Someone once said, “Never meet your heroes. They’ll only disappoint you .”
And that’s been true to a certain extent. I’ve had the privilege to meet and chat with several people who have been a hero of mine in either a business or personal sense, and most of the time I came away discouraged
But in this case, the exact opposite happened–I came away INVIGORATED.
Ask any top level marketer what their 5 favorite business books are, and 9 out of 10 will have Robert Cialidini’s “Influence: The Psychology Of Persuasion” in there somewhere.
This book has become required reading for marketers and business owners. It provides a fascinating insight into your prospect’s mind, revealing scientific principles behind how we process decisions and the factors involved in making them.
Cialdini’s works have had a HUGE influence on my business, and are an integral part of what I teach. So when he agreed to an interview with me this past summer, I was absolutely thrilled. .
Dr. Cialdini and I talked for over an hour about a variety of different topics, including social media, testimonials, blogging, continuity programs, and his new book titled, “Yes!: 50 Scientifically Proven Ways to Be Persuasive.”
And as a gift to my blog readers, I’ve made the audio of this interview available to you absolutely free at the link below.
I can’t tell you how pumped up I was when I finished this interview. It was one of the most thrilling hours of my life, and I’m grateful to Dr, Cialdini for giving me his valuable time. He’s always been (and still is, thankfully) a true hero of mine.
And if you enjoy it as much as I did, let me know your thoughts in the comments below, okay?
To Higher Profits,
Rich
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Hi Rich,
Brilliant interview. I found this book a few months ago in an Airport book store and I simply couldn’t put it down. It’s a great read.
The reason I liked it some much is because of all the great tested examples they give you, that you can then test for yourself.
By the way just wanted to let you know your coaching program is awesome. I’ve personally made some big improvements in my business and the results are starting to show up in increased profits. So thank you for sharing your knowledge and business wisdom with me.
Have Fun & Back Yourself
Scott Wilson
Thanks Rich!
Big fan of Cialdini and looking forward to hear this.
G’Day Rich,
Great interview. I have been a Cialdini fan for the last couple of years. keep up the great work.
Just re-reading the the Cialdini classic ‘Persuasion’ – didn’t realise he had brought out a new book; can’t wait for both the interview and receiving my new Cialdini book.
Great Work again Rich, really must join your new coaching group!
Thanks Rich!
Dr. Cialdini’s work lead to a major business breakthough in my business a few years ago. I appreciate the added value.
Have a GREAT day!
Paul
Thanks Rich !!!
Nobody can be in marketing and not learn Cialdini’s secrets. Yes ! is a great book and so is your interview.
-Raj
Thanks Rich,
You’ve really raised the bar with this one.
Can’t wait to listen in to the interview.
Regards
Gary
Thanks Rich!
Big fan of Cialdini here too. Amazing interview.
Thanks Rich!
Big fan of Cialdini and looking forward to hear this.
Rich,
Awesome Interview! I read the book a couple of weeks ago and was blown away. Filled about 25 pages of notes…
I see you are using the “Binder” method for the continuity program. :)
Great interview!
Chris
I am a HUGE fan of Cialdini. I read his book and it has inspired me to get earn my Masters at Harvard University with my thesis being on the Psychology of Influence & Persuasion and how you can apply it to online marketing and product launches. I’m just finishing my last class and starting on my thesis now and I can’t learn enough about the topics that Cialdini often speaks to.
I’m actually hoping to have Cialdini as my informal second advisor for my thesis project. That’s great that you had a chance to interview him.
Cheers.
- Richard
Richard Wilson
Hedge Fund Group (HFG)
Hedge Fund Blogger
Great Rich that you have interviewed Robert Cialdini. His work has certainly influenced me.
Excellent information.
Thanks Rich
Rosalin golden
experienced network markter & list building experts
http://www.4enhancementonline.info/homebasedbusiness/index.html
Hi Rich
You have added one more nugget to your rich collection of freebies :)
Thank you so much!
Will there be a transcript posted? That would be awesome!
Rich.
Now that is classic!
I have not gotten the book yet. I trust folks will also find these links useful. http://www.copyblogger.com/persuasive-writing/ and http://www.copyblogger.com/yogi-berra-copywriting/.
ps:I am not an affiliate.
Rich,
You continue to put out quality material time after time.
Thanks again for the great content and it’s a pleasure being in the coaching program.
-Robert
Hi Rich,
Thanks so much for sharing this interview. It was great and I’m on my way to picking up a copy of the book.
You are an excellent interviewer as well.
I have a Wealthy Kids action guide and a Natural Hair system that I’m about to launch and your interview with Dr. Cialdini is right on time : )
Blessings,
Beverly
Rich -
As always, thanks for the great information! The interview was really timely for my business and I appreciate you sharing it. I will share it widely with my networks!
To your success
Stephanie
Productive & Organized – We’ll help you find your way! tm
Hey Rich, great interview!
I was at Borders yesterday and saw this book… but didn’t pick it up yet. I walked out w/ Predictably Irrational… which is awesome.
Combine Predictably Irrational, Cialdini’s other book (Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion), and Cialdini’s new book… you can do some pretty good damage in your marketplace ( ;-)… damage probably wasn’t the right word… but you know what I mean).
