The World's Most Powerful Marketing Tool

Written by David Geer


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Understanding the Buying Process Can Increase Your Sales

Written by Karon Thackston


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Step Three – Evaluation

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Once allrepparttar 108170 information has been evaluated, a purchase is made, and your customer walks away happy… right? Well… not always.

Step Five - Cognitive Dissonance (Post Purchase Anxiety)

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