Here is another tip on how to sell like you are dating.
Make a good first impression
Like a first date, a first impression is everything. Your physical appearance conveys more than you may expect, it conveys every aspect of you, even little things you do not normally pay attention to. Because of this, you need to dress to impress and dress accordingly. You will be judged on what you wear and any unfitting, dirty, or torn article of clothing can make a big difference in proving your value to the customer. Granted not every sales “date” will require you to wear a suit and tie but you should not come looking like a bum either. Come dressed according to who your potential customer is. Just like how there are plenty of fish in the sea, there are many salespeople in the sea of sales, many of whom dress in the appropriate attire. To stand out, win them over through your authenticity, the way you communicate, or the chosen venue.
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I like this post a lot, I think it is cool to compare this to a dating game. When you are dating someone you promise to them that you will follow through with what you tell them. Same thing with sales. You tell them that you will do something at a certain date and they expect you to do it by then.
I totally agree. Transparency is key in business as well as relationships. Honesty builds trust, and trust builds stronger connections. It can be really important to learn from rejections and keep moving on in relationships and business situations. Sales, like dating, require patience, resilience, and authenticity. Success comes from genuine connections and integrity.
First impressions are so important, Kyle. It is so vital to maintain a level of professionalism as to not give the client any reasons to think lower of you during your first interaction.