Cutco vs. Honesty
Cutco is a very well-known business with a very negative connotation, which they get through their implied dishonesty. While (as far as I know) they avoid direct lies, Cutco is…
Cutco is a very well-known business with a very negative connotation, which they get through their implied dishonesty. While (as far as I know) they avoid direct lies, Cutco is…
It can be argued that finding a date is a form of selling. Like all sales endeavors, dating requires individuals to sell themselves to another person. This may sound a…
Sales is a profession that has not changed too much through time. The fundamentals of it have stayed the same, there is a buyer and there is a seller that…
One way to manage a sales process is through the use of “upfront contracts” an upfront contract is a “verbal agreement that sets expectations and wards off unexpected surprises.” One…
I came across the attached video on Instagram the other day, and I realized that it has an interesting sales lesson to dig into. Due to the nature of this…
Mattson’s eighth rule for salespeople is, “when prospecting, go for the appointment”. This rule intertwines with many of his other rules in the way of respecting the prospect’s time and…
Society tends to classify people either as introverts or extroverts with various personality quizzes that analyze people’s tendencies toward these extremes. For this reason, it is a common misconception that…
“Cold Calling” can be a scary concept, for both parties. While one person suffers the fear of rejection, the other suffers the fear of deception. Many of us have found…
Simon has devoted his life to inspiring others through optimism and practical knowledge. With multiple published books, media platforms, and the founding of The Optimism Company, Simon has established himself…
When making a sale, it is important to be searching for your prospects pain. The way to discover this pain is asking good questions, then shutting up. When you are…