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

By: Assistansbolag

Assistansbolag — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 10:52:51 +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 assistansbolag…

By: SSL Logistics

SSL Logistics — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 13:45:36 +0000

I always believed that having once decided to achieve a certain task, achieve it at all costs of tedium and distaste. The gain in self-confidence of having accomplished a tiresome labor is immense.

By: Personlig assistent

Personlig assistent — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 09:05:51 +0000

Somthing that inspirate me is the common expression ABC, always be closing, thinking that will get you further on in a funny way. Press the right buttons when interacting with new and old customers.

By: FÃ¶relÃ¤sare

FÃ¶relÃ¤sare — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 15:49:51 +0000

Selling is something that you do all the time, and not only in business. You sell yourself every time you get to know new people, you sell yourself every time you look for a job and you need to be able to sell yourself to get a business working.

Selling is everything, without it you’re going to have a really hard time!

By: Dan @ Claddagh Rings

Dan @ Claddagh Rings — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 11:50:59 +0000

The key to sales is having a belief in the products that you sell and knowing that they add value to the potential customers. While it is possible to sell bad products a salesperson should want to be in a position selling a quality product that helps the customer in some way, adding value. The moral aspect is just as important as the monetary one.

By: Palmdale homes

Palmdale homes — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 19:58:36 +0000

Selling should be about making the clients happy and not about money. I good salesperson is the type of individual who helps someone and the money comes later. I definitely give more of my opinion as I gain experience in my profession. I’ve learned to give buyers both good and bad news and help them come to a decision they’ll be happy with. Great post.

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By: Nutrition Degree

Nutrition Degree — Thu, 13 May 2010 20:13:55 +0000

Selling is definitely a part of human nature. I hate to believe that I’m always pushing an agenda because I don’t like interfering with others. The reverse of this idea is that someone is always selling something to us.

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: Billy

Billy — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 09:00:18 +0000

First of all, thanks for a great post! I have my own company and for now it’s small, I’m the only employee.

I do hate selling but i think i have done some stuff to be better. I set up some goals, “Call 1 possible custumer each day and talk about my services” etc.

From now, i will add your blog to my rss-reader!

Thanks!

By: 411 WebConnect Canada USA

411 WebConnect Canada USA — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:01:31 +0000

I agree, selling has to be second nature. It has to come naturally and selling is an art. Convincing people that are idea or material is the one they need.

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 gÃ¶lbaÅŸÄ±

gazete gÃ¶lbaÅŸÄ± — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:34:06 +0000

I think itâ€™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 ilaÃ§lama

Pire ilaÃ§lama — 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 â€œmoneyâ€ is the factory that makes it uncomfortable to sell. REALLY does not like â€œsellingâ€ but as you point out, life is about selling.