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John Sambrook committed Feb 1, 2025
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# Mafia Offer Development

We are prepared to work with clients to develop custom "mafia offers"
for their business or other organization.
Common Sense is prepared to work with clients to develop custom "mafia
offers" for their business or other organization.

A mafia offer is a compelling business offer structured so that the
benefits clearly outweigh any potential downsides, making it difficult
for the prospect to decline. It's crafted to provide immediate,
noticeable value that discourages hesitation.

While the name given to this class of offer is playful, it's important
Key characteristics of a mafia offer are:
1. *Irresistibility* -- The offer must provide such significant value
that customers feel compelled to accept it.
2. *Competitive Edge* -- It leverages operational improvements to
deliver something unique, making it difficult for competitors to
match.
3. *Value Alignment* -- The offer must solve the customer's core issues,
offering equal or greater value than the price charged.

While the name given to this kind of offer is playful, it's important
to understand that the offer is inherently a win-win, and it is the
prospect that concludes that the offer is "too good to refuse." The
seller never needs to push the offer on the prospect.
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of real value to prospects and will also not be easily copied by
competitors.

At a high level, the development of a true mafia offer follows these
steps:
1. *Identify Core Customer Problems* -- Understand the fundamental
challenges your customers face in your industry.
2. *Assess Capabilities* -- Evaluate current operational strengths and
potential improvements to enhance delivery and service.
3. *Operational Improvements* -- Implement changes to create a
competitive advantage, such as reducing lead times or increasing
quality.
4. *Presentation* -- Use a structured, three-step approach to present
the offer effectively, ensuring clarity and appeal.

A good mafia offer allows a business to get more sales with less
effort. It allows a business to compete on something other than price
and thus helps to prevent price wars. A good mafia offer also allows a
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