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Why Specific Claims and Risk Reversal Are Non-Negotiable
Quote from James A.Hart on July 15, 2025, 11:32 pmMost offers online fail because they’re vague. Vague benefits, vague outcomes, and vague promises don’t work—especially when you’re selling to cold traffic. If you want your funnel to convert, there are two things your offer must have: a specific claim and risk reversal.
Let’s break them down.
1. Make a Clear and Specific Promise
People don’t want general outcomes. They don’t just want to “lose weight” or “grow their business.” They want to lose 12 kg in 6 weeks. Or they want to get 10 qualified leads per week.
Your offer must answer:
- What exact result will they get?
- In what specific timeframe?
- How much effort will it require?
It’s not enough to say, “You’ll get results.” You must define the result clearly—based on real data, not guesses. That means you need to track your customer results and turn those numbers into promises that new prospects can trust.
If your offer sounds like:
“It depends… everyone is different…”
you’ll struggle. People don’t buy “maybe.” They buy certainty.2. Shift the Risk Away from the Customer
Every transaction has risk. The question is: who carries that risk?
If the customer carries it, they hesitate. If you carry it, they move forward.
That’s where risk reversal comes in. Your goal is to remove as much friction as possible from the decision to buy. That means:
- Offering a guarantee
- Shouldering the risk of performance
- Making the purchase feel safe and logical
Think about it this way:
The more risk you remove, the higher your conversion rate will be.Risk reversal doesn’t mean making wild promises. It means structuring your offer so the customer feels protected, even if they’ve never heard of you before.
3. Proof Still Matters
Even with a strong claim and solid guarantee, people will still be skeptical. That’s why proof matters—especially for cold traffic.
Show real results.
- Before & after photos
- Screenshots
- Case studies
- Video testimonials
Don’t just say you get results. Show it.
Because everyone believes their situation is unique. They’ll only trust you when they see proof that others like them got the exact result you’re promising.
Most offers online fail because they’re vague. Vague benefits, vague outcomes, and vague promises don’t work—especially when you’re selling to cold traffic. If you want your funnel to convert, there are two things your offer must have: a specific claim and risk reversal.
Let’s break them down.
1. Make a Clear and Specific Promise
People don’t want general outcomes. They don’t just want to “lose weight” or “grow their business.” They want to lose 12 kg in 6 weeks. Or they want to get 10 qualified leads per week.
Your offer must answer:
- What exact result will they get?
- In what specific timeframe?
- How much effort will it require?
It’s not enough to say, “You’ll get results.” You must define the result clearly—based on real data, not guesses. That means you need to track your customer results and turn those numbers into promises that new prospects can trust.
If your offer sounds like:
“It depends… everyone is different…”
you’ll struggle. People don’t buy “maybe.” They buy certainty.
2. Shift the Risk Away from the Customer
Every transaction has risk. The question is: who carries that risk?
If the customer carries it, they hesitate. If you carry it, they move forward.
That’s where risk reversal comes in. Your goal is to remove as much friction as possible from the decision to buy. That means:
- Offering a guarantee
- Shouldering the risk of performance
- Making the purchase feel safe and logical
Think about it this way:
The more risk you remove, the higher your conversion rate will be.
Risk reversal doesn’t mean making wild promises. It means structuring your offer so the customer feels protected, even if they’ve never heard of you before.
3. Proof Still Matters
Even with a strong claim and solid guarantee, people will still be skeptical. That’s why proof matters—especially for cold traffic.
Show real results.
- Before & after photos
- Screenshots
- Case studies
- Video testimonials
Don’t just say you get results. Show it.
Because everyone believes their situation is unique. They’ll only trust you when they see proof that others like them got the exact result you’re promising.
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