Maximize Your Results

This isn't a definitive guide by any means, but using some of these tips will help get better results when talking to people about Ron Paul. These are common "sales techniques" but really apply to any form of persuasion. And if you aren't talking to anyone about Ron Paul, get out there and use these. There are too many people who don't know about him, or only know what the Old Media has said of him. It's our duty as Patriots. It may look like a lot of info, but it's good stuff.

• First impressions count. If the person you are talking to only knows what he has heard on the news, then chances are, Ron Paul supporters are automatically nerds, truthers, and anarchists. Present yourself in a professional way, dress to impress. That will break their pattern, which is the first step to getting through to someone.


• Study! Know what Ron Paul's opinions are, don't try to guess or make things up.


• The best way to know what Ron Paul would do (WWRPD), is to read the constitution! I'd recommend buying a pocket version, but thanks to the Internet, you can do it from the comfort of your computer chair. United States Constitution


• Fliers, pamphlets, and other materials should be used only as support materials. They have very little to no effect on their own, passing them out and hoping people will read them is not the best way to do it, unless you are at a strictly political event where people attend for the purpose of finding out more about candidates.


• Handle objections naturally. The most common will be regarding Iraq. Find out what people's issues are and expect people to ask you. You can turn any concern into a plus. An objection is a good thing because it reveals what that person's key interest point is. If they talk about isolationism, you know that is their hot button and you can correct them and expand on it.


• DO NOT ARGUE with anyone. There are several reasons, but I won't explain them all. If someone will not budge or keeps shooting objections at you, simply align with them. If they give you an objection regarding the monetary policy, you can reply with something to the effect of "I understand you would be concerned about that, the economy is a very important subject." What you are doing is breaking this person's pattern again. They will expect you to argue, but if you reply with agreement they won't know what to do.


• If someone will simply not give up trying to argue with you, thank them for their time, ask them for the vote, give them literature and move on to the next person.


• Do not use the word "BUT". Replace it with "and".


• Always ask questions to which you will get a favorable answer. You can use "tie-downs" such as "Isn't it?" "right?" "wouldn't you agree?" "am I right?" "don't you". Example: "Having a strong dollar is important, isn't it?" or "You'd like to pay less taxes, wouldn't you?" or "It's important to keep our country safe, am I right?". Getting people to say yes is an important thing. If you get them in a "yes" pattern, they will undoubtedly take your literature and you'll have a better chance at getting them to look into Ron Paul.


• Ask A LOT of questions. In fact, the fewer statements you make the better. People don't trust other people too easily, but if you ask the right questions and lead to a favorable answer, they'll have to believe it because they said it. Examples: "Excuse me, did you know there is a candidate for the presidency that wants to abolish the income tax?" Let's follow up with a tie-down: "If you could keep all of your income and not have to give it to the government, you'd want to know how, wouldn't you?". Again, avoid statements, do tell them about Ron Paul, ask them about Ron Paul. "You've heard of Ron Paul haven't you?" "Did you know Ron Paul wants to bring our troops home Immediately?"


• If you're going to be asking questions, there is an important one to make first. Get permission to do so. "Do you mind if I ask you a question?"


• SMILE!


• If you ask them about a problem, make sure you know what Ron Paul's solution would be. Persuasion depends heavily on finding what people want and then showing them how to get it.

That's it for now! I'll post more as we come closer to the Primaries. Feedback is always welcome.