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Good Networking = Sales Success

October 28th, 2008 @ 11:30 am

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Categories: General, Negotiations, Pitches, Sales Skills, Sales Tips, Video

Tags: Network, Sales Strategy, Sales Force Management, Sales, Geoffrey James, Success, Energy, Networking

It's been said (repeatedly) that relationships are what makes sales pros successful. Here's a short video of sales guru Keith Ferrazzi explaining why networking is the single most important element of success... in sales, and in life.

Readers: Any of you ever seen this guy speak?  He seems pretty high energy.

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    dareconcrete

    10/30/08 | Report as spam

    RE: Good Networking = Sales Success

    This is absolutely awsome! Using your everyday power. People we know!

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    Sicilia

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    RE: Good Networking = Sales Success

    I wholeheartedly agree. There are many ways to network so I'd like to know what Keith recommends as the most effective tools and ways to acheive the most success through networking.

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    michaelperla@...

    10/30/08 | Report as spam

    RE: Good Networking = Sales Success

    I've read his book - Never Eat Alone ... same theme - it's a good book. He has a pretty interesting story. He also seems to follow the motto of "the world belongs to the askers." It's amazing what you can get if you just ask.

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