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Sales Truths: People Do Things For Their Reasons, Not Yours.

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WHY IT’S TRUE
Individuals’ motivations may not line up perfectly with yours, but everyone is motivated somehow. Some are motivated to go to the beach or continue their education. Some may even be motivated to grow, learn and excel in your store. 

PLAN OF ACTION
Motivate by recognizing a task well done. Avoid trite superlatives: ?You’re the greatest,? ?Fantastic? and ?Outstanding.? And saying, ?That was an outstanding job you did of arranging the watches in the case? is overblown and has little or no value.  

Instead, say: ?That was a great job you did of setting up the watch case. I particularly like the way you arranged the watches, straps and bracelets from ascending to descending price point. This should really help our business. Thank you.? 

To make their reasons become your reasons, give them genuine, sincere recognition for jobs and tasks well done.

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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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Sales Truths: People Do Things For Their Reasons, Not Yours.

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Published

16 years ago

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WHY IT’S TRUE
Individuals’ motivations may not line up perfectly with yours, but everyone is motivated somehow. Some are motivated to go to the beach or continue their education. Some may even be motivated to grow, learn and excel in your store. 

PLAN OF ACTION
Motivate by recognizing a task well done. Avoid trite superlatives: ?You’re the greatest,? ?Fantastic? and ?Outstanding.? And saying, ?That was an outstanding job you did of arranging the watches in the case? is overblown and has little or no value.  

Instead, say: ?That was a great job you did of setting up the watch case. I particularly like the way you arranged the watches, straps and bracelets from ascending to descending price point. This should really help our business. Thank you.? 

To make their reasons become your reasons, give them genuine, sincere recognition for jobs and tasks well done.

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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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