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By: Mommy Joys

Ugh! I hate those pushy tactics. They infuriate me. We recently had a run-in with one that made me so mad, I ended up venting on my blog, even though it had nothing to do with my blog’s theme. But my...

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By: Austin Berkel

A few years ago me and my now ex-wife were living in California and having an absolute horrible time finding work. Our last shot before either becoming homeless or moving back to Wyoming was an add in...

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By: Jim Woods

I had that same guy come to my door to in Nashville. It makes me hate certain security companies. So insulting!

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By: Henry Hyde

A long time ago, a wise man said to me, “Telling isn’t selling — listening is. We have two ears, two eyes and one mouth: use them in that proportion.” The focus on pushy prospecting is completely...

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By: Andrew

Well said, Henry. 

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By: Andrew

Great list, Jeff. I really like the idea that “selling is serving.”  As a fledgeling entrepreneur, I have struggled with the idea of advertising at all. I want to be completely straightforward and...

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By: DS

“Selling is serving.” A huge difference between organizations that seek to serve, and those that don’t.  Enjoyed the semi-rant with application

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By: AnthonyDejolde

I can relate to this. There are times when I have to promote like crazy and I would forget to ask permission. This would not result to a positive note and I would lost a possible follower because I did...

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By: Jack Stewart

You hope the idea isn’t spreading, the product isn’t selling, and/or people don’t want to listen. However, the salesperson sales and the product moves. I am guilty of all… except lie, insecure, not...

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By: Matrix Lajon

I think about 99% of us are guilty of this at least once in our lives.  I think the church is the biggest offender of the list you made.  Most of the stories I could share stem from it.

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By: Rahul Kuntala

You don’t listen… You don’t listen… Proof read the post again please Great post BTW Jeff

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By: Jeff Goins

That was in there twice intentionally.

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By: Best Shopping Directory

I’m in transition from working in sales management and doing ministry bi-vocationally, to serving in a support raised role. Many of these negative sales ploys are unfortunately used by those in...

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By: Sueabbott5

Its worth it if you have the right system and valuable things to protect. The system I have currently has two way voice (which is basically like On star) and moniters for fire as well. I’ve had it for...

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By: Taleb Aldris

One time a software salesman wanted to convince me that his accounting software is what I need, but he was unable because he don’t know his product himself, whenever you ask him in-depth question, he...

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By: DS

“Selling is serving.” A huge difference between organizations that seek to serve, and those that don’t.  Enjoyed the semi-rant with application 🙂

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By: AnthonyDejolde

I can relate to this. There are times when I have to promote like crazy and I would forget to ask permission. This would not result to a positive note and I would lost a possible follower because I did...

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By: Jack Stewart

You hope the idea isn’t spreading, the product isn’t selling, and/or people don’t want to listen. However, the salesperson sales and the product moves. I am guilty of all… except lie, insecure, not...

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By: Matrix Lajon

I think about 99% of us are guilty of this at least once in our lives.  I think the church is the biggest offender of the list you made.  Most of the stories I could share stem from it.

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By: Rahul Kuntala

You don’t listen… You don’t listen… Proof read the post again please 😀 Great post BTW Jeff

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