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Sales Truths: Anything Worth Doing is Worth Doing Poorly

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WHY IT’S TRUE
Anything worth doing is worth doing poorly … at first. When you first jumped on a two-wheel bike, did you take off and ride like Lance Armstrong? Or did you wobble erratically, trying to maintain your balance until you finally fell over? ?Quit? was not a part of your vocabulary, so you carefully climbed back on and tried again … and again … until you rode perfectly. 

PLAN OF ACTION
We are disappointed when new salespeople don’t perform to our expectations. Until they get their balance, expect them to make a few mistakes. As difficult as it may be, let them lose a small sale. Always debrief them by asking two questions:  

1. How did you describe the benefits and features the customer was seeking?  
2. What indications did the customer give you that she might be ready to buy? 

Through encouragement and training, they will begin to ride each sale to its successful conclusion.

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Sales Truths: Anything Worth Doing is Worth Doing Poorly

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Published

16 years ago

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WHY IT’S TRUE
Anything worth doing is worth doing poorly … at first. When you first jumped on a two-wheel bike, did you take off and ride like Lance Armstrong? Or did you wobble erratically, trying to maintain your balance until you finally fell over? ?Quit? was not a part of your vocabulary, so you carefully climbed back on and tried again … and again … until you rode perfectly. 

PLAN OF ACTION
We are disappointed when new salespeople don’t perform to our expectations. Until they get their balance, expect them to make a few mistakes. As difficult as it may be, let them lose a small sale. Always debrief them by asking two questions:  

1. How did you describe the benefits and features the customer was seeking?  
2. What indications did the customer give you that she might be ready to buy? 

Through encouragement and training, they will begin to ride each sale to its successful conclusion.

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This Third-Generation Jeweler Was Ready for Retirement. He Called Wilkerson

Retirement is never easy, especially when it means the end to a business that was founded in 1884. But for Laura and Sam Sipe, it was time to put their own needs first. They decided to close J.C. Sipe Jewelers, one of Indianapolis’ most trusted names in fine jewelry, and call Wilkerson. “Laura and I decided the conditions were right,” says Sam. Wilkerson handled every detail in their going-out-of-business sale, from marketing to manning the sales floor. “The main goal was to sell our existing inventory that’s all paid for and turn that into cash for our retirement,” says Sam. “It’s been very, very productive.” Would they recommend Wilkerson to other jewelers who want to enjoy their golden years? Absolutely! “Call Wilkerson,” says Laura. “They can help you achieve your goals so you’ll be able to move into retirement comfortably.”

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