I feel if you are truly passionate about what you do, the company you stand behind and their products, you'll most likely do fine. It's not so much about selling the products, it's sharing your opinion on them. Let the person you're talking to make their own decision. Don't be forceful, be friendly.


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Aileen Mize
(443) 465-8654
www.marykay.com/amize
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Such great ideas - and totally new ways of framing "sales". Very helpful: selling is not pushing something on someone, asking a favor, begging, or being a pest. Selling (re-framed by Braveheart Women) is sharing ideas, listening to customers' needs, asking the customer questions, and offering solutions. The customer may or may not buy the solution, but at that point, we've done our best. We can leave a business card or catalog, but then we're on our way.

Suzann
Women-Lifestyles.com - career ideas, career transitions

I know sometimes when I mention my business I hear "but I have to sell" or it's "sales". Honestly it's not "sales". It's referral. We as women especially are great at this...all of us. When did you ask someone where they got those really great shoes? Actually, we are selling every day of our lives.

Everyday we are selling (or attempting to). We are usually "selling" our spouse on something that needs purchasing or doing, something our kids need to do. We tell someone where a great sale was, or tell or even ask what restaurant that was. We are all constantly selling, but women do it best


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Cindy Colucci, Independent Consultant, Arbonne International

Well coming from a very competitive back ground where making the highest sales was in big demand.

I can certainly tell you 1st hand, that their are a lot of women out their who are truly intimidated by another's strategies in general. And a lot of times the focus isn't about the product/item, but more or less a personal point of view.

And unfortunately, we can be perceived as being aggressive, pushy or just plain oh intrusive. And once that perception is out their, then instantly their guard goes up and sales go down.

I think this was a very good topic to tackle for that very reason. Mainly because I personally feel as though, once you have your priorities in proper perspective. Then determination and perseverance will most definitely always lead you to your destination.

Know matter what obstacles may appear to be in your way.

You can't get discouraged when someone's not open to your ideas or what you have to sale or offer them in service. Because I would rather take one customer who's interested in something, then one who's not interested in anything at all. Know matter how you try and present yourself. I've simply learned, that a NO can always be turned around into a Beautiful YES

And this applies to whom ever I'm pitching to,

Blessings,

Jennene

Dearest Aneshia,

I humbly agree with your idea about creating a definition of Selling that resonates with you as a person!

The way I define Selling is: "Empowering people to make educated decisions" after all....no one can really force anyone to buy...but we can guide them to discover if what you have to offer is what they really need, want or simply desire!

Cheers,
Anne


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Cheers to Being Bold and Classy Women!

Anne Johnson your Selling Expert
Bold and Classy Women

Hi you are not begging, you have a quality product someone is looking for or needs. You advertise and sell what you have to offer. You are always selling, even if you have a day to day job you have to sell yourself to your employer in order to get the job you want. Why you are the best fit for the job. You are selling yourself because you want this job. In return you are being paid for your services. You are not begging for anything you are being paid for a service. Whether you are selling your own products, or a skill, this is offering a product. You are not asking for anything for free. You may become a very wealthy person if you can get beyond this" block" of thinking that you're begging. You are not begging at all. You're in business for yourself,and this is what business people do offer a product and try to get the public to buy everyday, from the phone you use to the food your buy, to the home you live in everything is sales.

I hope this helped.


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Arnis

I just finished watching the BraveHeart Women TV panel discussion about Why Women Fear Selling....Great Conversation!

Muriel’s point: Women don't want to feel pushy and do not want to be guilty of forcing some one to buy.

Bold & Classy Selling Philosophy Response…you can't force a sale…so don't! Selling is NOT forcing it's Creating awareness and Educating your target markets so that folks know where to find you when they need your Product or Service!

Rolanda’s point: Selling is done by Women who are full of Aggression.

Bold & Classy Selling Philosophy Response: Selling is really actually about driven focused persistence....Asking Asking Questions, Qualifying the Prospect and Clarifying your ability to Fulfill a Prospect's Genuine Need!

Ellie's point: Women need to Support other Women who are Selling.

Bold & Classy Selling Philosophy Response:
Remember, The Global Market Place is so Huge that Women do Not need to compete at the expense of each other!….No hard sell required either. Creative expansion of your target market produces more Results!

Cheers,
Anne Johnson

Founder: Bold and Classy Women Community
Author: Bold and Classy Selling Philosophy


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Cheers to Being Bold and Classy Women!

Anne Johnson your Selling Expert
Bold and Classy Women

Hello everyone! I really think that we shouldn't be afraid to venture out there. I know we are powerful and we will succeed in everything if we will just put our heart to it. It's possible to do it all; you can be a wife, mother, and a business woman as well. It's just a matter of managing your time well. You might want to check out this link http://performtoprofit.com . It will help you achieve the most with your very limited time. Learn to manage your time and not the other way around. It helped me a lot, so I'm hoping it could be of help to you too.


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Tracy Matthewman
TIME MANAGEMENT FOR BUSY FEMALE ENTREPRENEURS
http://performtoprofit.com
http://www.WomenCanDoAnything.com