Extroverts vs. Ambiverts in Sales
Katie Blendermann When you think of a salesperson, what do you think of? Folks who are pushy, loud, smooth-talking, chatty, and salesy, right? Well, you would be right, because many of these…
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A Good Seller vs. a Bad Seller
Sophia Whiteman I have had a very recent experience in the buying world. Up until a few weeks ago when I bought my truck I had not bought much of worth. Obviously…
A Sales Mission Statement
Bailey Mantzell For another class that I’m a part of called Corporate Innovation, I’m on a team that’s been tasked with establishing a mission statement and values with a company called Provident,…
Salesperson Traits
Alex McAndrew There are 5 important traits that are a must have for any sales person to be successful. When selling, it can be difficult if you stray away from these traits…
Cold Calling During Covid
Elizabeth Hasse In a pandemic year, the broad spectrum of sales gave a more detailed limelight to cold calling and over-the-phone sales calls. Covid-19 shut people inside and even the most connected…
Selling Tattoos
My interaction skills have improved hugely over the years, plenty of situations gave me practice talking to people. Selling, convincing, introducing, things that don’t come naturally to me. A defining…
When in South Africa
My first notable sales interaction ended up burned into my memory and has given me a healthy fear of buying pants. My parents, little brother and I were in South…
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Sales Struggle to Success
FUBU – ever heard of it? If you’re an active rap or hip hop follower, you may have seen celebrities wear FUBU attire, or you may have purchased FUBU attire…
Ticket Sales
Grant Baierl As a life long Pittsburgh sports fan I have been to many games for all three of our sports teams: Steelers, Penguins, and Pirates. My favorite team to watch are…
Sales in “Love Actually”?
Todd Hangliter In this extremely funny scene from the movie, “Love Actually”, we find a great example of how NOT to mimic your customer. Lately in class we have been discussing mimicry…