Sales Technique Library

Master proven techniques from Jeb Blount, Brian Tracy, and industry experts

Total Techniques

70

Featured

24

Categories

6

Jeb Blount

42

The Expectation Setting Session
Next Steps
Advanced
Brian Tracy

Have explicit conversation about what they should expect and what you need from them.

expectations
alignment
partnership
+1
The Preparation Checklist
Next Steps
Beginner
Jeb Blount

Provide detailed checklist to ensure they're prepared and involved.

preparation
checklist
instructions
+1
The Team Introduction
Next Steps
Intermediate
Brian Tracy

Introduce all team members and their roles to show comprehensive support.

team
introductions
support
+1
The Communication Protocol
Next Steps
Beginner
Both

Establish how, when, and why you'll communicate going forward.

communication
expectations
protocol
+1
The Immediate Action Plan
Next Steps
Beginner
Jeb Blount

Outline immediate next steps to maintain momentum and prevent buyer's remorse.

next steps
action plan
momentum
+1
The Market Knowledge Flex
Value Proposition
Advanced
Brian Tracy

Demonstrate deep market knowledge that competitors don't have.

market knowledge
expertise
data
+1
The Process Preview
Value Proposition
Beginner
Jeb Blount

Walk them through your exact process to demonstrate professionalism.

process
timeline
expectations
+1
The Results Showcase
Value Proposition
Intermediate
Brian Tracy

Present specific results and metrics that prove your effectiveness.

results
metrics
proof
+1
The Unique Positioning Statement
Value Proposition
Advanced
Both

Articulate what makes you different from other agents.

positioning
differentiation
unique
+1
The ROI Statement
Value Proposition
Intermediate
Brian Tracy

Show the return on investment they get from working with you.

roi
value
commission
+1
The Value Stack Sequence
Follow-up Strategy
Advanced
Jeb Blount

Send a sequence of value-packed messages over time, each building on the last.

sequence
value stack
systematic
+1
The Question-Based Follow-Up
Follow-up Strategy
Intermediate
Both

Ask a question that requires thought, not yes/no.

questions
thoughtful
engagement
+1
The Social Proof Follow-Up
Follow-up Strategy
Intermediate
Brian Tracy

Share relevant success stories in follow-up to build confidence.

social proof
stories
confidence
+1
The Voice Drop Follow-Up
Follow-up Strategy
Beginner
Jeb Blount

Leave valuable voicemails that make them want to call back.

voicemail
voice drop
callback
+1
The Breakup Email
Follow-up Strategy
Advanced
Both

Send a final 'breakup' email that often reactivates dead leads.

breakup
last attempt
reactivation
+1
The Permission-Based Cadence
Follow-up Strategy
Beginner
Jeb Blount

Get permission for follow-up schedule upfront to eliminate awkwardness.

permission
cadence
expectations
+1
The Multi-Channel Touch Strategy
Follow-up Strategy
Advanced
Both

Vary your communication channels instead of repeating same method.

multi-channel
persistence
variety
+1
The Milestone Check-In
Follow-up Strategy
Intermediate
Jeb Blount

Follow up on anniversaries or milestones with personal touch.

milestones
anniversary
jeb blount
+1
The Content Drip Campaign
Follow-up Strategy
Intermediate
Brian Tracy

Send valuable content regularly to stay top-of-mind without being salesy.

drip campaign
content
nurturing
+1
The 48-Hour Follow-Up Rule
Follow-up Strategy
Beginner
Jeb Blount

Follow up within 48 hours with value, not pressure.

follow-up
48 hours
jeb blount
+1
The Ben Franklin Close
Closing Techniques
Intermediate
Brian Tracy

List pros and cons together to show benefits outweigh concerns.

ben franklin
pros cons
logical
+1
The Reverse Close
Closing Techniques
Advanced
Both

Pull back slightly to trigger their fear of loss.

reverse
takeaway
loss aversion
+1
The Ownership Close
Closing Techniques
Intermediate
Jeb Blount

Get them to visualize owning it before asking for commitment.

ownership
visualization
jeb blount
+1
The Minor Point Close
Closing Techniques
Beginner
Brian Tracy

Ask about a minor detail instead of the big decision.

