Archive for Category: Persistence

The sales odyssey: Lessons in persistence. The Paul Kinuthia story

Persistence and the art of connecting the dots pave the path to your success in selling. They are cornerstones of the sales odyssey; the sales journey. Here are two compelling stories that demonstrate this—one of unwavering persistence and another of methodical dot-connecting. The stories illuminate the essence of thriving in the competitive realm of sales.

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Three lessons on courage, from sales jokes

Sales jokes are not just for the humour, but the learning, too. So, courage brother; like a humourist, do not stumble over vexatious beings. If your targets have been ghosting you lately and so feel in perpetual ‘Njaanuary’ mode, here’s something to lighten your spirits — sales jokes from which we can learn the importance

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Persistence is key to successful selling

Attacking is deftly persisting through every challenge coming your sales way without losing your enthusiasm. And persistence is an admirable quality-even to those who do not manifest it. While attending a funeral out of town last Friday, I was reminded of the importance of persistence to successful selling. Several hawkers were present, each selling  the

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