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Six Foot Godzilla
on September 16th, 2012 in Devotions by al about sales | Comments Off on Six Foot GodzillaSix Foot Godzilla In an earlier blog, I eluded that my hobby had turned into a full-fledged business. For years in the auto recycling industry, my inventory was primarily sourced at auction. This naturally attracted me to other auctions, estate sales, liquidation sales, and closeouts, where I could pick…
Continue reading...Dangerous Intersection Ahead
on May 29th, 2012 in Devotions by al about sales | Comments Off on Dangerous Intersection AheadAt the intersection where “informed buying decisions” meet” responsible selling practices”, there’s often head on collisions between “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is”, and “greed.” I recently met a lady who’s worked the gate at the Daytona 500 speedway for the past 16 years. She…
Continue reading...Captain Chilidip
on May 22nd, 2012 in Devotions by al about sales | Comments Off on Captain ChilidipPerhaps it was the college graduates decked in cap and gown smiling for the camera. Possibly it was the few holes of PGA Golf that was airing, and I soaked in later that afternoon. More than likely, it was the combination that sent me reeling down memory lane. Lost in…
Continue reading...What was I saying?
on May 16th, 2012 in Uncategorized by al about sales | Comments Off on What was I saying?Oh,yea. In order to really succeed in sales you must…… “Excuse me, what?” “Where have I been?” Gees’, can’t a fellow take a little break? Fair enough. It’s been over a year since the last post, so only fitting that you’re brought up to speed before “selling” along to new…
Continue reading...selling in the wake of a quake
on March 31st, 2011 in Devotions by al about sales | Comments Off on selling in the wake of a quakeThe other day I made a BAR visit (build a relationship face to face visit) to a large heavy truck parts and repair facility. As they were sharing their story, I learned they are one of the biggest power generator rental companies as well. I’m talking about those huge units…
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