minor point
logistics
brian tracy
+1
The Alternative Choice Close
Closing Techniques
Beginner
Both

Offer two positive choices instead of yes/no question.

alternative choice
options
decision
+1
The Urgency Close
Closing Techniques
Intermediate
Brian Tracy

Use legitimate time pressure to motivate immediate decision.

urgency
timing
brian tracy
+1
The Sharp Angle Close
Closing Techniques
Advanced
Jeb Blount

Agree to their request IF they commit right now.

sharp angle
negotiation
jeb blount
+1
The Summary Close
Closing Techniques
Beginner
Brian Tracy

Summarize all agreements and value points before asking for the close.

summary
recap
brian tracy
+1
The Puppy Dog Close
Closing Techniques
Intermediate
Both

Let them 'try before they buy' with low-risk next steps that build commitment.

puppy dog
trial
risk reduction
+1
The Assumptive Close
Closing Techniques
Intermediate
Brian Tracy

Act as if they've already decided to move forward and start discussing next steps.

assumptive
closing
brian tracy
+1
The Motivation Deep Dive
Needs Discovery
Advanced
Both

Go beyond surface reasons to understand deep motivations.

motivation
emotions
empathy
+1
The Objection Foreshadowing
Needs Discovery
Beginner
Jeb Blount

Ask about potential deal-breakers early to address them proactively.

deal-breakers
filtering
jeb blount
+1
The Lifestyle Matching Questions
Needs Discovery
Intermediate
Brian Tracy

Ask about lifestyle to find properties that fit how they actually live.

lifestyle
matching
brian tracy
+1
The Decision-Maker Identification
Needs Discovery
Beginner
Jeb Blount

Identify all decision-makers and decision process upfront.

decision-makers
stakeholders
jeb blount
+1
The Timeline Truth Technique
Needs Discovery
Beginner
Brian Tracy

Uncover their real timeline and the factors driving it.

timeline
urgency
deadline
+1
The Budget Reality Check
Needs Discovery
Intermediate
Jeb Blount

Uncover their true budget and comfort level with transparency and care.

budget
money
pre-approval
+1
The Priority Ranking Method
Needs Discovery
Intermediate
Both

Have them rank their priorities to focus on what truly matters.

priorities
ranking
trade-offs
+1
The Future State Visualization
Needs Discovery
Intermediate
Brian Tracy

Help them articulate their ideal future state in vivid detail.

visualization
future state
brian tracy
+1
The Pain Point Excavation
Needs Discovery
Advanced
Jeb Blount

Dig deeper into problems to find the emotional pain driving their decision.

pain points
emotions
jeb blount
+1
The Situation Questions Framework
Needs Discovery
Beginner
Both

Start with broad situational questions to understand their current state before diving deeper.

discovery
questions
listening
+1
The Comparison Reframe
Objection Handling
Advanced
Brian Tracy

Reframe the comparison to highlight your unique value proposition.

comparison
value
reframe
+1
The Agreement Close
Objection Handling
Intermediate
Jeb Blount

Get agreement that the objection is resolved before moving forward.

confirmation
agreement
jeb blount
+1
The Cost of Waiting Calculator
Objection Handling
Intermediate
Both

Quantify what waiting will cost them to create urgency.

urgency
cost
waiting
+1
The Third-Party Story Resolution
Objection Handling
Beginner
Brian Tracy

Tell a story about another client who had the same objection and how it worked out.

storytelling
social proof
brian tracy
+1
The Question Sandwich
Objection Handling
Intermediate
Jeb Blount

Sandwich your response between two questions to keep them engaged and prevent defensiveness.

questions
engagement
jeb blount
+1
The Boomerang Method
Objection Handling
Advanced
Brian Tracy

Turn their objection into the exact reason why they should proceed now.

boomerang
reframe
brian tracy
+1
The Pre-Emptive Strike
Objection Handling
Advanced
Jeb Blount

Address the objection before they bring it up, taking away its power.

pre-emptive
proactive
jeb blount
+1
The Isolation Technique
Objection Handling
Advanced
Brian Tracy

Isolate whether their stated objection is the only thing standing in the way of moving forward.

isolation
multiple objections
brian tracy
+1
The Clarifying Question Technique
Objection Handling
Intermediate
Jeb Blount

