The Saint Euphrosynos Cafe

joasia wrote:

Then why do you respond?

To prove that I am right, of course.

joasia wrote:

It is clear to everyone here, who reads this thread,that you have proven my point.

And, as you also should realize, their opinions matter not a wit to me.

But, YOU have to take it to the next level, of "I'm special because I have my own business". "I'm a consultant". Its nice to see that you finally see my brilliance. Again, I say, get over it, Mr. Know-it-all. You think you know everything about Orthodoxy or business or marriage ...

You, are both. You sell the product and help in implementation and adjustments. Precisely my point. Unlike someone who just takes the order, I first need to make the client aware of why he needs my services and then convince him that I am the best person to fill that need. I do 360 degree sales. A ...

I would consider your job as a customer service job though, whether others would call it sales or not. Now THAT'S funny. A car salesman -- 1) Customer walks into the showroom because he ALREADY wants to buy the product (car,truck, etc.) 2) Customer says "I want that car with a truckbed on the ...

Stumbler, The issue I see here is that we have always been in 2 different types of sales environments. Being in Management/Strategy Consulting and prior to that Software Product Development and Project Assurance, my sales were always relationship based and a majority were strictly from referrals. I ...

No one held a gun to your head. These were your choices.

And although I do not understand the complete situation - I have to wonder why a dying man would be buying a truck? Did you all hold him hostage in your office? Or was it HIS choice to be there?