Chapter

Creating Scarcity in Sales
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1:19:05 - 1:25:42 (06:36)

A discussion on implementing scarcity tactics in sales to increase demand and urgency to purchase. Examples include the limited release of products such as iPhones, exclusive shoe releases, and limited edition trading cards.

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The principle of scarcity, which creates a sense of urgency by limiting the availability of a product, is the most effective in increasing sales.
1:19:05 - 1:20:26 (01:20)
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Sales
Summary

The principle of scarcity, which creates a sense of urgency by limiting the availability of a product, is the most effective in increasing sales. It is more powerful than a limited time offer because limited quantity creates competition, whereas limited time does not.

Chapter
Creating Scarcity in Sales
Episode
How To BUILD INFLUENCE & Understand The Psychology of Persuasion w/ Robert Cialdini, Ph.D EP 1164
Podcast
The School of Greatness
In order to increase sales, businesses can use psychological tactics such as scarcity, social proof, limited time offers, and personalized welcome letters.
1:20:26 - 1:23:09 (02:43)
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Marketing
Summary

In order to increase sales, businesses can use psychological tactics such as scarcity, social proof, limited time offers, and personalized welcome letters.

Chapter
Creating Scarcity in Sales
Episode
How To BUILD INFLUENCE & Understand The Psychology of Persuasion w/ Robert Cialdini, Ph.D EP 1164
Podcast
The School of Greatness
The trading card industry has seen a surge in popularity in recent years, with some cards selling for millions of dollars due to their rarity.
1:23:09 - 1:24:22 (01:12)
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Trading cards
Summary

The trading card industry has seen a surge in popularity in recent years, with some cards selling for millions of dollars due to their rarity. This trend has also been observed in the tech industry, as seen in the release of iPhone 5 where people camped outside the store for days in anticipation of the product's release.

Chapter
Creating Scarcity in Sales
Episode
How To BUILD INFLUENCE & Understand The Psychology of Persuasion w/ Robert Cialdini, Ph.D EP 1164
Podcast
The School of Greatness
A woman traded her $2,800 Louis Vuitton shoulder bag for a higher spot in line while waiting to enter a store with limited stock, proving the power of scarcity and loss.
1:24:22 - 1:25:42 (01:20)
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Consumer Behavior
Summary

A woman traded her $2,800 Louis Vuitton shoulder bag for a higher spot in line while waiting to enter a store with limited stock, proving the power of scarcity and loss.

Chapter
Creating Scarcity in Sales
Episode
How To BUILD INFLUENCE & Understand The Psychology of Persuasion w/ Robert Cialdini, Ph.D EP 1164
Podcast
The School of Greatness