Comments on: Hate Selling? Well, You’re Doing It All The Time

By: Diane

Diane — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:23:36 +0000

Selling is a state of mind. You’ve heard it before.
If you think you can you will
If you think you can’t you won’t

By: Bob

Bob — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:08:04 +0000

I actually do think selling would be easier if there were no money involved and will think about this in the future. Maybe at least I can become decent at sales

By: zes

zes — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:30:45 +0000

I agree with you that we are always selling whether it be an idea or material. You are convincing somebody else believe in your opinion. Or convincing to pay you for something in return.

By: Handla

Handla — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:33:28 +0000

This is truly food for thought. These principles should also be applied when selling on line with for example affilate marketing. Always keep the customers best interest in mind wherever or whatever you are selling and things will be fine!

By: EdinburghDude

EdinburghDude — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:14:56 +0000

I came across this idea before. In a book “Book yourself solid” this idea is explored in more details, and as this post it makes sense. A lot of people, including myself, will feel this sort of guilt when offering something that I love for a fee.

“its so easy for me which means it should be as easy for everyone else, so why am I charging money for it?”

This made me think and truly agree with the concept, but I still find it difficult to adopt to it.

Its just human nature.

By: cliff_raymond

cliff_raymond — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:38:24 +0000

I am the co-founder of a small agency, and have an extensive sales background. My biggest issue within our agency is teaching creatives that selling is not about ramming a product or service down a prospective customers throat. There are obviously some companies that do this, but for the most part it should not define one’s perception of sales in general.

I read a good article today on AdAge here: http://adage.com/columns/article?article_id=137856 One of the biggest things I took away was a recommended shift from a cost-centered conversation to a results-centered conversation. This is nothing new to me. To me, if you have a product or service that you believe in, you should feel comfortable about seeking out those that might benefit from it, whether they realize it or not.

Presumably, if you are a small business owner, you started that business to fill a need. Enough said.

That said, if your job requires you to sell something you don’t believe in, QUIT.

By: gazete gölbaşı

gazete gölbaşı — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:34:06 +0000

I think it’s getting easier to deal with selling as i become more comfortable with having conversations with people and not focusing on the sell so much as making a connection.

By: Discount Sunglasses

Discount Sunglasses — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 23:56:45 +0000

The problem i have isn’t so much with the monetary aspect. I worked for a large office supply store that made it a job requirement to attain a certain percent of membership sign-ups per shift.

The issue i had, was presenting something that i felt was not really necessary for everyone, and i always felt as if i was badgering the customer, and in turn, turning them off from the whole establishment.

i think it is all in the approach, like you mentioned. Maybe start out making it personal, i think that this could’ve helped me out quite a bit.

By: Pire ilaçlama

Pire ilaçlama — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 07:27:48 +0000

The secret then is to help them to buy what they want and not to sell them it

By: For Sale By Owner

For Sale By Owner — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 06:02:49 +0000

Fantastic article.i agree this..It is very true in my case that “money” is the factory that makes it uncomfortable to sell. REALLY does not like “selling” but as you point out, life is about selling.

By: DTs Flash Drive Blog

DTs Flash Drive Blog — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 13:28:08 +0000

I think one reason why money can be so blocking is when you’re not sure or paying attention that your opinion is really yours and not just for money’s sake. Let’s say you’re in a tight spot (I’m sure most of us have experienced that) and really need to sell your product or service. Does it show as a dishonest sales pitch or do you still have your integrity up? In other words – if you were on the customers side, would you be turned off by yourself or be attracted? I guess making that check several times during your day would be a good way of ensuring you’re not selling out but only selling. That’s why it’s vitally important to choose a business that really connects with you personally and naturally makes you passionate.

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By: Gesunde Ernährung

Gesunde Ernährung — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 04:27:11 +0000

True enough. Our daily action tends to be dealing with selling. How? by mere asking from our parents, we tend to sell ourselves in order to get what we want. Right?

By: Tess of Koffern Von Rimowa

Tess of Koffern Von Rimowa — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 08:29:43 +0000

This is a very good post. What i feel about what I am selling is there may be a lot of competition around. I overcome this feeling by striving harder to sell my products. There would always be competition in everyhting, especially to selling, and this is one thing I have to face. Another thing that concerns me regarding selling is whether the people will be satisfied with my products.

I think one thing that would stop the flow of selling would be the need of a person for a particular product. Because of our economic situation these days, people tend to buy only the things that they really need.

By: Tenant Referencing

Tenant Referencing — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 09:42:29 +0000

Excellent article Dawud. Thanks for sharing.
It is very true in my case that “money” is the factory that makes it uncomfortable to sell.
If I was not in business, I would have absolutely no problem taking about products and their history. But since the money is involved, I feel like I am being dishonest and trying to rip-off someone. It could partly be due to the idea I have about a “salesperson”. I feel someone’s trying to cheat me and rip me off when he/she tries to sell something, and that is exactly what I feel about myself when I am trying to do the same.
On top of that, being self concious does not help.

By: Ozgur

Ozgur — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 21:00:37 +0000

Hi,
The article is good and also interesting. Thanks for sharing. It is very true in my case that “money” is the factory that makes it uncomfortable to sell. I hate selling. Selling is how we get things done, to be sure. But one think i keep in mind that If the buyer is already interested, selling becomes much easier.

By: http proxy list

http proxy list — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 09:39:03 +0000

Wow… this is a fabulous post!

I’m going to need a day or two to ponder everything in this… the quote you use is powerful! It is unsettling and yet I sense it is true.

I’m one of those who really, REALLY does not like “selling” but as you point out, life is about selling.

Thank you for this most excellent article!

Warmest wishes,

By: Clarinette Occasion

Clarinette Occasion — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 06:34:37 +0000

So for a website selling a service, do you think it’s best not mentioning the price on the website? Do you think mentioning the price could turn potential customers off?

By: Andrea

Andrea — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 17:13:19 +0000

aside from being in a correct frame of mind, i just would like to add that if a person is a bit apprehensive of ’selling’; if he/she does it frequently enough, he/she’ll eventually get used to it and feelings of apprehension toward selling may start to change…

By: Dito Delacroix

Dito Delacroix — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 02:54:14 +0000

Sell and Ads Like Two Side Coin of Money…and i’d love to sell, it’s buzz marketing on internet