We are flattered when people say that we are successful. We smile when we hear people talk about us, in a nice way of course. And we are doubly proud when some people say that they did not expect anything like this from us, because we were and we are still too young. A bunch [...]
“To be forewarned is to be forearmed” is an idiomatic expression that is worth revisiting, especially in the era of e-commerce where the Internet is the new trading platform. For a time, I have had some sleepless nights and anxiety due long working hours, fatigue, and stress from the nature of my work. I am [...]
The phenomenal growth of services like Amazon and eBay is due to more than just their terrific marketing practices (and they are marvelous marketers, having been born and living on the Internet). The simple fact is that we are a consumer society, and shopping online is a great way to shop. For most things. Shopping [...]
You put on your best clothes and you bring your top product/s to sell. Then you knock on a door to offer what you have. You know you did your best sales talk, presented all the special promos and offers you can give. Still, nothing worked. You didn’t make a sale. Rejection, in any aspect [...]
With today’s modern world, it can be surprising to find out that there is still that sales guy who’s going to knock on your door, ring on your bell and tap on your window. Yes, door-to-door selling still exist. I have just encountered one when I was at the Daytona beach apartment we rented. Defined, [...]
Even sales reps are homeowners. Think about it: you’re on your precious day off. It’s a wonderful Saturday morning. You look forward to reading the paper over a bowl of Bran Flakes, then watching TV all day. Just as you sit down to breakfast, the doorbell rings. It’s a stranger in an ill-looking suit and [...]
You might be thinking that door-to-door sales is such an outdated thing. In fact, it traces back its roots to the late 1800s, and has always been resorted to by businessmen who prefer the traditional way of bringing their products and services closer to their target market. If you are one old soul, and a [...]
With regards to the economy these days, big and small companies are looking for ways to increase their sales. One of these ways is through competitive advantage. Smart entrepreneurs know that an effective sales strategy can generate competitive advantage. Sales experts say that selling is comprised of two things: strategy and tactics. The former engages [...]
Sales professionals seem not to recognize the validity of the word ‘no.’ They are the people who can’t take ‘NO’ for an answer. To them, ‘YES’ is the magic word. When it comes to making sales, these people will do what it takes to convince a potential client. Whether they are promoting the newest RPG [...]
Door to door sales can be described as challenging business enterprise requiring a great deal of walking. Getting rejected again and again, definitely makes this method of selling extremely tough. For anyone who is the type of sales agent that thrives on successes, they can be so infrequent that this results in being demoralizing and [...]
