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Tom Burke on loss aversion and how it drives buying decisions

Loss Aversion Is Running Your Deals and You Don't Know It

Prospect Theory says people fear losing more than they want to gain. The deals that close are the ones where the cost of inaction was made concrete, not where the gain was sold hardest.

The Inverted Pyramid I Use for Every Executive Email

The Inverted Pyramid I Use for Every Executive Email

Executives scan email rather than read it. Lead with the conclusion. Put everything else below it.

Tom Burke on why business cases get rejected before the meeting

Why Your Business Case Gets Rejected Before the Meeting

Generic ROI calculators and pitch-deck business cases are being quietly filed away before they reach the decision-maker. The deals that close are built around the prospect's specific outcomes.

What Social Procurement Means for Cold Outreach

What Social Procurement Means for Cold Outreach

Buyers are using LinkedIn hashtags like #IAmBuying to pull vendors toward them. The traditional interruption model of cold outreach is collapsing.

Tom Burke on using pre-meeting videos to transform first sales calls

The 80% Video That Changed My First Calls

Most first calls are product demos in disguise. A pre-meeting video that answers the questions every prospect asks changes that dynamic completely.

Tom Burke on the 57 percent problem in B2B sales

The 57% Problem in Every Sales Conversation

Buyers complete 57 to 70 percent of their purchase decision before they speak to sales. That changes everything about what the first call is actually for.

Tom Burke on why giving prospects permission to say no closes more deals

Why I Stopped Pushing for Yes

Buyers who feel hunted stop talking. The counterintuitive discovery from negotiation research: giving someone permission to say no opens the conversation that pushing for yes always closes.

What CFOs Actually Want to Hear

What CFOs Actually Want to Hear

Talking to a finance director about brand vision is like suggesting a surgeon rely on healing crystals. CFOs care about LTV to CAC, risk mitigation, and business outcomes.

Tom Burke on why silent deals aren't dead deals

Why the Deal That Went Quiet Isn't Dead

No decision beats every named competitor in B2B sales. When a deal goes dark, it rarely means they chose someone else. It means nobody made the case for change compelling enough.

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Why Most Business Video Fails (And It's Not Your Production Budget)

We spend thousands on video and wonder why nobody watches it. The problem isn't the camera. It's what we're pointing it at.

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What Does Premium Actually Mean? (And How to Make Your Brand Feel Like It)

We use premium and luxury interchangeably, but they are completely different things. Here is what actually makes a brand feel considered — across your videos, socials, and everything in between.

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The Podcast Hosting Formula: 7 Techniques That Make Episodes Unforgettable

Most podcast interviews are forgettable because the host is performing, not connecting. Here's what actually works.

Getting Real Return on Investment from Virtual Corporate Production

Getting Real Return on Investment from Virtual Corporate Production

Maximise ROI from virtual events with strategy, engagement and savings.

Getting Over a Fear of Public Speaking

Getting Over a Fear of Public Speaking

A funny yet painfully honest take on learning to survive public speaking

Creating Buyer Journeys with Interactive Video

Creating Buyer Journeys with Interactive Video

Interactive video makes buyer journeys

How Spatial Audio Is Changing the Way We Hear Podcasts and Videos

How Spatial Audio Is Changing the Way We Hear Podcasts and Videos

Summary This blog post explores how spatial audio is transforming the experience of listening to podcasts and watching videos. By placing sounds in a three-dimensional space, spatial audio creates a m

Creating Engaging, Tailored, and Concise Corporate Training Videos

Creating Engaging, Tailored, and Concise Corporate Training Videos

Evolved corporate training with engaging, concise, tailored video content.

Stop Winging It and Start Scripting for Success

Stop Winging It and Start Scripting for Success

Strong scripts drive successful video communication.

The Impact of AI on Website Sustainability and Publishing

The Impact of AI on Website Sustainability and Publishing

Boost script delivery with key insights & practice.

Tired of Boring Training? Ignite Engagement with Video

Tired of Boring Training? Ignite Engagement with Video

Engage employees with effective training videos.

Keep Your Audience Hooked Understanding the Golden Thread

Understanding the Golden Thread

The Golden Thread

Maximising ROI on Your Corporate Video Productions

Maximising ROI on Your Corporate Video Productions

Strategic video = ROI. Plan, track, use online platforms wisely.

Boost Employee Engagement with Video

Boost Employee Engagement with Video

Effective internal communication thrives with authentic, clear, and accessible video.

Video Tips for Effective Storytelling

Video Tips for Effective Storytelling

Capture attention, build trust, and boosts engagement in today’s world.

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The Future of Virtual Production

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