4 Factors of Impulse
Master the 4 factors of impulse. Understand and tap into the key impulse factors influencing a prospect’s purchase decision: Jones effect, Indifference, Fear of loss, Sense of urgency
1 Jones effect
“Keeping up with the Joneses...
People tend to want what others have.
Motivate a prospect to buy based on what others are getting or doing.
2 Indifference
Be informative, courteous and confident— not needy, pushy or “salesy.”
Appear indifferent about making the sale.
Convey that “it’s really up to you...
3 Fear of loss
People tend to want what they can’t have or may lose out on.
Make the deal or offer time-specific—an opportunity that won’t be around for long.
Convey that “it’s only for today,” and create a sense of urgency (impulse factor 4).
4 Sense of urgency
Respect people’s time, and convey that “it won’t take very long...”
Build excitement about the offer or deal.
Use with “fear of loss” (impulse factor 3) to motivate the prospect to act now.