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Ask HN: Consumer/sales psychology – any good recommendations?
6 points by mrt000 on Jan 12, 2022 | hide | past | favorite | 15 comments
I would like to get more into the topic of sales psychology and get a better connection with my clients but have no idea which books/sources are worth it and which to choose first. Do you have any recommendations? Particularly I'm looking for books but any other sources will be appreciated :)



I'd try shadowing your clients. Have discussions/sessions with them on occasion where you investigate their goals, what benefits your service brings to them, and any frustrations that they have generally in hitting their goals.

"The Customer-Driven Playbook: Converting Customer Feedback Into Successful Products" by Travis Lowdermilk and Jessica Rich might be a good option for what you're trying to accomplish


Thank you, I will note that and definitely implement.


The only sales book I really liked was How You Make the Sale by Frank McNair https://www.amazon.com/How-Make-Sale-Frank-McNair/dp/1402204...

A lot of sales books teach Jedi mind tricks and "tricks to close" and crap like that. This is much more practical. It walks you through a customer's buying process and shows how you can map that to your sales process. I find that making a better connection with my clients comes from putting their best interest first and being a good person. No need for psychology or tricks. Once you understand the buying process, and you understand the products/services you're selling, you're good to go.


Thank you for the advice, will also note that. I think that's my problem as well, making a true connection with my clients.. Thanks for the book recommendation :)



How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/How_to_Win_Friends_and_Influen...


Thank you :)


Besides all of the already listed options I liked this one: "Decoding the New Consumer Mind: How and Why We Shop and Buy" by Kit Yarrow https://www.amazon.pl/Decoding-New-Consumer-Mind-Shop/dp/111...


Thank you!




Thank you!


sure thing :)


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