We live in a visual world! We have all heard that people remember more of what they see than what they hear, but do you know why? There are several reasons, but first, let’s take a look at how your brain stores information.
Did you know that your brain stores audio information in one way — a more temporary way — and it stores visual information in an entirely different way. A way 
that will make the memory easier to recall. You see, visual images tend to have more things we instantly associate with them — for example, a picture of some horses on a farm, instantly calls up images of hay, riding, a barn, a cowboy, etc., and those connections make the information more “memorable” and thus, makes recollection easier and more likely. Or in the world of Recruiting, a visual of one of your agents, with a quote about their success, or a graph of your success, will stay in a prospective recruit’s memory longer.
Think about it like this: Has someone told you their phone number and before you could say it a few times over in your head or write it down, you got briefly distracted by something … and POOF! The phone number is GONE! Or someone asks you to get something for them, but by the time you get to the next room, you forget what it was! The short-term memory can forget things almost instantly when you are distracted, which happens frequently in our business. Think about sales agents. Are they focused and always listening while you talk, or are they sometimes distracted and thinking of all the things they need to do? A verbal recruiting presentation to a distracted agent is a recipe for disaster!
Here’s another great tip: If you want someone to remember your message, tell them a story. Our brains are far more engaged by storytelling than a list of facts–it’s easier for us to remember stories because our brains make little distinction between an experience we are reading about and one that is actually happening. And visuals add a component to storytelling that text cannot: speed.
According to research compiled by 3M, the corporation behind Post-it Notes, visuals are processed 60,000 times faster than text, which means you can paint a picture for your audience much faster with an actual picture. It’s no surprise then that HubSpot’s social media scientist Dan Zarrella found tweets with images are 94% more likely to be retweeted than tweets without. When you are talking about your tools and success, use real-life scenarios and stories to have a more powerful presentation.
Since 65% of people are visual learners according to the Social Science Research Network, one of the best ways to drive your message home is through visual content. Which is why we created an easy-to-use tool for Brokers and Recruiters to use for their recruiting presentation.
Our tool of the month earlier this year was a set of Compelling Reasons templates, ready to customize with your info and use in your next interview. September is recruiting season, which makes THIS the time to get prepared. As a member of The Profitable Recruiter, this tool is included in your membership and is easily customizable. You can also buy a customized set of 12 for your company for $198 for non-members. Email us here.
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It’s a fact that Top Recruiters and Top Agents use visuals in their presentations for the same reasons that I am going to recommend that you do. It works! Not only does it have more of an impact when you are giving the presentation, it’s absolutely essential if they don’t sign up that day. Within JUST THREE days, 97% of info they HEARD is gone! Make a lasting impact using visuals that convey your value propositions and the compelling reasons to join YOUR team.
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