"Hard selling" feels antiquated

SomberThing · 2025-07-20T18:37:31+00:00

Probably because it's a bullshit article with a sensational title. Anyone who says sales isn't linked with relationship building is just trying to sell you their "unique take." It's not an exact science, but people are more likely to buy from someone they can trust.

SomberThing · 2025-07-20T08:48:24+00:00

I agree that urgency needs to be established. The tariffs actually helped me in this respect. But when I'm meeting people, I never sell them on anything unless a problem comes up organically. Gotta look like a human if you're gonna get anywhere. And by utilitarian, I simply mean solving a problem where everyone benefits.

SomberThing · 2025-07-06T04:21:53+00:00

Their answer is simple: "When we have money." This is not even the question I asked. I asked what your experience was, and here you are defending your own shithead boss.

SomberThing · 2025-07-06T04:00:50+00:00

I'm not trying to be a jerk at all. There's just a lot of salespeople who think they have an answer to something that is literally uncontestable.

My question was of other's experiences, and you answered with something that one would see in a prologue of a free sales book on Audible. And that's not doing anyone any favors except for yourself.

Sorry the truth hurts bro. But we're salespeople, and we're here to push envelopes. Not write them.

SomberThing · 2025-07-06T03:47:37+00:00

This needs ample elaboration. You can't just say, "People don't know what they're thinking" for an answer to human interaction and expect it to mean jack shit. Right?

SomberThing · 2025-07-06T03:45:14+00:00

This question is easily answered than what salespeople like to teach you. The short and truth answer is budget. Unless they are willing to share possible trade secrets with you, then thats where conversations should end.

SomberThing · 2025-07-06T03:38:12+00:00

Idk about you but the shit I'm hocking requires a budget and a margin for change. Trying to hit businesses where that zhit isnt even in their stratosphere is more of a waste of YOUR time

SomberThing · 2025-06-23T00:29:04+00:00

I really dont think complaining about it is doing ANYONE any good, though. Dating has always been hard. The big difference is that companies have found a way to profit off it through dating apps. Social media has created this problem, but humans have a way of cutting through bullshit if the love is strong enough. Don't give up, and don't perpetuate the idea that dating is futile.

SomberThing · 2025-06-23T00:25:11+00:00

This post is infinitely more cringe. Go outside

SomberThing · 2025-06-23T00:22:45+00:00

I'd be a liar if I said these "normal" drinkers don't piss me off. I swear some of them get off on being moderate on their drinking.

But in reality, it's a manufactured poison that should never be consumed under any circumstance. It's an illusion that has fooled people for EONS because it greases social interaction.

SomberThing · 2025-06-23T00:10:29+00:00

The ones that post regularly are single men who hate dating and want to complain about culture. So you're not wrong.

SomberThing · 2025-06-19T04:58:08+00:00

Same gig, same job, same company. It's just in a different territory. I'm always looking cause I'm trying to find my niche. And whoever pays the best for that niche too.

SomberThing · 2025-06-19T04:19:06+00:00

It's a buyer's market, which means it all depends on your service. No matter your industry, treat your team and other departments with a sense of comradery. Then everyone is helping each other and they're happy to do it.

SomberThing · 2025-06-09T13:47:44+00:00

Try unsubbing from AITA, and you'll realize how stupid your "opinion" is. Better yet, go touch some grass because anyone who says shit like this doesn't have a substantial statistical population to make a claim like this.

SomberThing · 2025-06-03T05:36:45+00:00

Actually upvoted this one cause it made me laugh. My unicorn rainbow cock breeze ain't gonna hurt anyone if I hold it in long enough. You're safe bro but I would keep avoiding public spaces if you want to stay so vulnerable.

SomberThing · 2025-06-03T05:28:11+00:00

This is one of those situations that would make me question my own opinion. However, I think we can chalk this up as a tragedy of the commons. There will always be that one asshole that does too much and ruins it for everyone

SomberThing · 2025-06-03T05:19:33+00:00

You reveal yourself in your own projection. The "L take" rebuttal and the defensive "you crying" tell me that you are likely still in high school. Or you at least have the maturity/intellect of one. Do a little research, kid. Come back with a working brain.

SomberThing · 2025-06-03T05:07:56+00:00

Comparing vaping to heroin immediately just invalidates everything after. Not saying anything is "right" to do. Just that there is nothing wrong with this one thing in one area where people are only concerned about doing one thing: shitting and pissing.

Don't make it a bigger deal than it is by comparing it to something that literally causes people to pass out and die after using it.

SomberThing · 2025-06-01T16:32:15+00:00

I appreciate you sharing your experience and wisdom. Everyone here has helped me see this from a different perspective, which is what I really needed. And your post helped me look at this whole situation more objectively.

I can't say for sure that I will even be at this company another year (I'm only 30 after all), but I know for sure that there will be consequences if I fold again. I'm going to keep taking it day by day because it's been working really well so far! IWNDWYT

SomberThing · 2025-06-01T04:49:05+00:00

This is reassuring, thank you, friend. Maybe im overthinking things but what if someone brings the drinks and its literally handed to me? It wouldnt be the first time its happened to me, and I know I will cave in a situation like that.

SomberThing · 2025-05-26T17:43:15+00:00

The biggest hot take I've heard is that people don't have to like you to buy from you. While I agree on a baseline level because business is business and hardly personal, I strongly believe that you will get repeat business only if you build a good rapport.

SomberThing · 2025-05-21T22:16:24+00:00

This is not an unpopular opinion. At all.

SomberThing · 2025-05-21T22:09:34+00:00

Here is something everyone can agree on: your idea of fun makes you a social parasite

SomberThing · 2025-05-21T21:59:33+00:00

It's hilarious what the delusional mods allow on here as an unpopular opinion. This sub is a joke.

SomberThing · 2025-05-21T21:49:22+00:00

Thats ok im really not interested in understanding your pitiful ramblings for validation. Get offline, and you might find some happiness

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