Ask clarifying questions to uncover the real objection behind the stated one.

clarifying
real objection
jeb blount
+1
The Feel-Felt-Found Formula
Objection Handling
Beginner
Brian Tracy

Empathize, relate to others, then provide solution - the classic three-step objection handler.

objections
empathy
brian tracy
+1
The Confirmation Lock-In
Appointment Setting
Beginner
Both

Immediately lock in all details and send confirmation to prevent cancellations.

confirmation
commitment
follow-through
+1
The Permission-Based Ask
Appointment Setting
Beginner
Jeb Blount

Ask permission to suggest meeting, which disarms resistance and increases cooperation.

permission
cooperation
soft close
+1
The Specific Reason Approach
Appointment Setting
Intermediate
Brian Tracy

Give a specific, compelling reason why meeting this week matters more than next month.

urgency
specificity
timing
+1
The Micro-Commitment Ladder
Appointment Setting
Intermediate
Jeb Blount

Get small agreements before asking for the appointment, building momentum toward yes.

micro-commitments
momentum
jeb blount
+1
The Value Preview Method
Appointment Setting
Intermediate
Brian Tracy

Preview specific value they'll receive in the meeting to justify their time investment.

value proposition
preview
brian tracy
+1
The Assumption Stack
Appointment Setting
Advanced
Both

Layer multiple assumptive statements that lead naturally to setting the appointment.

assumptive
stacking
momentum
+1
The Takeaway Reverse
Appointment Setting
Advanced
Jeb Blount

Pull back slightly to trigger loss aversion and make them want the appointment more.

takeaway
reverse psychology
loss aversion
+1
The Scarcity Trigger
Appointment Setting
Intermediate
Brian Tracy

Create urgency by mentioning limited availability or time-sensitive opportunities.

urgency
scarcity
fomo
+1
The Bridge Appointment Technique
Appointment Setting
Intermediate
Jeb Blount

Suggest a lower-commitment 'bridge' meeting to move them forward without pressure.

bridge meeting
low commitment
jeb blount
+1
The Alternative Choice Close
Appointment Setting
Beginner
Brian Tracy

Offer two specific time options instead of asking 'when are you available', making it easier to commit.

closing
appointment
choice
+1
The Future Pacing Visualization
Rapport Building
Advanced
Both

Help prospects visualize themselves in the future enjoying the results, creating emotional investment.

visualization
emotional selling
future pacing
+1
The Name Repetition Strategy
Rapport Building
Beginner
Brian Tracy

Use the prospect's name naturally throughout conversation to create familiarity and show respect.

name usage
respect
connection
+1
The Energy Matching Method
Rapport Building
Advanced
Jeb Blount

Match the prospect's energy level, speaking pace, and communication style to create subconscious rapport.

communication style
mirroring
energy
+1
The Third-Party Story Technique
Rapport Building
Intermediate
Brian Tracy

Share brief stories about other clients in similar situations to build trust and demonstrate expertise.

storytelling
credibility
social proof
+1
The Vulnerability Opening
Rapport Building
Advanced
Jeb Blount

Show appropriate vulnerability to disarm defenses and create authentic human connection.

honesty
vulnerability
trust
+1
The Shared Experience Connection
Rapport Building
Intermediate
Both

Find and highlight shared experiences, interests, or values to create instant connection and trust.

common ground
shared experience
connection
+1
The Compliment Bridge
Rapport Building
Beginner
Brian Tracy

Give a genuine, specific compliment that shows you've done research and builds instant goodwill.

compliments
research
goodwill
+1
The Bonding Question Method
Rapport Building
Beginner
Jeb Blount

Ask questions about their situation that show genuine interest and create emotional connection. People bond with those who show curiosity about them.

listening
questions
emotional connection
+1
The Assumptive Tone Technique
Rapport Building
Intermediate
Brian Tracy

Speak with confidence and authority as if you're already their trusted advisor. Use an assumptive tone that conveys you're calling to help, not to sell.

confidence
brian tracy
first contact
+1
The Pattern Interrupt Opening
Rapport Building
Beginner
Jeb Blount

Break the prospect's autopilot response by saying something unexpected that gets their attention and makes them curious rather than defensive.

cold calling
first impression
jeb blount
+1