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    Getting to the decision maker

    Does anyone have any specific tips on getting to the decision maker? I'd love to hear them.

    What got me thinking about it was I got spammed with this email - 6 sales tips to increase your sales. I might not have subscribed, but for once I really enjoyed the read.

    Tip 6 is Talk to the right people – the decision makers.

    But when it comes to chasing bigger business accounts in particular, easier said than done.
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    You just tell his/her secretary that screens the calls that you are Mr. so-and-so from the local fire department and you need to speak to him/her to find out where you should put the furniture that you managed to save from his/her burning house !
    I am sure you will be put through in no time.
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    Care full with this one.
    Yes and when you identify yourself, I tell you to get lost very quickly, never to do business with you again, as you are devious and therefor what ever you sell or represent is a lie.
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    I fully agree with Justloadit on this one.

    My route, being honest. Yes, laugh. I'd rather be honest than lie to people why I'm there. I promised myself, that when I have this company of mine, it'll be based on honesty. Easier said than done. I've lost a lot of business from people asking me to install pirated software for a quick buck, rather than purchasing Genuine Microsoft Software.

    It's hard to say no, especially when you need the money. But when you are honest, you walk out of there with a huge smile on your face. Being proud that you took a stand. Even though you didn't get the sale.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Justloadit View Post
    Care full with this one.
    Yes and when you identify yourself, I tell you to get lost very quickly, never to do business with you again, as you are devious and therefor what ever you sell or represent is a lie.
    Sorry guys..this is more a joke than good advice. You should know my dry sense of humor by now !
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    Scare tacticks do work though, after my inspections I make sure that the owners are afraid to sleep. I show pictures and give very vivid descriptions of spreading fires/electrocutions. Also of the expenses that will arise should something happen. Most of the time I have an appointment to do the repairs before I walk out the door.

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    Honesty rules, I think one should explain to the PA/Secretary what the boss can gain from doing business with you. Be persistent, eventually the PA/Secretary will get tired and make a plan.

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    Hi Sparks, nothing wrong with your method, you are not lying, you are telling the truth, what you describe can happen.
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    I often have a pock around for google for 5 mins, gleam any info you can find, the more info you have, the more names you can drop, or events he/she attended, the better

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dave A View Post
    Does anyone have any specific tips on getting to the decision maker? I'd love to hear them.

    What got me thinking about it was I got spammed with this email. I might not have subscribed, but for once I really enjoyed the read.

    Tip 6 is Talk to the right people – the decision makers.
    Everyone is the decision makers, I am decision makers and you are as well.

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