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Communication Quote by Robert Collier

“Always enter the conversation already taking place in the customer's mind.” quote by Robert Collier
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“Always enter the conversation already taking place in the customer's mind.”

Robert Collier

About This Quote

Source Book: The Art of Persuasion, 1910

Effective communication taps into the customer's existing thoughts, aligning messages with their mental framework.

In simple terms: Speak to what customers already think.

Key Takeaway

Align messaging with customers' current mindset.

Themes

communication marketing psychology

Mood

strategic empathetic

Type

persuasive practical

When to use this quote

  • sales pitches
  • advertising copy
  • customer support scripts

Key Concepts

customer mindset persuasion techniques

Questions to Reflect On

  • What cues indicate a customer's mental state?
  • How to respect autonomy while influencing?
A Different Perspective

Customers may resist if they feel manipulated.

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