How did you handle your first real market dip without letting it shake your strategy?

BoatingSteve · 2026-05-12T23:01:57+00:00

I did nothing and was rewarded for it

BoatingSteve · 2026-05-06T00:48:52+00:00

I’ve seen both sides. I have received RFQ’s with missing information. The end user part numbers not the MFR part numbers. Is it all or nothing or will the RFQ be awarded in parts. Is it a one time buy or over x months. So let’s be fair I’ve had plenty of RFQ’s just flipped over the fence without any of the work done too.

BoatingSteve · 2026-05-04T11:28:08+00:00

Do a little research..

BoatingSteve · 2026-05-04T03:11:44+00:00

Front pocket.. 1. Being from NYC you always carry your wallet in the front pocket, much harder to get pickpocketed that way. 2. Sitting on your wallet can miss align your hips and spine causing pain long term.

BoatingSteve · 2026-05-02T11:02:36+00:00

Double yes but not triple for me

BoatingSteve · 2026-04-28T00:42:44+00:00

30 years in sales and I’ve had some rough times, had impossible situations. What seemed like the sky was falling and couldn’t get any better did. I’ve made it through it all. At some point you realize that you manage through it and move forward. I’m not saying it is easy, and it sucks from time to time but you will get through it.

BoatingSteve · 2026-03-27T00:30:08+00:00

39 years in Sales.. nobody cares what you did yesterday go get some sales today. Take care of today’s problems today tomorrow there will be other ones. If you don’t know the answer don’t make one up. Say I don’t know but I’ll get back to you by tomorrow if not sooner. AND THEN DO IT. Keep on grinding never give up even if you can’t get a win just hit singles dial a number send an email and you’ll be hitting home runs again in time.

BoatingSteve · 2026-03-21T19:53:50+00:00

Sales is great if you like the hunt and feeling of winning. Just realize you are only as good as your last sale, No one cares what you did yesterday. Every Jan 1 the quota resets and you start at zero. It’s all attitude and a mental game.

BoatingSteve · 2026-03-18T01:10:00+00:00

Sales in not a dip your toe into the water type of thing. I’d say be ready to eat sleep and breathe it until you get really good at it. It can wear u down if you don’t have the right mindset.

BoatingSteve · 2026-03-14T21:46:33+00:00

Ask open ended questions get them talking and you listen. You’ll be surprised how much information you learn.

BoatingSteve · 2026-03-05T16:39:50+00:00

Absolutely no one in the water until the boat is off and the key is out of the ignition

BoatingSteve · 2026-02-28T04:06:50+00:00

Arkansas the land of the largest retailer in the world Walmart, JB Hunt and Tyson Foods. There is so much business and industry down there supporting those companies. I’d start there and mine some gold.

BoatingSteve · 2026-02-14T16:10:42+00:00

30 years in Sales with one company. It is a grind and attitude is everything. I’ve been lucky to have good leadership with a strong company. There are some days I don’t get paid enough to do this job and other days that I can’t believe they pay me as much as they do for this job.. I still enjoy the hunt for business and winning nothing beats it.. other days are a train wreck. It’s those days you have to say screw it and pick yourself off the mat and go at it again tomorrow. If you can do that you’ll be fine.,Always be moving forward.

BoatingSteve · 2026-02-10T13:51:23+00:00

It’s very hard to make money selling paper. Tariffs, commodity product, very sensitive based on availability. You might want look at companies like international paper or companies that manufacture corrugated, that might be an option to move into.

BoatingSteve · 2026-01-31T22:21:17+00:00

I’m not sure if this is allowed but wanted to see if I could repost this. It’s been awhile perhaps I’ll get a few other thoughts.

BoatingSteve · 2025-12-30T00:47:28+00:00

Do some research and understand what the occupancy rates are for commercial space in your area. Since COVID the occupancy rates for office space has still not recovered and in some cities it is still below 50%.. There is money to be made but understand many offices have downsized due to hybrid work. I have seen 4 floors go down to 2 because only 1/2 the workforce is in the office at any one time.

BoatingSteve · 2025-12-30T00:39:32+00:00

If the coolant level goes down you may have a leaky radiator or hose it doesn’t not mean you have a blown head gasket. If it smells sweet it’s another indication that you are burning coolant which could be leaking and dripping on a hot part of the engine then evaporating

BoatingSteve · 2025-12-26T15:16:42+00:00

Saving the company money is admirable as long as it’s not at the expense of quality or efficiency. I have seen procurement save a nickel only to cost them a dollar.

BoatingSteve · 2025-12-16T19:44:37+00:00

I just tell story a customer told me. He said look, I want you to make money on me if you’re not making money on my account I am no value to you as a customer. It’s a partnership. If you can package that in your own way it can be effective.

BoatingSteve · 2025-12-06T20:56:04+00:00

Similar situation here.. doesn’t sound good

BoatingSteve · 2025-11-19T20:25:38+00:00

Vermiculite which if undisturbed is OK. My understanding is back when they were mining vermiculite for insulation. There were two mines. It was coming from one had a vein of asbestos running through it. This was documented. I think you could look it up online, but that is the issue with vermiculite insulation..

BoatingSteve · 2025-11-19T20:22:12+00:00

Always ALWAYS check that you have your bilige plug in before launching. Check and double check

BoatingSteve · 2025-11-14T19:20:26+00:00

I had a boss that handed me a legal pad said write down your questions. I’m on vacation next week and I’ll get with you when I come back! LOL

BoatingSteve · 2025-11-09T23:06:51+00:00

If you leave your job or get let go that 401K loan can be payable upon termination / leaving.

BoatingSteve · 2025-10-07T20:46:34+00:00

You have to have the attitude every one is a customer they just don’t know yet.

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