Communication Quote by Robert Collier
“Always enter the conversation already taking place in the customer's mind.”
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.
Align messaging with customers' current mindset.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- sales pitches
- advertising copy
- customer support scripts
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What cues indicate a customer's mental state?
- How to respect autonomy while influencing?
Customers may resist if they feel manipulated.