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Talk Triggers: The Complete Guide to Creating Customers with Word of Mouth

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Talk Triggers is the definitive, practical guide on how to use bold operational differentiators to create customer conversations, written by best- selling authors and marketing experts Jay Baer and Daniel Lemin. Word of mouth is directly responsible for 19% of all purchases, and influences as much as 90%. Every human on earth relies on word of mouth to make buying decisions. Yet even today, fewer than 1% of companies have an actual strategy for generating these crucial customer conversations. Talk Triggers provides that strategy in a compelling, relevant, timely book that can be put into practice immediately, by any business. The key to activating customer chatter is the realization that same is lame. Nobody says "let me tell you about this perfectly adequate experience I had last night." The strategic, operational differentiator is what gives customers something to tell a story about. Companies (including the 30+ profiled in Talk Triggers) must dare to be different and exceed expectations in one or more palpable ways. That's when word of mouth becomes involuntary: the customers of these businesses simply MUST tell someone else. Talk Triggers contains: Proprietary research into why and how customers talkMore than 30 detailed case studies of extraordinary results from Doubletree Hotels by Hilton and their warm cookie upon arrival, The Cheesecake Factory and their giant menu, Five Guys Burgers and their extra fries in the bag, Penn & Teller and their nightly meet and greet sessions, and a host of delightful small businessesThe 4-5-6 learning system (the 4 requirements for a differentiator to be a talk trigger; the 5 types of talk triggers; and the 6-step process for creating talk triggers) Surprises in the text that are (of course) word of mouth propellants Consumers are wired to discuss what is different, and ignore what is average. Talk Triggers not only dares the reader to differentiate, it includes the precise formula for doing it. Combining compelling stories, inspirational examples, and practical how- to, Talk Triggers is the first indispensable book about word of mouth. It's a book that will create conversation about the power of conversation. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Portfolio (October 2, 2018)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 272 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0525537279


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 74


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.2 x 0.93 x 9.3 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #899,127 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #650 in Marketing & Consumer Behavior #1,497 in Strategic Business Planning #9,330 in Leadership & Motivation


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  • One of my new favorite books!
This book is simply fantastic. From the very beginning you are provided useful information that you can put into action. The book provides many great examples from existing businesses as a resource to help you understand the ideas and how to implement them. I found myself constantly writing down notes. The topics were interesting and sparked many new great ideas. I own two small businesses and I plan to take the things I learned from this book and implement them ASAP. I have been looking for new ways to reach customers and reading this provided me with many new great thoughts. I also love how the book mentions Holiday World and the talk triggers it has! I am from Evansville, Indiana and it is very neat to see a hometown place find its way to an excellent book such as this. I couldn't put this book down. I can't wait to test the talk triggers I created on my actual customers!! This book is a must buy! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2018 by Trey

  • An awesome how-to manual for word-of-mouth marketing
Jay and Daniel have outdone themselves and everyone else who has ever tried to write a book about word-of-mouth marketing. Talk Triggers is packed with research, insights and practical how-tos and tips to build word-of-mouth programs for brands. It's one of those few business books you find yourself dog earing and post-it-noting and even pulling out a note pad and taking notes from while you're reading it. I've already pulled several elements from it to present to clients, use in talks and have even bought five copies to circulate around my office. Bravo! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2018 by Jason Falls

  • A good read
Maps out the concept of talk triggers well. Thought provoking.
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2019 by Dr Mike Thair

  • This is not a book about Llamas
Well first off, this is not a book about Llamas, but I love the cover ;) As a business owner, this book is extremely helpful for getting my brand out there, it has given me some awesome advice and tips for building my brand and for talk triggers. I am excited to put these into practice!
Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2022 by Josiah

  • Are People Talking About You?
Starting positive conversations about your business is one of the most difficult challenges most of us face? Are you doing anything that's actually worth talking about? And how can you make sure those conversations are both positive and memorable? Jay and Daniel lay it all out there for you in easy to follow steps and practical examples from businesses of all sizes. It's guaranteed to get you thinking about how you can set yourself apart from a "sea of sameness". Get the book today and get people talking - about you and YOUR business! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2018 by Robert Romine

  • WOM is not just about getting your customers to tell a friend of a friend.
In a world where social media is saturated with viral dog videos, pregnancy announcements, and MLM propaganda, there seems to be one thing that can help your business stand out amongst the crowd - word of mouth marketing. Yes, there are plenty of book on this subject but none have contained this level of social intelligence and social proof in the social age. Jay & Daniel have done some stellar studying for this book. I loved how they were able to take real, relatable examples from companies large and small and connect them to their research. This book is brilliant for small business owners who are looking to create something remarkable (along with the other 3 Rs) that gets people talking about their company. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2018 by jwsteiert

  • Required in my Upper Level Digital Entrepreneurship Classes
In my Digital Entrepreneurship classes I focus on building a 100% online company. The key to its success is "Building an Audience". This books does a terrific job of helping the Content writers to create meaningful, insightful conversations to bring in audiences and keep them returning for more. A great book! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2022 by Ron G. Cheek

  • Thought Provoking
I have read several marketing/advertising books and I can say this was one of my favorites. Very easy to read and filled with examples. Don't read this book expecting him to give you the answers as to what you should do with your business. The point of the book is to stimulate your way of thinking, make sure you have a notepad nearby and a pen to jot down inspiration that comes to. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2020 by Darryl Barnes

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