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I like sayings and they sometimes help during the sale

by sandalwood
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I thought I'd see if anyone else liked to use sayings during their sales process or when giving speeches. So, I'll start off the round robin with one from Henry Ford:

"Any one who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the Government take care of them better take a closer look at the American Indian."

I have a bunch more like "when you made the sale, shut up" but I'll save them for later posts.

Love to hear yours,

Tom
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  • Profile picture of the author kirbymarketingconcierge
    "we talk in generalities, but live in detail"

    love that 1


    funny 1 (and it's deep from a sales standpoint , just think about it)

    laurel & hardy

    "a horse can find it's way to water, but a pencil must be lead"

    have a great day sandalwood
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    • Profile picture of the author Claude Whitacre
      These are quotes I'm putting in my new book. Enjoy.

      Quotes;

      “Dear Pessimists and Optimists:
      While you were debating whether the glass of water was half empty or half full...I drank it”


      “You can get everything in life you want, as long as you get enough other peopleget what they want”
      Zig Ziglar

      “Positioning: When an angry dog runs at you, clap your hands, smile, and say ‘Here Boy!’”
      Claude

      “Don’t wish your load was lighter. Build a stronger arm” Claude

      “Don’t complain about the rules. Get better at the game” My Dad, when we were playing checkers. I was 8 or 10 years old. Of course, when I hurt my elbow, he said “It will stop hurting when the pain goes away”. Solid medical advice from my Dad. HA!

      To your critics “ What great thing have you accomplished that lets you set limits for me?”

      “What great thing would you attempt, if you knew you could not fail?” No idea where it came from, but I sure love the thought.

      “Perhaps I am stronger than I think” Thomas Merton. I can’t say those words without getting a chill up my spine.

      “Everything is impossible, until someone does it” No idea who said it first. Maybe me.

      “It’s not who you are. It’s what you do that defines you” Batman

      “The person saying it cannot be done should not criticize the person doing it” No idea where it came from.

      “Winning isn’t everything. Wanting to win is” Catfish Hunter

      “The great lie in every argument is that one side is actually correct” Claude

      “We see things not as they are, but as we are” No idea. But it sure sounds right.

      “What gets measured, Improves” John Lawhon author of Selling Retail

      “By not making a decision, the answer is ‘No” Claude

      “Work. The work will teach you how to do it” No idea where it came from

      “Become so involved in your task, that when you are done, it is only then that you realize what you did was impossible” Claude

      “Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing about”
      Benjamin Franklin
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      • Profile picture of the author kirbymarketingconcierge
        "Dear Pessimists and Optimists:
        While you were debating whether the glass of water was half empty or half full...I drank it"


        I really like that 1!

        good work claude
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        • Profile picture of the author RyanLester
          The biblical version would be: "We see things not as they are, but as though they were"

          Speaks of having faith.
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        • Profile picture of the author Claude Whitacre
          Originally Posted by kirbymarketingconcierge View Post

          "Dear Pessimists and Optimists:
          While you were debating whether the glass of water was half empty or half full...I drank it"


          I really like that 1!

          good work claude
          Thanks. I would like to think that it came from little old me. But who knows.
          Maybe I read it somewhere on the back of a chewing gum wrapper.
          It's one of my favorites.

          How about "Anger is a dagger you hold by the blade". Not from me, but it sure stuck with me.

          From the movie "Time After Time". "The first man to raise his fist is the first one to run out of ideas".

          Tom: Thanks for the thread.
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          • Profile picture of the author sandalwood
            Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre View Post

            Thanks. I would like to think that it came from little old me. But who knows.
            Maybe I read it somewhere on the back of a chewing gum wrapper.
            It's one of my favorites.

            How about "Anger is a dagger you hold by the blade". Not from me, but it sure stuck with me.

            From the movie "Time After Time". "The first man to raise his fist is the first one to run out of ideas".

            Tom: Thanks for the thread.
            You are very welcome and I certainly appreciate your lengthy post. Loved the sayings. I bet there are a bunch more that can be posted.

            One of my exercises at the gym is to do pushups with a 35 lb weight on my back. I do 4 sets of 25 reps. Believe it or not while doing them I am letting my mind wander and I always wonder what will show up. As it turns out the stuff that floats through the brain around rep #20 is amazing.

            For example, a routine by the 3 Stooges popped in yesterday and immediately the face of this prospect shown brightly. I have a saying for that too, f****** amazing.

            Anyway, glad everyone liked the post.

            Tom
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            • Profile picture of the author Claude Whitacre
              Originally Posted by sandalwood View Post

              One of my exercises at the gym is to do pushups with a 35 lb weight on my back. I do 4 sets of 25 reps. Believe it or not while doing them I am letting my mind wander and I always wonder what will show up. As it turns out the stuff that floats through the brain around rep #20 is amazing.
              Tom
              Tom; You young kids now-a-days. Just because you are stronger than most men, isn't a reason to make us older 50 something men feel inferior.

              When you get to be my age, you'll know what it's like to not be the strongest guy in the gym. Show some respect for your elders.
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              • Profile picture of the author sandalwood
                Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre View Post

                Tom; You young kids now-a-days. Just because you are stronger than most men, isn't a reason to make us older 50 something men feel inferior.

