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Influence

10 Key Concepts for Business Influence

Essential principles that transform how you understand and influence customer behavior. Master these concepts to build more effective customer relationships and drive business growth.

1
Concept
Customer Journey Mapping
Understanding decision paths

Hiểu hành trình ra quyết định của khách hàng từ awareness đến advocacy

Real Examples:

Apple Store Experience
HubSpot Free Tools
Tesla Test Drive
2
Concept
Framing & Reframing
Restructuring customer perception

Tái cấu trúc nhận thức của khách hàng về vấn đề và giải pháp

Real Examples:

Dove Real Beauty
Apple Think Different
Slack Where Work Happens
3
Concept
Behavioral Trigger
Point of behavioral initiation

Điểm khởi phát hành vi mua và cách thiết kế trigger hiệu quả

Real Examples:

Netflix Autoplay
Duolingo Streak
LinkedIn Profile Completion
4
Concept
Social Proof Loop
Customer advocacy system

Khi khách hàng trở thành bằng chứng sống cho thương hiệu

Real Examples:

Airbnb Reviews
Amazon Ratings
Google Reviews
5
Concept
Trust Architecture
System of trust signals

Hệ thống tín hiệu củng cố lòng tin và giảm rủi ro cảm nhận

Real Examples:

Harvard Crest
SSL Certificates
Money-back Guarantee
6
Concept
Choice Architecture
Environment for decisions

Sắp đặt môi trường để dẫn tới quyết định mong muốn

Real Examples:

Default Options
Menu Design
Checkout Flow
7
Concept
Emotional Resonance
Emotional connection points

Gắn cảm xúc đúng điểm đau hoặc khát khao của khách hàng

Real Examples:

Nike Just Do It
Coca-Cola Happiness
Patagonia Environmental
8
Concept
Value Ladder
Free to premium value progression

Tạo bậc giá trị từ free → core → premium để tăng lifetime value

Real Examples:

Spotify Free to Premium
Canva Free to Pro
LinkedIn Basic to Premium
9
Concept
Reciprocity Flow
Give-first activation

Cho trước để kích hoạt cảm giác muốn đáp lại của khách hàng

Real Examples:

Free Samples
Free Consultation
Free Trial
10
Concept
Advocacy Flywheel
Customer becomes salesperson

Khi khách hàng trở thành người bán hàng cho thương hiệu

Real Examples:

Apple Evangelists
Tesla Referrals
Dropbox Referral Program

How to Master These Concepts

1

Understand the Psychology

Learn the underlying psychological principles that drive customer behavior

Behavioral TriggerEmotional ResonanceChoice Architecture
2

Map the Journey

Understand how customers move through decision-making processes

Customer Journey MappingTrust ArchitectureSocial Proof Loop
3

Design the Experience

Create experiences that guide customers toward desired outcomes

Framing & ReframingValue LadderReciprocity Flow
4

Build Advocacy

Turn customers into advocates who promote your brand

Advocacy FlywheelSocial Proof LoopTrust Architecture

Real-World Applications

E-commerce
Case Study
Challenge: Reducing cart abandonment

Key Concepts Applied:

Choice ArchitectureTrust ArchitectureBehavioral Trigger

Solution:

Simplified checkout flow with trust signals and urgency triggers

SaaS
Case Study
Challenge: Increasing free-to-paid conversion

Key Concepts Applied:

Value LadderReciprocity FlowSocial Proof Loop

Solution:

Freemium model with clear value progression and social proof

Healthcare
Case Study
Challenge: Building patient trust and compliance

Key Concepts Applied:

Trust ArchitectureEmotional ResonanceFraming & Reframing

Solution:

Authority signals, empathetic communication, and positive framing

Education
Case Study
Challenge: Increasing course completion rates

Key Concepts Applied:

Behavioral TriggerValue LadderAdvocacy Flywheel

Solution:

Gamification, progress tracking, and peer support systems

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