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Maximize Your Influence

Maximize Your Influence

By: Kurt W. Mortensen
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Your source for the top persuasion, influence, and negotiation techniques that will help you maximize your success in life and in business! Our podcast combines years of persuasion research with current studies and events that will entertain you and supercharge your ability to influence others. In business and in life, your ability to persuade others can mean the difference between success and failure, or between mere success and spectacular success. Economics Personal Development Personal Success
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  • Influence Up - How To Leverage Your Persuasion Power
    Oct 10 2025

    Unlock Your Inner Persuasion Superpower: Your Personal Power

    Effective persuaders recognize and apply various forms of power. However, for many, the term "power" evokes discomfort. Is it an appropriate topic for discussion? Does it carry positive or negative connotations? Can it be exercised ethically over an audience?

    This depends on the type of power, its application, and the intent behind it. Individuals inherently possess different forms of power in every situation. It is a fundamental aspect of human behavior to acknowledge and align with authority and expertise. When an audience perceives your power as trustworthy, it significantly enhances your ability to influence behavior.

    Want to know all the forms of personal power? Discover that you are not powerless, but have personal power you can leverage in every persuasion encounter. Increase your power and increase your influence.

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    20 mins
  • Permanent Retention - Primacy vs. Recency Effect
    Sep 17 2025

    Imagine commanding any room, captivating every listener, and leaving a lasting impression that seals the deal—whether you're pitching a product, leading a team, or inspiring change. In a world where attention spans are shrinking to mere minutes, this show reveals how to make your message stick, ensuring your audience stays hooked and persuaded.

    Why do some messages linger while others fade? The primacy and recency effects explain it: people remember what comes first and last most vividly. Going first in a pitch, like a keynote speaker setting the tone, leverages primacy to plant a strong idea in your audience’s mind before competitors muddy the waters.

    Ready to make your message unforgettable? Permanent Retention: Primacy vs. Recency Effect is your guide to mastering attention and influence, but this is just the start. Don’t let your ideas fade into the background—listen now to unlock the full arsenal of persuasion tools and learn how to go first, go last, and always leave a lasting impression!

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    21 mins
  • Metaphor Mastery: Unlock the Secret Language of Influence
    Sep 10 2025

    Metaphor Mastery: Unlock the Secret Language of Influence

    Imagine unlocking a hidden superpower in your everyday conversations—one that turns ordinary words into irresistible forces of persuasion, capable of swaying opinions, closing deals, and inspiring action like never before. Metaphors are powerful tools for shaping minds and hearts. Whether you're a salesperson pitching your next big idea, or a leader motivating your team, this show equips you with the secrets to influence effortlessly.

    At the core of metaphor mastery lies the understanding that metaphors bridge the abstract and the concrete, making complex ideas feel tangible and relatable. Think of a metaphor as a mental shortcut: instead of explaining a difficult concept in dry terms, you paint a vivid picture that sticks in the listener's mind.

    For example, rather than saying "business is competitive," try "business is a battlefield," instantly evoking strategy, rivals, and victory. Metaphors resonate on an emotional level, drawing from real-world applications like marketing, where brands like Apple position their products as "revolutionary tools" to spark desire.

    Why Are Metaphors So Influential?

    1. Makes Ideas Relatable

    Metaphors turn vague concepts into clear, everyday images, helping customers understand product value quickly. Example: "Our CRM is like your business's nervous system, linking everything smoothly."

    2. Cuts Through Jargon

    Metaphors simplify tech terms by comparing them to familiar things, speeding up decisions. Example: "Our cloud storage is an endless filing cabinet in the sky—no physical clutter."

    3. Boosts Retention

    Metaphors make pitches stick in minds longer than plain facts, improving recall. Example: Apple's "1,000 songs in your pocket" made the iPod's portability unforgettable.

    4. Handles Objections

    Metaphors reframe issues as positives, reducing pushback without arguing. Example: "Our consulting is like planting an oak tree—a small start for long-term strength."

    Ready to wield the secret language that has powered history's greatest influencers? "Metaphor Mastery - Unlock the Secret Language of Influence" podcast is your gateway to persuasion power. Don't let your words fall flat and start mastering metaphors to maximize your influence today!

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    21 mins
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