Traditional selling techniques - frequently taught at seminars and on late-night cable television - are the norm in professional selling, but just about everyone in sales today agrees that these antiquated techniques simply don't work. Every sales prospect has heard the old techniques countless times before, and most know what a salesperson is going to say even before the presentation begins! That's why prospects can so easily control a sales call - and destroy the salesperson's self-esteem in the process.
Prospects never controlled David Sandler or anyone who masters his groundbreaking selling techniques. In "You Can't Teach a Kid to Ride a Bike at a Seminar," you learn to master the seven key sales principles of the Sandler Selling System - and how and when to use them. You don't have to be subservient, forfeit your self-esteem, or fake enthusiasm about your product or service. And you never have to lie!
This Sandler publication is a collaborative effort with the successful writing team of Sam Deep and Lyle Sussman, Ph.D. Sam is a motivational speaker, trainer and consultant from Pittsburgh, and Lyle is Professor of Management at the University of Louisville.
A Five-Star Reader's Review from Amazon.com:
"A great book of useful sales tips. This is a great reference book for quick sales solutions…These non-traditional sales strategies really hit the mark.”
I have worked in sales now for around fifteen years and by my own admission, for most of that time I was what you might describe as an "old school salesman"! I was reasonably successful, but spent a lot of time chasing customers, giving away my expertise and information whilst being treated poorly by potential customers and buyers.
I must admit when I started at Sandler I was very sceptical, and I couldn't get my head around many of the principles. It took a while for the information to trickle in, but I jumped in with both feet, and proved that you can teach an old dog new tricks!
My sales approach has completely changed, for the better I might add! I no longer chase customers, they come to me. My sales revenue has risen dramatically, along with my self esteem! My communication skills have improved greatly and I have learnt the importance of listening intently to my customers individual requirements. The skills gained at Sandler have also enriched my personal life and have opened my eyes to a completely new way of thinking.
In a nutshell I would wholeheartedly recommend this training to anyone, in any walk of life. My only regret is that I didn't discover Sandler when I first got into sales, who knows where I would be now..........?
Thanks again Mark!
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Mark Valentine, Sales Director, Universal Tanker Services.