Comments on: Some Ideas on How to be Successful in Sales

By: Katie Ray

Katie Ray — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 14:17:14 +0000

You mention how most people in sales would agree with these tips, but do not implement them. I wonder how much easier (percentage wise) someone could make their lives if they strived hard to do these things at the start of (or before) their career? The University of Florida could use a course that focuses and teaches these tips.

Also, I really like the line, “Much of your success will be tied directly to how well you embrace the idea of lifelong learning”. It is so true in so many aspects of our lives. Great Article!

By: Christel Mullins

Christel Mullins — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 06:01:26 +0000

Hey thanks for the tips.. i’m just getting in to sales my self and I am looking for some ideas on how to do well.

By: John Spence

John Spence — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 03:09:38 +0000

Carolyne — thanks for the kind words — glad you enjoyed the article – John

By: Carolyne Salt

Carolyne Salt — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 02:01:28 +0000

Fantastic advice, as always, John!

Additionally, nearly every single idea here is equally as applicable to those who don’t happen to consider themselves “salespeople.” If someone has contact with a customer or potential customer, that person IS the face of the company, and that person is, in effect, a salesperson, regardless of actual title. Selling is everyone’s business.

Thanks for making another complex subject… awesomely simple