Socrates Says

Thoughts on Selling

Selling is as old as the hills. It probably started with Adam and Eve, and I am not sure who was selling to whom. People who are not involved in the sales profession are somewhat intimidated by the thought of selling. There is still a negative connotation to being a salesman for many people.  Imagine […]

The 2nd weekend of April

Spring is here and although it is still early it looks like the heat is back in the desert. That makes me happy. Last week I was in Canada for a couple of days (greeted with snow and 32 degrees) and had the opportunity to read about the new Canadian budget. They are changing a […]

Words of Wisdom #7

Never forget People want to do a good job….. People can always do more than they think they can….. People are fundamentally lazy….

Frdiay Filosophy #6

Women who strive to be equal to men lack ambition. Anonymous   True knowledge exists in knowing that you know nothing. Socrates   Advice is what we ask for when we already know the answer but wish we didn’t. Erica Jong

Selling Skills Part Two

Presentations in the world of parts and service sales are truly a lost art. Rarely does a Parts and Service Salesman go to a customer and make a presentation on a product or service that they are offering. Yet this is a skill and call type that needs to be developed if we are to […]

Education Version 3.1

Last week I met a wonderful enlightened man. (I don’t mean to sound arrogant with that start but he was a breath of fresh air)  He is running a store for a construction equipment dealership. We were talking about books and learning and he gave me two wonderful gifts. The first was TED.com. Please check […]