Going for the Appointment
forddn17 I do freelance work remotely, and recently I’ve had the good fortune of being contacted by people who need my services. Having learned more about the process of sales this…
The “Salesperson” Stereotype
pewjj19 Typically, people associate salespeople as shady and manipulative. They aren’t wrong for having those terms linked to salespeople due to older business methods. However, times have changed and more and…
My Favorite Takeaway
dudtcg1 My favorite takeaway from this semester was one that was ingrained in us several times and I have had the opportunity to practice again and again and will be able…
Cold-Calling in the Job Search
As the coronavirus situation has developed globally, many people’s work plans have changed. Since about four months ago, companies have been cancelling jobs and internships, and firing pre-existing employees. This…
Saying NO is OKAY
It’s often disheartening when you’re selling either yourself or a product and it’s not going the way you want it to. The responses and flags that you’re getting back from…
Leather Bags in Florence
Surrounded by stands selling leather bags of all sorts of colors, my friends and I slowly walked through the market streets of Florence in search of the perfect leather bag.…
Selling Cinnamon Rolls
In a mock sales conversation, I learned so much about selling, and not just cinnamon rolls. I went into the conversation with a paper, knowing the exact list of questions…
Ghanda Sold Me on It!
There is a certain Instagram influencer that I enjoy following because of her Hawaii island life and sweet family. A company, called Ghanda, had her advertise their clothing on her…
Personalized Sales
comptonjc18 Sales can sometimes be an activity that appears to be unchangeable. Many think that sales is done in the same way for everyone. This could not be more false! Sales…
Chick-fil-A in a Corona World
Chick-fil-a has appeared to thrive during this time of quarantine during the Corona Virus outbreak. Although I cannot get specific data on how their business has been during this time…