PersuasionNo. 62

Take a single step

You wouldn’t ask a stranger for their hand in marriage, so don’t rush into propositioning a reader who barely knows you. Maybe you need to set the scene. Create a mood. Introduce the company. Start a conversation about features. Raise the issue of problematic peers in the sector. Take one small step forward and readers will be more inclined to follow.

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Instead of aiming for a sale, could you help your customer take a single step closer to buying?

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