Personal Emotional Needs
Robert Johnson## Forget Features, Focus on Emotions: The Power of P.E.N.s in Sales Sales success hinges on understanding **why** people buy. It's not features, it's **emotions**. People are driven by Personal Emotional Needs (P.E.N.s) like security, recognition, or avoiding failure. **Master the Disqualification Mindset:** Focus on prospects with genuine needs you can solve. They need to have P.E.N.s, the Time, Energy & Money (T.E.A.M.) to invest, and be Willing & Able to make a decision (W.W.W.). **Uncover P.E.N.s with Powerful Questions:** Ditch features and benefits, delve deeper. Ask "What P.E.N.s. arise if they don't have your solution?" Then layer on questions like "Why is this important?" This peels back the layers, revealing the true emotional drivers behind their buying decisions. **Become a Trusted Advisor:** By understanding P.E.N.s., you transform from a salesperson pushing features to a trusted advisor solving problems. **Key Takeaway:** Features tell, P.E.N.s compel. Use P.E.N.s. and insightful questioning to skyrocket your sales success!
