9Jul/106

How To Be Successful in Sales

Do these 21 Characteristics from the 1930s hold true today?

The ingredients required for success in sales haven't changed much in the last century. At least that's my thought.  Here's what I mean...

We have an old poster hanging in our office. It's from the 1930's, I think. And, granted, it's a bit out of date, but I like it for the lessons it teaches.  It's called "Salesmanship" and it's a picture of a boat. It has various qualities the artist deemed necessary for success in sales. Of course, the term salesman is offensive -- a point I've made before. But let's take a look at the qualities (and what I think they mean). Do you think they hold true today?

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