Overcome

OPPOSITION

A PODCAST WITH 
JOHN DAVIES

Learn to apply The Davies Method
to your real estate strategy.

Overcome

OPPOSITION

A Podcast with
John Davies

Learn to apply The Davies Method 
to your real estate strategy.

Davies has a Method

John Davies has systematically developed an approach to overcoming opposition during a career spanning more than three decades. The Davies Method has proven invaluable to dozens of industries and helped hundreds of projects gain public approval. Until now, the Davies Method has only been available to John's select client list.

John is unpacking his insight about engaging the public on challenging issues for the first time, right here.

Throughout these episodes John takes you on a step-by-step deep dive, creating actionable strategies for overcoming opposition and creating support.

Davies has a Method

John Davies has systematically developed an approach to overcoming opposition during a career spanning more than three decades. The Davies Method has proven invaluable to dozens of industries and helped hundreds of projects gain public approval. Until now, the Davies Method has only been available to John's select client list.

John is unpacking his insight about engaging the public on challenging issues for the first time, right here.

Throughout these episodes John takes you on a step-by-step deep dive, creating actionable strategies for overcoming opposition and creating support.

START HERE WITH ReAL ESTATE

The method

Acknowledge

This may seem counterintuitive, but we always start by acknowledging negative effects. Don't overpromise or try to spin the facts.

Embrace

Promote project benefits without being defensive. Show passion and enthusiasm to instill public confidence.

Contrast

Draw a favorable comparison. Describe the decisions that are on the table and how they stack up to one another.

Bridge

Connect facts and perception. Make a persuasive case built on the information that is most compelling.

The STRATEGY

Listen first

Know what others think; don’t tell them what you think. Deploy and trust quality research to uncover the perceptions that need to be embarrassed, overcome, or transformed.

share your story

By sharing Your story you get people on your side. Identify the best medium to deliver your message to the right audience, from social media to a conversation at the kitchen table.

address hopes & dreams

Address their dreams and fears, not yours.Craft persuasive messages that capture attention by speaking to people's aspiration and engaging their emotions.

Cultivate relationships

Create real relationships to Motivate others to share your story. Vocal support comes from the commitment that must be earned over time.

 

ask for help

Transition supporters into advocates. And never stop saying thank you.

 

About John Davies

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John applies his lifelong study of human behavior and effective communications strategies to generate wins for his clients.

He has quietly grown Davies to become one of the nation's top public affairs firms by precisely implementing The Davies Method.

Davies has been recognized by numerous international agencies as “Public Affairs Agency of the Year,” and named “Best Agency to Work” every year for the past decade, including overall “Best U.S. Consultancy to Work For.”

About John DavieS

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John applies his lifelong study of human behavior and effective communications strategies to generate wins for his clients.

He has quietly grown Davies to become one of the nation's top public relations firms by precisely implementing the Davies Method.

Davies has been recognized by a half dozen international groups as “Public Affairs Agency of the Year,” and named “Best Agency to Work” in several groups for the past decade including overall “Best U.S. Consultancy to Work For.” 

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