Weekly Update – December 21, 2018

If you want to grab people’s attention, here are FIVE different tips to do it.

I had a great question from somebody this morning. “Hey Jim, how to get anyone’s attention without spraying pepper spray?”

Now you know me, I’m a very subtle individual. I don’t like to call attention to myself, and of course, I’m only about keeping it classy! LOL

But I can help you with the answer to this question. If you want to grab people’s attention, here are FIVE different tips to do it.

#1 – Ask a Question

You can ask a question in sales copy or any situation as long as it’s a targeted question that gets the attention of the right people. A targeted question is usually centered around a desire or a problem.

#2 – Make a Bold Statement

Making a bold statement is kind of like standing up in the middle of a room and yelling something at a party. People will turn around and look at you. Just make sure you’re yelling something appropriate.

Make some sort of a bold statement like, “Whether you’re a newbie author or whether you’re an experienced author, I’m going to show you how you can sell a ton of books!”

#3 – Emotionally Charged Pictures

Show an image that makes people stop in their tracks, especially on social media. Why? Because it makes them actually stop what they’re doing and look.

#4 – Amp Up Your Emotion

Another way to stop people in their tracks without pepper spray is to amp up your emotion. That’s why you see people on Facebook waving and jumping up an down. If you want to grab attention you can get super excited and / or emotional.

#5 – Use Props

Use props like hats or coffee cups or things on your desk. Use things in the background like awards or funny signs on your wall. Show something that’s going to stop them and make them pay attention to what you’re saying.