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Exactly What to Say

Phil Jones

Use precise, ethical phrases to reduce hesitation, build agreement, and guide conversations toward confident decisions.

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Exactly What to Say

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What's it about?

Exactly What to Say (2017) offers a collection of simple, powerful phrases that help people influence decisions and handle conversations with confidence. Phil Jones calls them magic words and shows how the right wording can open minds, ease objections, and guide others toward a decision. The book is especially useful for sales, customer service, leadership, and everyday communication.

Key ideas

  • Simple, precise phrases can influence decisions and help you handle conversations with more confidence.
  • Phil Jones calls these phrases magic words, and the right wording can open minds and ease objections.
  • Careful phrasing can reduce hesitation and guide another person toward a confident decision.
  • The phrases are meant to be used ethically, to build agreement rather than to pressure people.
  • The ideas apply to sales, customer service, leadership, and everyday communication.

About the author

Phil Jones is a British sales trainer, speaker, and author who has trained salespeople and business leaders in many countries. He is known for practical techniques that make persuasion and sales conversations easier and more effective. His books include Exactly What to Say and Exactly Where to Start.

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What is Exactly What to Say about?

It is a collection of simple phrases that Phil Jones calls magic words, designed to influence decisions and make conversations easier. The book shows how the right wording can open minds, ease objections, and guide people toward a decision.

Who is Exactly What to Say for?

It is especially useful for people in sales, customer service, and leadership. It also suits anyone who wants to communicate more clearly and confidently in everyday conversations.

How long is the Durar summary of Exactly What to Say?

The Durar summary takes about 15 minutes to read or listen to. It covers the book's main idea: using precise, ethical phrases to guide conversations toward confident decisions.

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