                When you get to be my age, you'll know what it's like to not be the strongest guy in the gym. Show some respect for your elders.
                Claude,

                I am 67 and started doing them on a dare. One of the older guys I kibitz with told me I couldn't do a push up w/a weight on my back. So, being a giant numb nuts I said oh yeah, watch this. I put on a 25 lb weight did 10 push ups and thought I was gonna die. Long story short, I graduated to 35 when my heart doctor said that would help the ole ticker.

                I watch the 30 somethings work out and when they aren't around I try their routine but slower and w/a lot less weight. Kind of fun as it clears out the cob webs plus I get to b.s. with some nice people.

                Have a great day...

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  • Profile picture of the author kenmichaels
    My favorite saying of all time.

    "congratulations ... please hold"
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    • Profile picture of the author kirbymarketingconcierge
      Originally Posted by kenmichaels View Post

      My favorite saying of all time.

      "congratulations ... please hold"
      that is funny!

      how about this one for training/managing sales reps :

      "hire in masses, train in classes,...and
      kick them out on their asses!"
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    • Profile picture of the author Claude Whitacre
      Originally Posted by kenmichaels View Post

      My favorite saying of all time.

      "congratulations ... please hold"
      Son Of A Biltch! There is no way I can top that. You are the official master of the Forum. I tip my hat to you Sir.
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    "It's like when people buy a snowblower in the summer."

    Gotta love off-season promotions haha.
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    • Profile picture of the author sandalwood
      George Carlin went through a long dissertation and ended it with:

      Because the owners of this country know the truth, it's called the American Dream, because you have to be asleep to believe it." - George Carlin

      Anybody believe the US is owned and if so by who and you have to be asleep to believe the American Dream?
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    "Revenue is Vanity, Profit is Sanity, Cash is Reality"

    "Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle"
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      "we take Your money and Our experience,
      and turn it into OUR MONEY, and Your Experience"
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      • Profile picture of the author Claude Whitacre
        I once took a new employee for a drive. We got to the top of a hill, got out of the car...and I told him "See that beautiful home over there? See the landscaping, the orchards, the horses running free? See the imported cars in the driveway? I just want you to know...that if you work very hard, put in long hours...and put your shoulder to the wheel..and help me build my company...(with my arm sweeping ..taking it all in) someday....someday all of this will be mine."

        The first time I heard that joke I burst out laughing. I've told the story to business owners, and they laugh. But I used to tell it to a room full of new trainees...and they never laughed. (Which I though was funny in itself).

        One day my sales manager and my wife both had a talk with me and made me promise not to tell new employees that story anymore. They were right, of course. But I wanted to share it.
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  • Profile picture of the author misterme
    Sorry to post here so late in the thread. I meant to much earlier but several days ago I tried doing some pushups with a 35 pound weight on my back and I've just now managed to get it off my back so I could get up off the floor.

    Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre View Post

    when I hurt my elbow, he said “It will stop hurting when the pain goes away”.
    Was he right?

    Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre View Post

    The first time I heard that joke I burst out laughing...
    I remember seeing that as a single panel gag cartoon back in the 80's, in one of those Success or Entrepreneur magazines! It IS funny and I've mentioned it over the years too. That's too funny.

    Another one I recall was a drawing of a guy seated on a chair in the middle of an otherwise completely empty room, except for the sign behind him that said, "I delegate everything."
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    • Profile picture of the author sandalwood
      Originally Posted by misterme View Post

      Sorry to post here so late in the thread. I meant to much earlier but several days ago I tried doing some pushups with a 35 pound weight on my back and I've just now managed to get it off my back so I could get up off the floor.



      Was he right?



      I remember seeing that as a single panel gag cartoon back in the 80's, in one of those Success or Entrepreneur magazines! It IS funny and I've mentioned it over the years too. That's too funny.

      Another one I recall was a drawing of a guy seated on a chair in the middle of an otherwise completely empty room, except for the sign behind him that said, "I delegate everything."
      Congratulations on getting up off the floor. Now try the TRX series . Anyhoo, to quote my cardiologist when I asked him about my exercises, "if it hurts, stop." I believe with that information, you are now a certified cardiologist. I know I feel like one.

      While I am at it, let me toss in another of my favorites:

      Milton Friedman pointed out that "there is nothing as permanent as a temporary government program."

      Not being political here but wait until 2nd or 3rd Q 13 and the rest of Obummer Care is let out of its dungeon. I have a feeling our client pool (of small businesses) will follow my doctor's advice and stop. In other words, they will close their doors.

      But, as long as the gym stays open and the Mayans are wrong, I'll be humping 35 pounders. I have found a way to do nothing and make money. I hope you have too.

      Good luck to you...

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      • Profile picture of the author Claude Whitacre
        This is not a joke. This actually happened.

        Years ago, I was in a bar. A woman came over and sat next to me.
        She asked (after a few hints that I buy her a drink) "What do you do for a living?"
        I said "I sell vacuum cleaners"
        She asked "How do you make money doing that?"

        I said "I sell them for more them I pay for them"
        She looked puzzled.. "Is that legal?"

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    "In every difficulty lies opportunity."

    I said it, Einstein stole it.
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  • Profile picture of the author ERPLeadsWriter
    I use the following sayings frequently but mostly because of the facts they represent:

    "There is no such thing as a free lunch."

    "You get what you pay for."

    Sometimes I get the feeling these sayings are more sober than appealing but it does help when some people are just too shortsighted in terms of costs.
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