I was just reading the latest column by Tom and Ray Magliozzi, the hosts of the Car Talk radio show. There was a letter from a man who brought his BMW to his dealer because one of his (fairly new) tires blew out through …
Great Thoughts on Sales, Business and Success
I love quotations. A good quotation can inspire you, enlighten you or make you laugh. Some quotations can do all three at once. Here are some of my all-time favorites: “Sales are contingent upon the attitude of the …
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Giving Thanks for Your Sales
It’s about six months from Thanksgiving Day here in the U.S., which means it’s a good time to think about gratitude. Because we tend to really focus on gratitude only around the Thanksgiving holiday when in fact, it should …
Small Acts of Service = Big Boosts in Sales
I was in an Arby’s restaurant today and while I waited for my meal, I witnessed an interesting scene. An elderly gentleman had placed his order and asked for a glass of water. He took the cup from the cashier and headed …
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Sales and Creativity
A friend and I were talking yesterday about creativity. I confessed that it wasn't until just a few years ago I had realized I’m creative. He was shocked, saying he thought I was one of the most creative people he …
Some Nutty Thoughts About Sales
Have you ever tried cashews seasoned with salt and pepper? The first time I saw them in the grocery store I dismissed them out of hand, thinking the addition of pepper was kind of pointless. After ignoring them for months, …
