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How to Sell an Idea.


            Presented by
            Justin Foster
Principle #1:
Have a good idea.
Idea Check List

  Check the Math

  Check the People

  Check the Marketing
Principle #2:
Know your audience.
Audience Keys

•  Behavioral profile

•  Schema

•  Mirrors
Principle #3:
Find the pain.
Pain Points

•  What’s at risk?

•  What has it cost so far?

•  How much is it worth to fix?
Principle #4:
Look in the mirror.
First 10 Seconds Check List

    You
    Collateral
    Web Site
    Social media
    Any Touch Point
Principle #5:
Have a message.
Making a Point

•  Simple, believable, disruptive
•  Create context
•  Invitation or conviction
•  Use Words & Pictures
•  Tell stories
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