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The Opening Make your first impression a lasting one
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AGENDASCHEDULE 19:53 Housekeeping 20:00 Lets get into it20:30 Q&A20:55 Announcements21:02 Bedtime
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The Opening Make your first impression a lasting one
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A great opening gives you:Beginning on the best possible note
People will listen
You’ll write better letters
Have better presentations
Run better meetings
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What makes it great•Breaking the customer’s preoccupation•Makes them want to listen•Engages and is exciting•Makes the customer feel at ease•Puts the customer at the centre•Sets the scene, provides context
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What makes it great•Is pre-planned and practiced•Is personalised to the customer•Has firm reason for any further request•Includes the benefit to the customer•Includes smiles and enthusiasm•Has two ‘yes’s’
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Examples of openings•Shiny object •Referral•Figures•Opening fact•Questions•Sample
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Nine steps to create one1. Establish unique selling benefit2. Test various statements and questions3. Dare to be different4. Be creative5. Create the yes mode6. Plan not to do business on first call7. Tune into the customer8. Be a shareholder9. Handshake empathy
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Questions & Answers
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Points to take away1. First impressions really do count
2. Experimentation and planning will ensure your opening feels natural and appropriate
3. Practice, refine and perfect your opening
4. Headlines make a huge difference
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