Poem for Sales Professionals

By Lori Richardson Jul 14, 2004, 3:44:52 AM

here is a great poem in "Seuss-like" style (my kind of poem!) on a great blog by Jill Konrath. I couldn't agree more with what she's saying, and it's fun to read or post. It begins...

The Buyer's Lament

What do customers from big companies really think about
people who sell? In "The Buyer's Lament" you'll learn exactly
how they feel! And Dr. Suess would love to read it too!

Don’t waste my time, please go away
I will not meet with you today.
My firm is big with lots to spend,
On my approval you must depend.

You call me up, you want to sell
But all you do is tell, tell, tell.
Talking about your product or service
Is guaranteed to make me nervous.

I do not want to hear your spiel.
I will not play let’s make a deal.
Want to capture my attention?
Take your sales to a new dimension?

Read the rest on her blog
Here is the question I ask - What are you doing ACTIVELY to educate and re-educate yourself about your clients and probable clients?

Lori Richardson  helps mid-sized companies grow revenues by solving key issues in their sales department - like recruiting, retention, diversity hiring, process, pipeline and leadership. She speaks at CEO groups on topics of sales growth. Clients include companies in the technology, telecom, manufacturing, distribution, and professional services industries. Subscribe to the award-winning blog, follow her on Twitter
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Lori Richardson is Founder & CEO of Score More Sales, a top B2B sales strategy firm helping mid-sized companies grow revenues by solving key sales issues - like recruiting, retention, building an inclusive sales team, process, pipeline, and leadership. Lori is also the President of Women Sales Pros - a community created to increase the number of women in sales, as well as in AI-powered and sales leadership roles. She speaks to CEOs on topics such as sales growth, the power of mindset, and the importance and value of a strong sales culture. Clients include companies in the technology, telecom, manufacturing, distribution, and professional services industries. Salesforce named Lori a Top Sales Influencer in 2021 - 2025.  Lori has been named a top sales influencer over the years by LinkedIn, as well as many other companies and organizations. Her book, She Sells, is on hiring more women for B2B sales roles. Subscribe to the award-winning blog, follow her on Instagram, X, and LinkedIn.

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