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Re: What a Vegas Pimp Can Teach You About Sales

Warren Whitlock — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 09:34:44 -0000

I try to remember that many beginners try things out of excitement or ignorance. I point them to a post like this and they almost always agree and change

Re: What a Vegas Pimp Can Teach You About Sales

Blah — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:31:46 -0000

The irony here is that while I was scrolling down the page, I happened to mouse over the stupid "ShareThis" link that popped up some web page spam that will not go away unless I click it. That's fantastic. Now I've got to navigate my pointer to that microscopic X and click my mouse on something I don't care about.

Thanks for not following your own advice.

Don't be that guy.

Kthxbye.

Re: What a Vegas Pimp Can Teach You About Sales

phong khang — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:42:38 -0000

I totally agree with this post. I hate walking at the mall, just minding my own business, and then out of no where a lady walks up to me and showers me with her new "better than sex" cologne that's the best thing since sliced bread.

Re: What a Vegas Pimp Can Teach You About Sales

seantmcvey — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:13:26 -0000

THANK YOU for addressing this. It is unbelievable how much spam is still out there, even with new forms of targeted media. Next time (probably today) someone hands me a flier on the street of NY, I will tell them to come read this post.

Re: What a Vegas Pimp Can Teach You About Sales

Beau Blackwell — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:27:18 -0000

There's probably no more important lesson in sales, as in every business, than "what NOT to do."

It's funny that you guys were talking about the Yubby guy, I immediately thought of someone else who did exactly the same thing at the first three BlogWorld sessions I went to. I was worried I was going to have to hear his self-promotional "questions" in every session of the show!

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Sonia Simone — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:05:37 -0000

Ugh, Yubby Guy. If only I'd had a nice little taser.

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Zemalf — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 02:13:39 -0000

Ugh, conference spam, that's just wrong or stupid, or both. I guess it's that way with all the spam, you throw enough crap, eventually enough will stick (to a badge if nothing else), which is sad. Personally, I have minus-100% conversion when it comes to unsolicited direct "marketing". Not only I won't buy anything, but I refuse to have any contact with such "marketer" (block/unfollow/ignore).

As a side note, and you know what wouldn't been perfect? That picture right there with similar moustache and pose, but the picture would be you David! It isn't, is it? :)

Re: What a Vegas Pimp Can Teach You About Sales

The Niche Think Tank — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:09:33 -0000

Nice!!!

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Richard60 — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:30:05 -0000

As a former marine I can tell you some stories about "agressive" sales tactics that would curl your hair and not only in the orient either. But I am the champion of the "buzz off" pal comeback, four years in the Corps and not one tattoo, talk about peer pressure!
I hate the aggressive sales pitch with a passion but that's what they teach you in sales seminars, no matter what they say, overcome the objection, get that sale, who cares if they need it or not? I DO

Re: What a Vegas Pimp Can Teach You About Sales

Dave Doolin — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:10:41 -0000

Very good point about business cards.

My next set of business cards is going to be *expensive*. Not cut rose quartz expensive, but definitely expensive enough that I won't be passing them out like Halloween candy.

Re: What a Vegas Pimp Can Teach You About Sales

Tom Wanek — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 21:47:24 -0000

Yep, this approach just adds to the noise and raises skepticism. The Twitter example is one most can identify with.

Re: What a Vegas Pimp Can Teach You About Sales

Steve — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:25:46 -0000

I have never had the pimp come up to me. I've seen the Mexicans and the Mexican's little brother and the Mexican's mother, and the Mexican's grandmother but never the pimp.

Re: What a Vegas Pimp Can Teach You About Sales

tampabaybuckeye — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:08:59 -0000

Great Observation Dave!
P.S I guess for the Mexicans..its a better gig than sitting in front of Home Depot! LOL....

Re: What a Vegas Pimp Can Teach You About Sales

Jackie Thorpe Ewing — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:32:28 -0000

Very funny look at how manic some people can get with their "message"! Seems a bunch of us missed a good time at BlogWorld.

Re: What a Vegas Pimp Can Teach You About Sales

JR Griggs — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:15:32 -0000

lol, well looks like you had an interesting week.

Great observations, I love looking at how internet marketing or spam is nothing but whats been done forever offline. Just digital and quicker now.

Re: What a Vegas Pimp Can Teach You About Sales

Rich Lazzara — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:56:35 -0000

Good stuff and SO true. Real world spammers. You better have your best Spam Blocker in full affect when walking around Vegas! Funny stuff indeed.

Re: What a Vegas Pimp Can Teach You About Sales

Nathan Hangen — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:48:53 -0000

Absolutely hilarious Dave...the Yubby guy reigns supreme in my book. I LOL'd with each example and reminded me of the fun to be had at Blogworld :)

Re: What a Vegas Pimp Can Teach You About Sales

James Schipper — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:44:35 -0000

He was putting his sticker on YOUR badge? Like the thing hanging from your neck? That's a good way to get a lesson in ducking real quick.