Comments on: You Don’t Have to Be a Salesman to Sell Like A Pro

By: itsolutions

itsolutions — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:06:24 +0000

wow this is so mysterious! I liked the story and I will share it with my friends, think they will lied it so much as I did. Indeed I gave the link to you blog to some of them and they are now your constant readers and Great post on things all blogger should know and practice. The most important (in my humble opinion). You can be a blogging maniac and spend hours everyday devoted to it, but if the content isn’t effective, then it’s a fruitless effort.

By: solution

solution — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 09:17:10 +0000

wow this is so myterious! I liked the story and I wil share it with my friends, think they will lied it so much as I did. Indeed I gave the link to you blog to some of them and they are now your constant readers and Great post on things all bloggers should know and practice. The most important (in my humble opinion). You can be a blogging maniac and spend hours everyday devoted to it, but if the content isn’t effective, then it’s a fruitless effort.

By: Joe McVoy

Joe McVoy — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 09:04:06 +0000

I remember Zig Ziglar’s famous quotes, If you give people what they want, you’ll get what you want. It pretty much applies to salesmanship, don’t put in too much garbage in selling your product, people are already tired of that, instead don’t sound like someone who only talks to them because you need to make a sale, but someone who has something they’d surely want and you are giving them the option of buying it. Believe that people needs your product and you don’t have to think about sales pitches any more.

By: Findurhost

Findurhost — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 21:11:11 +0000

thanks for the nice examples you gave … i’ll send it to my friend to show her that “you don’t have to be a salesman to sell like a pro”

By: Fndurhost

Fndurhost — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 15:11:08 +0000

To my mind a good salesperson is unobtrusive, informed about his or her product

By: Rani

Rani — Sun, 10 May 2009 07:11:44 +0000

I’m a newbie salesperson and love this ongoing conversation, since it’s the only practical advice I’ve seen.
I’m very interested in long term sales relationships since it means exponentially long term referrals.
What I would give to be more like Jose…but I know it can be learned!

By: DUiToL

DUiToL — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 02:08:23 +0000

This Article are good.! MAN, i gonna put your article in my language to post… hehe… I agree with you and i too recommend to sell things we know better

By: Altuma

Altuma — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 20:24:38 +0000

Don’t know if you have traveled to arab countries like Egypt to see how merchants try to sell you stuff and how they negociate everything. They approach on the street and present you a “super” offer suposedly twice as cheap then in a shop (it obviously is at least 4 time more expensive, but you as a tourist don’t know it). Then they negotiate it down and it almost looks like they are making a favor. They will say they like you and this price is almost a gift. In the end they make a sale at very high price compared to a store.

By: Dawud Miracle

Dawud Miracle — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 18:11:36 +0000

travel,
Doesn’t that feel better?

Fiona,
Why are you not yourself when you sell? Sell yourself on ’selling is not a dirty thing?’

Duit,
Certainly.

By: Duit Gratisan

Duit Gratisan — Fri, 30 May 2008 09:00:34 +0000

You’re right. This article very inspiring me. Pray for me, i’ll be success on the next day. Thanks. Very much.

By: Fiona Erna

Fiona Erna — Wed, 28 May 2008 11:28:35 +0000

I find selling difficult because I am not feeling being myself. Im not enjoying because at some point I feel like I’m manipulating others. But you have a nice point at number 8. Selling isn’t dirty thing. However, even knowing that it is natural, still I can’t do it naturally.

It’s very inspiring (more like relieving, actualy) post. Thank you

By: travel online

travel online — Tue, 27 May 2008 21:41:22 +0000

Yes, you can look at it that way. As opposed to trading time working at an hourly wage, you trade your value for the time instead and can get greater returns that way!

By: Dawud Miracle

Dawud Miracle — Tue, 27 May 2008 14:53:34 +0000

Melody,
And it seems like you put the people first, is that true?

Matt,
Are you in sales now?

Heather,
I think there are some differences between retail and service-based businesses. And there’s definitely some differences between in person and online. How does your blog help you sell your jewelry?

Mike,
It’s true, we’d already decided to eat at Vong’s. Yet they gained a number of return customers because of our experience with José. And José got a huge tip out of the deal. All that’s based on his way of selling us. Don’t you think that’s just as important?

Web,
Great. Let me know how they do with it. And selling is not the dark force. I think it gets a bad wrap. We’re selling all the time. Heck, I’m selling my ideas on the comment box right now – if I’m honest about it.

robee,
Don’t try…care. Caring about people and their needs is the key. And you can’t fake it.

online,
Meaning trade time for value?

Zip,
How are you successfully selling in your business?

By: Zip Submits

Zip Submits — Mon, 26 May 2008 08:12:38 +0000

i agree that we dont have to be pro to sell
nice article to share

By: online travel

online travel — Sun, 25 May 2008 22:49:15 +0000

Yes, sometimes subleties is the key.
Meaning, in how we act and approach the other.
Many people don’t want to be sold to.
Rather, if they can find someone who help them, then that is perceived value.
Why trade time for money, when you can trade value instead !

By: robee

robee — Fri, 23 May 2008 23:26:19 +0000

I never be a salesman anymore…
Several days before I always try to be a good salesman.
Thank you Dawud, you changes my mind.

By: Web Designer

Web Designer — Fri, 23 May 2008 11:22:44 +0000

Dawud,

A great article. I’ve sent it to a couple of my guys already.

“Selling is not the dark force joining”!

By: Mike at Recycling Symbols

Mike at Recycling Symbols — Fri, 23 May 2008 02:17:40 +0000

Dawud, I think this is brilliant. I’ve struggled with “selling” in some of my sites, and I also realized that soft-selling or no-selling is the most effective approach. You have to provide value first before the customer even considers buying, or you risk getting the “back” button.

In Jose’s case, I think you would have dined in that restaurant just the same even without his pitch. But that he made it most pleasurable an experience for you and your party has increased the likelihood that you’ll be back several more times in the future and will put in a word for his restaurant to your friends. You’re right – “Selling done well is an art form.” Thanks for this great article.

By: Heather

Heather — Fri, 23 May 2008 01:00:38 +0000

Hello Dawud… my “selling” experience is slightly different, but having said that… how I “sell” is similiar to your points.

I sell handcrafted custom designed jewelry…on line as well as at shows, markets, etc. I am careful how I approach a customer…if at all…I acknowledge them but I like to give customers space and allow them to come to me. I’m always more than willing to answer any questions or search for that special stone but I notice for the most part customers prefer to look by themselves without me hovering! For those who want my full attention I’m more than willing!

I do very well at my shows and markets but the online thing is very slow…online is my preferred venue so I have to take the time to figure out what it is I need to do to increase the sales…

I’ve bookmarked your site for future posts!

Cheer
azureislandsdesigns.blogspot.com

By: Matt Belock

Matt Belock — Thu, 22 May 2008 21:58:22 +0000

Great post! I too used to be in sales and this very informative.

The approach you targeted was right on the spot. You couldn’t ask for it any other way.