Eight Traits of a Salesperson and Company to Avoid

Avoid salespeople who:

  • Talk down about other products or firms. Professionals don’t get involved in pissing matches.
  • Confuse you and abuse your trust.
  • Deceive you, telling you they’re taking a survey or you’ve just won a contest. If you don’t feel they have your best interest at heart don’t subject yourself to it.

Avoid dealing with companies who:

  • Pressure you to purchase large quantities of products (whether it be their products or the media materials).
  • Do not repurchase inventory if you decide to leave the business.
  • Sell few or no products to consumers.
  • Have a ‘we can terminate you at anytime without cause’ clause.

The lesson here is once again in relationships.

For companies, sales people and customers.

Companies should know better, since they are in the business of being a service to more than one group of people (the reps and the customers) but not all of them do.

As a prospective business owner take a close look at the two groups above. Is the sales person expressing interest in you and wanting to build a relationship with you OR are they cramming data and ‘team spirit’ down your throat?

Even if the sales rep passes your test, what about the company–did you read the policy and procedures to be sure they have your best interest at heart?

It’s incredibly easy to get caught up in the hype being spun about company and product but when it comes right down to it–neither the company or the product are the secret to your success.

You already have everything you need to succeed.

However, when aligning with a company or product you do want to be sure you have the whole picture.

Best of Luck!

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