thorough
Itemizes
Loyal
Detail-oriented
Conscientious
Organized
Quality-oriented
Systems-
oriented
Structure - Above The Line
REACHING AGREEMENT WITH
THE HIGH “S”
STRUCTURED PEOPLE ARE VERY LOYAL
TO WHAT THEY KNOW IS RIGHT
RULES
RIGHT
LOYAL
CHANGEFACTS
NO
REACHING AGREEMENT WITH
THE HIGH “S”
STRUCTURED PEOPLE ARE VERY LOYAL
TO WHAT THEY KNOW IS RIGHT
RULES
RIGHT
LOYAL
CHANGEFACTS
KNOW
STRUCTURED PEOPLE ARE VERY LOYAL
TO WHAT THEY KNOW IS RIGHT
CHANGE
RIGHT
LOYAL
FACTS
REACHING AGREEMENT WITH
THE HIGH “S”
Getting into agreement with
the HIGH “S”
The Ben Franklin
Balance Sheet
Positive (+) Negative (-)1) Beautiful new car
2) The right color
3) Lots of “extras”
4) positive
5) positive
6) positive
7) positive
8) positive
9) positive
10) positive
11) positive
1) 5 years of payments
2) Higher insurance
3) Only a 3 year
warranty
12) Extended warranty
for just a little more
per month
We can turn that
negative into a
positive
How to recognize the
Structured Customer
Has papers at hand…newspaper ad, etc.
May ask a lot of specific questions.
Often take notes.
Wants to see information in writing.
Uncomfortable with change.
Will often look skeptical.
Frequently use the word “Why”.
How do you appeal to the “High S” person?
Be detailed with facts in writing.
Explain WHY.
Focus on doing the right thing.
Support their methods.
Talk about documented facts.
Allow for questions; time to facts.
Act organized and specific.
How to sell the
Structured Customer
Print the letter “S” on the customer info sheet.
Often must go home to think about the decision
….legitimate “be back”.
Closing method: “Ben Franklin Balance Sheet”
Use sheet of paper; ask questions;
write down answers.
How to sell the
Structured Customer
Often must go home to think about the decision
….legitimate “be back”.
Closing method: “Ben Franklin Balance Sheet”
Use sheet of paper; ask questions;
write down answers.
Will buy and give you referrals if…
they believe you are right!
To communicate effectively
Consider…
That there are 4 ways….
To say the same thing…
And only 1 way is correct…
It’s always based on who you are talking to…
Therefore we need to know the temperament of our employees and customers.
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Someone who knows
it is not just what
your customer buys
but it is how much
your customer can
SELL.
What makes a great sales person?
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MANAGEMENT BY
STRENGTHS