PersuasionNo. 34

Get to 'yes'

Start with a small question that is 99% likely to get a ‘yes’ answer. And then build on this to lead your audience towards a bigger commitment. The ultimate answer to the customers’ problems must be your product.

From The Adweek Copywriting Handbook by Joseph Sugarman

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