Qualify or Disqualify Early

Most salespeople operate from an entirely self-destructive paradigm. They operate with the mistaken belief that it is their job to present proposals and quotes to any potential buyer that requests that they do so. They unilaterally give proposals and quotes without requiring the buyer to make any commitments or decisions. They willingly give away free […]

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The Carpenter

An elderly carpenter was ready to retire. He told his employer-contractor of his plans to leave the house-building business and live a more leisurely life with his wife enjoying his extended family. He would miss the paycheck, but he needed to retire. They could get by. The contractor was sorry to see his good worker […]

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