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re: People in sales: how do you disconnect
Posted on 3/16/15 at 1:58 pm to tigerbandpiccolo
Posted on 3/16/15 at 1:58 pm to tigerbandpiccolo
Go get a bunch of booze and spend a week in the middle of a swamp, living like a hobo. Drink yourself stupid everyday. All these things will instantly become clearer when you return to civilization. Been there, done that!
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Posted on 3/16/15 at 2:42 pm to tigerbandpiccolo
Working from home and feeling "on" all the time won't last. Go rent a small office space. Separate work from home.
Posted on 3/16/15 at 2:45 pm to tigerbandpiccolo
Go work for Dewey, Cheatum, and Howe.
Posted on 3/16/15 at 3:17 pm to tigerbandpiccolo
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I personally take ownership for my territory and treat it as if it were my own money and business.
As do I. That is the only way it works IMO.
Posted on 3/16/15 at 4:58 pm to tigerbandpiccolo
I've been in sales over 20 years. Either as a salesperson or a sales manager. A few years back I burned out. I used to leave my cell phone on 24/7. Go on vacation and the cell phone would be with me. Weekends, after 6, before 7, kids functions, dr's appointment etc. Then I decided to shut that b off. Best thing I ever did. Not only for me, but for my family as well. Telling the kids at Disneyworld, "hang on, daddy has to make a call" really takes the fun out of it. I have a great customer service dept. that I can fall back on so that helps tremendously, but I shut the phone off at 6 p and leave it off till 7a. I give the same advice to my sales reps.
Posted on 3/16/15 at 5:07 pm to Fat and Happy
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You owe it to them as a father and husband.
I'm single and 26, so I'm pretty sure this isn't meant for me.
Posted on 3/16/15 at 5:14 pm to tigerbandpiccolo
I thought Picc went to SLU law school or something?
Posted on 3/16/15 at 5:15 pm to CadesCove
Nope, but she was in the band. You must be thinking about ???.
Now I cant remember her name.
Now I cant remember her name.
Posted on 3/16/15 at 5:17 pm to tigerbandpiccolo
I hope all you people in sales think that six figures is worth stroking every customer's metaphorical pecker. "Oh, but, I'm just doing what's best for my family...Oh, I'm just trying to get my kids through college..." I call bullshite. I think 90% of you are really, deep down inside, in it for the perks, for the suave automobile, for the high dollar toys, and justify it all in your heads by having enough aside for the kids to go through college. I've got 2 figures for that kind of sell-out job "righchya"!! As long as teachers and lower-tier healthcare workers' income continues to reflect their status as a non-priority in this country, you sons of bitches don't deserve what a hooker makes to do the same thing y'all do. And no, I am not a teacher or healthcare worker (or a hooker). I'm a truck driver who lives within his means after turning down a few of y'all high dollar jobs (I'm talking to you too, operators with y'all 2015 4x4s "looking out for number one".STFU and do something to support someone in need.) P.S: to the OP-- I hope things get better for you and you can disconnect. I suggest going visit your local nursing home for an uplifting experience.
Posted on 3/16/15 at 5:40 pm to JeanPierre
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I hope all you people in sales think that six figures is worth stroking every customer's metaphorical pecker. "Oh, but, I'm just doing what's best for my family...Oh, I'm just trying to get my kids through college..." I call bullshite. I think 90% of you are really, deep down inside, in it for the perks, for the suave automobile, for the high dollar toys, and justify it all in your heads by having enough aside for the kids to go through college. I've got 2 figures for that kind of sell-out job "righchya"!! As long as teachers and lower-tier healthcare workers' income continues to reflect their status as a non-priority in this country, you sons of bitches don't deserve what a hooker makes to do the same thing y'all do. And no, I am not a teacher or healthcare worker (or a hooker). I'm a truck driver who lives within his means after turning down a few of y'all high dollar jobs (I'm talking to you too, operators with y'all 2015 4x4s "looking out for number one".STFU and do something to support someone in need.) P.S: to the OP-- I hope things get better for you and you can disconnect. I suggest going visit your local nursing home for an uplifting experience.
I take it you're not a big fan of sales. 
Posted on 3/16/15 at 5:46 pm to yellowfin
Weekends - I posted earlier but I will admit that if a client calls/texts/emails or even fb messages me I will find the time and call them asap. I have a pretty good relationship with them and most will call and leave a message or text etc of their expectations ex. call me asap, call me this weekend or call me Monday morning. My kids and the wife understand if we are at the ballpark with them, I'll send a short text asking them to give me 30 minutes etc.
I think each situation is different - places I don't bring the phone: gym, church (when I attend), or kids related school activities.
I think each situation is different - places I don't bring the phone: gym, church (when I attend), or kids related school activities.
Posted on 3/16/15 at 5:46 pm to JeanPierre
Awesome post
Posted on 3/16/15 at 5:55 pm to Mo Jeaux
He probably works in purchasing.
Those are some of the most misrable fricking people in the workforce.
Besides HR people.
Those are some of the most misrable fricking people in the workforce.
Besides HR people.
Posted on 3/16/15 at 6:18 pm to yellowfin
I honestly laughed out loud at his post. Metaphorical peckers. Hehe!
I do sometimes think it's crazy that I make more than some of the doctors I call on. But then I remember all the horrible stress and anxiety from various incidents (in a sales job, not this one) over the years and I don't feel bad.
I do sometimes think it's crazy that I make more than some of the doctors I call on. But then I remember all the horrible stress and anxiety from various incidents (in a sales job, not this one) over the years and I don't feel bad.
Posted on 3/16/15 at 6:30 pm to tigerbandpiccolo
I have to say.. I wish I was a work-minded person enough to be in sales. But I am just not as good at that kind of thing. I hate to feel like I'm bothering someone or inconveniencing them with my pitch/product.
I started typing this as my phone started ringing with a phone call from my producer... WHATEVER, I guess I do some things at home.
I started typing this as my phone started ringing with a phone call from my producer...
WHATEVER, I guess I do some things at home.Posted on 3/16/15 at 7:07 pm to LouisianaLady
I dont like that either. if you're emotionally intelligent you can determine when to press and when to just move on. Sales can be somewhat of an art. And then sometimes you luck out and get a freebie.
I know you're excellent at what you do! I'm not cut out for many professions..not everything is for everyone. And that's ok!
I know you're excellent at what you do! I'm not cut out for many professions..not everything is for everyone. And that's ok!
This post was edited on 3/16/15 at 7:08 pm
Posted on 3/16/15 at 7:14 pm to tgrbaitn08
I have a solid purchasing job waiting for me if i want it
It seems terrible though
It seems terrible though
Posted on 3/16/15 at 7:14 pm to yellowfin
Thanks fella. They say bad company corrupts good morals-- I've been a lurker here since 03(coming to a neighborhood near YOU!!), on and off. I'm on the road all day , so I can't keep up with a thread but at long intervals, so I keep to myself. I'm,like, Luc Longely to the Chicago Bulls compared to the rest of you fellas, and I humbly make my way back to the bench. But one more thing, how the hell do you do an emoji from an iPhone?!
Posted on 3/16/15 at 7:47 pm to tigerbandpiccolo
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I'm not cut out for many professions..not everything is for everyone. And that's ok!
You're cut out for excatly what you're doing.
Posted on 3/16/15 at 7:59 pm to tgrbaitn08
Thank you! I think. Lol
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