Chat soon,
- Trevor
wow..i love Robert. Never read any Rich article until I saw Robert Cialdini interview. I just went and purchase his new book.
Rich,
Can’t you just put up the recording on the site, so that we can just push “play”?
Thanks Rich, this interview was excellent!!
Very good interview actually. While I have taken action on many fronts, it points out why I am more reluctant to buy Internet Marketing courses. Not much done to show the A to B benefits of the courses.
Anyway, very good.
Rich thanks for letting us listen in on your conversation.
I look forward to hearing this interview, if it’s anything like the last couple, this should be awsome.
Hey Rich, good stuff getting Dr. C on the line. Love it! Great interview! I carry a Dr. C 6 point card in my wallent!
But some feedback points for you to improve your interview skills. Hookup with Toastmasters, hearing all those “uhmms”, “uhhhs”, “kind of’s “, “you knows”, “makes a lot sense” takes away from the mastery that you command.
For your edification, go back and count’em up.
This comment may not be a popular one, but i’ll take that risk to help out the cause!
-jz
Looking forward to hearing the interview. Getting ready to fire it up now!
I read “The Psychology of Persuasion” about a year ago and it was one of the BEST books on the subject I ever read! Thank you for this interview. I am looking forward to listening…
Rob
“The Psychology of Persuasion” is undoubtedly a masterpiece on the subject.It will be very interesting to hear the Dr. speak on persuasion.
Shinn
Hi Rich,
Iam sure it will be a good Interview to hear and learn from.
Your freebies are worth thousands for most times.
thanks a ton my friend.
regards
Jayant Hudar
http://www.jayanthudar.com
Internet Business coach
Hi Rich,
That was a great interview and I will be heading down to Borders later to check out the books by Dr Cialdini.
I am pretty sure it can be used not only in your business life but in your personal life too.
Cheers!
Ishykiel
http://www.GuppyBlog.com
Avid Guppy Breeder and Blogger
Rich,
Thought provoking and powerful
stuff.I know my readers will
get more value from me after
listening to this interview.
Thanks
Dave
Hi Rich,
Great information. I know my readers
will now get better information
and more value from me as a result.
Thanks again,
Dave
Every marketeer, copywriter, ad person who wants to be the best, should read Cialdini’s work!
Hey Rich,
As ever your work is much appreciated by us all. I will be honest with you i have never heard of Dr cilaldini, however after hearing your recording with him i will be taking more notice of his work.
thanks for all you do
Michael.
ps flew over from the uk to your new beginnings seminar… “fantasdtically awsom” dude.
Thanks for re-affirming what my good friend Michael Campbell said about Dr. Robert Cialdini….
Michael said this to me….
“Colin, you really must go study what Cialdini is saying if you want to knock it out of the park with your free report and training or anything else you want to sell on the internet…”
I took Michael’s advice and have only briefly studied Cialdini however the early results of Dr. Cialdini’s teachings have been a serious home run…
Great to see you have discovered this brilliant mind too!
Wishing you all the greatest success!
Colin “Google” McDougall
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Thank you Rich,
This has to be one of the best interviews I’ve ever heard online.
Dr.Cialdini got straight to the point with his examples without
the usual fluff and sidetracking.
Kudo’s Rich..Thanks
Thanks Rich,
An excellent interview with a true legend.
Regards
Gary Gorman
http://salessolutions-uk.com
Hey Rich…what a wealth of information and insight from your interview.
There have been others sharing info on “the power of persuasion” lately but this is the “best”.
I’m on Amazon right now to get a copy of Dr. Cialdini’s book. It’s only $15.00 for a 272 page hardcover book…unbelievable!
Thanks
Paul Gallion
http://internet-viral-ebook-marketing.com/
Hi Rich,
I just finished reading “Influence – The Psychology of Persuasion”
by Cialdini so your interview is perfect timing.
I also enjoy Joe Schroeder.
To Your Continued Success,
Mark Edward Brown
AKA – The Militant Marketer
Great stuff Rich!
It’s amazing how you find these guys man! This interview was awesome and I can see this guy speaking at you next event.
But you need to add his book to your bookstore buddy…I had to go to amazon to buy it!
den
Hi Rich,
That was fantastic, keep it up!
Looking forward for more such interviews :-)
Awesome content Rich! You continue to outdo yourself everytime and continue to provide breakthrough strategies that work for any business!
Cialdini has been one of my favorites for years!
Damian
Rich,
Just a thank you. I appreciate being able to download your info so listen at a convenient time vs so many of your competitors who deliver the content in a now or never option. 30, 45, 60 minute chunks of time are sometimes hard to come by – you make my life easier!
Regards,
Annie Williams
http://www.frugalfiction.com
Rich,
Great interview thanks.
I’ve read his previous book and was floored by it; made a lot of changes in what I do because of it.
Haven’t read the new one but if it is anything like the interview I will be devouring it immediately.
I really appreciate you providing such good stuff all the time and I want to make sure I thank you (I don’t do that enough!)
So thanks,
Woei Yu
Thank you for posting this, keep up the good work…