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Hire the Attitude

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Bill Farquharson

A salesperson can be taught skills, can gain experience, and has a personality predetermined from DNA. None of these are choices. In this week’s blog, Bill talks about coming across a salesperson who had one of those things you just can’t teach and something we all can choose.

I checked in on a former Sales Vault member a couple weeks ago. He had been let go by his company and figured he might need a supportive call.

Over the course of the conversation, I remembered a client of mine who was looking for salespeople and made the connection. Hopefully, it will work out for the both of them.

I sent an email to the company which was hiring and explained the situation. I confessed that I did not know the sales rep very well but listed what I knew of his background and felt he might be a good fit.

Closing, I threw in the one thing I was certain of: He has a good attitude. The response I received was telling: “I hire good attitudes.”

Experience is earned.

Skills are taught.

Personality is predisposed.

Attitude is a choice.

Hire the attitude.

Every sales challenge you’re facing has been solved by someone else. For $45/month, you can find ideas, inspiration, and continuous sales growth through The Sales Vault community. For more information, go to SalesVault.pro. I can be reached at 781-934-7036 or bill@salesvault.pro.

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