I was reminded today of an older church and evangelism story.
A traveling evangelist knocked on a door and was invited into a home. He
seemed surprised to be sitting in the living room with the homeowners and their
children politely gathered around. The homeowner prompted the guest
evangelist and said, "Well what do you have to share?" The evangelist said, "Well, I have never
gotten this far... I am not quite sure..."
That is exactly how I felt when I answered
a telephone call this morning from a Chamber of Commerce representative.
She asked if I had ever considered their fair city to do a program
in. Frankly, having recently looked for new options, I settled in to chat
with the young lady. I said that I would like to give a new venue
consideration since my clients come in from around the country. I was surprised by the following
opening/closing/ending/good bye! "Should
I call you back in a few months to check in on you then?"
Are your sales people inches away from
learning more yet too shy and untrained to take the ball and run with it?
That is exactly what happened for that Chamber of Commerce representative this
morning. I wonder if I will even get a call back in a couple of months. I
doubt it.
We teach salespeople to help their
prospects and customers to become more productive and profitable. Are you
a member of a Chamber of Commerce that is serving or not serving your community
this way? How about your own business? Do you serve your prospects and
customers?
I would enjoy an opportunity to talk with
you and to listen to the challenges that you face in the advancement of your
sales. My office number is 239-599-8408 and my email address is Jim@c4oe.com. Join me on
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