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Are you blowing up your deals by losing your patience with "difficult" buyers in the first 5 minutes?
Today we are closing out our series on the Maxwell DISC Method with Style #4. The "C"
If you haven’t read my 3 previous newsletters, I highly recommend you do. They will help you understand the other 3 DISC styles. The “D”, The “I”, and the “S”.
Ok, so today it’s all about our “C” clients and what to do to close the deal.
If you don't master the "C," you will find yourself stuck in a three-hour negotiation that ends in frustration rather than a signature. I learned this the hard way back in my early days when a client pulled out a calculator and started scrutinizing every cent of a 72-month loan. I lost my patience, I tried to rush him, made him upset, and I lost the deal.
Today, I’m going to show you how to identify the "Compliant" buyer and why slowing down your process is the only way to speed up the close.
Let's dive in.
Stop viewing their questions as a challenge to your authority.
The biggest mistake you can make with a "C" style is getting defensive when they ask you "why" behind the numbers.
In the Maxwell DISC Method, the "C" stands for Compliant. These individuals are analytical, structured, and detail-oriented.
When a "C" buyer starts digging into the fine print, they aren't trying to make your life miserable. They are simply trying to ensure the data is accurate.
To a "C," a mistake in the numbers isn't just an error, it’s a matter of trust. They want to know if they can trust you.
If you notice your buyer has a folder of research, a calculator, or a list of specific technical questions, like:
How many miles does the transmission last before it breaks down?
What am I paying in taxes?
What kind of oil do you guys put in the vehicle, and do I have to get the same oil from you guys or where can I go?
If your buyer is super analytical and loves details, you’re dealing with a "C buyer." So have patience and be a "data source.
Honor the process and provide the structure they want.
A "C" style buyer feels most comfortable when there is a clear, logical progression to the sale.
They hate "winging it." If your sales process feels disorganized, you will trigger their internal alarm bells and they will walk away. They need to see the logic.
Slow down. Let them see the window sticker. Give them the brochure. Let them read the fine print. When you respect their need for a process (and their process is very slow because they love to overthink things), they respect your professionalism.
Use "Fact-Based" language instead of emotional "Sales" talk.
While an "I" style wants to hear about how they’ll feel, the "C" style wants to know what is true.
If you use vague general language like "This is a great deal," the "C" will immediately discount what you’re saying. They want evidence. Tailor your vocabulary to include stats, reviews, and concrete details.
Don't say: "Trust me, this is the best monthly payment you're going to find."
Instead, say: "Based on the facts that you provided and your down payment, here is the exact amount you will be paying each month for your investment, along with a full yearly schedule to help you pay on time"
Never, ever rush a "C" style into a decision.
For a Compliant buyer, "rushing" is synonymous with "hiding something."
My biggest mistake with that 3-hour client was trying to force a 30-minute close. The "C" style needs time to process the details. If they feel pressured, they will retreat. Give them the space to do their math. By giving them the "time" to be thorough, you are actually building the bridge to the final signature.
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