I believe that when I make a sale I make a friend.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Selling should be viewed as building a relationship rather than a transaction.
- In plain terms
- Every sale is a chance to make a friend.
- What can you take from it?
- Build relationships through sales.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you approach sales?
- What defines a good transaction?
Another view
Not all sales interactions lead to friendship.
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