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A Bit of Sales Inspiration

Wednesday, Jul 14, 2010

Jessica Helinski

 

Sales blogger Maura Schreier-Fleming opened a recent post with this quote from basketball coach John Wooden:

“Things turn out the best for those who make the best of the way things turn out.”

While this quote can be inspirational for all aspects of life, it can be equally pertinent to the world of selling. With its ups and downs, ins and outs, the business of selling can be both rewarding and frustrating, and salespeople must maintain a positive attitude to ensure success. Schreier-Fleming devotes her blog post to what happens “after, ‘Oh No’.” Maybe a prospect decides not to buy at the moment, or a long-time client switches their business to a competitor. Whatever the case, she urges salespeople to be prepared for any number of situations, and just like the opening quote, “make the best of the way things turn out.”

Are there any quotes that you use for inspiration?

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  • http://Don'thaveapersonalw'site Brian Stoll

    Greetings AdMall Associates,

    Any time you use a John Wooden quote, you can’t go wrong. My favorite quote of his is from his book “A Lifetime of Observations and Feflections On and Off the Court” (Probably the most valuable book I own!):
    “Learn as if you were going to Live forever – Live as if you were going to die tomorrow.”

    I have many quotes of his if you are interested.

    Many Thanks,
    - Brian Stoll
    Omaha World Herald