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Seeing sales as just a job
Seeing sales as just a job
Selling should be your life - otherwise, you're in the wrong business.

After closing a deal, immediately start on the next one by inviting the customer to a barbecue.

There, you should be selling your neighbors and friends - even your wife and kids - on anything from the virtues of A-1 sauce to your latest business plan. Never stop selling.

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Last updated September 24 2008: 7:37 AM ET
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