Sales Primer – Fascinating


I just began to use the search feature here. Since I have sheets on two windows, before I opened the Yellow Pages, I searched a few things including blinds and shades. A post titled Shades and Blinds Buyer Beware popped up first. As a salesman, sales manager and sales trainer, I found the thread and exchange between the consumer and the salesperson fascinating. I intend to use it in training and retraining my sales people.

I urge anyone who in any way sells for a living, and also all consumers, to read that thread. In the twenty some odd years I’ve been a sales professional, the landscape has changed dramatically. The thread I mentioned is a perfect representation of the sales landscape today. Any one in sales should know and respect what this consumer has to say.

In an unexpected way, Brownstoner has already become an invaluable resource to me. I’ll be visiting here often.

Thanks to everyone.

By gusc | 05/12/2009 6:03 PM | Comment

Newbie


Hi,
I’m brand new to Brownstoner.

A co-worker advised that this site was a great resource for tips about most things in Brooklyn.

I’ve been in Brooklyn about 2 years, but in the last week I’ve acquired a cat, a car, and moved into a new apartment in a neighborhood I’m very unfamiliar with. I’ve been petless and carless for the last couple years.

I’m in the Kensington neighborhood now. So far, I love it. Can anyone recommend a tried and true great veterinarian? The same for a auto mechanic? I am willing to travel out of the neighborhood and I am more concerned about professionalism and high standards of service and integrity than I am rates.

I also need to purchase window coverings for two of my windows, and finding a good barber isn’t a bad idea either. Since neither health or large expense is involved in finding a good barber, that is less risky to discover on a trial and error basis. Hair usually grows back (so far so good anyway).

I’d appreciate good advice.

Thanks,

Gus

By gusc | 05/12/2009 2:49 AM | Comment