Is it a Negotiation or a Fight?

One of the first things I was warned about as a rookie salesman was to never discuss religion and politics with a customer. I have done a pretty good job of adhering to this advice with only a couple of lapses that I can remember. I am not planning on making an...

October Tip of the Month – Write it Down

The past couple of monthly tips have discussed being as prepared as possible before making a sales call. Today I would like to suggest a good practice for after the sales call. When you finish a sales call and while it’s still fresh on your mind, take time and write...

What I Learned at the Zoo about Sales

I may be getting a little off topic with this week’s post but I would like to share how a trip with our granddaughter to the Zoo has me thinking that a zoo may be the perfect sales and business model. This past weekend we decided to take our granddaughter along with...