What I learned as a salesman, and how that improved my sexlife

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What I learned as a salesman, and how that improved my sexlife What I learned as a salesman,…

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My first presentation on Bizcampbe Antwerp 2012, about how i became confidend, and how that improved my sexlife

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What I learned as a salesman, and how that improved my sexlife

What I learned as a salesman,…

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What I learned as a salesman, and how that improved my sexlife

What I learned as a salesman,… and how that improved my sexlife

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What I learned as a salesman, and how that improved my sexlife

33yrs oldLifeblogger, Lifetweeter

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What I learned as a salesman, and how that improved my sexlife

Crazy about

Horses, cats and dogs (and my girlfriend)

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What I learned as a salesman, and how that improved my sexlife

food

Crazy about (fast)food

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What I learned as a salesman, and how that improved my sexlife

Crazy about lawns(and proud John Deere salesman)

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What I learned as a salesman, and how that improved my sexlife

When I started out as a salesman, I had…• A degree in horticulture (i knew how to grow vegetables)• No background what so ever (only experience in IT-related jobs)• No confidence (no confidence at all!)

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What I learned as a salesman, and how that improved my sexlife

And then I got a job as a salesman… …selling lawnmowers.

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What I learned as a salesman, and how that improved my sexlife

#1You are also a product.

You need to sell yourselfConfidence

Fake it until you make it

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What I learned as a salesman, and how that improved my sexlife

#2Be honest!

Don’t be rude, don’t twist your story,don’t think those 2 customers won’t talk to each other

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What I learned as a salesman, and how that improved my sexlife

#3Dare to say “NO”

No, that is not the right machine for you, sir.No, that is not possible with our product.

No, i don’t know that specific detail, let me look that up for you

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What I learned as a salesman, and how that improved my sexlife

#4Customer is King

But you can be the Emperor.

Antoon Vanderstraeten
Agressieve klanten, zaagtelefoons etc
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What I learned as a salesman, and how that improved my sexlife

#5Know your products!

And if you don’t know them, dare to be honest

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What I learned as a salesman, and how that improved my sexlife

#5bis

Know your audience!And if you don’t know them, dare to be honest

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What I learned as a salesman, and how that improved my sexlife

#6No excuses

"You can make excuses or you can make progress. Both take time. One pays." (Chris Brogan)

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What I learned as a salesman, and how that improved my sexlife

#8Sex sells

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What I learned as a salesman, and how that improved my sexlife

And now for the good part….

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What I learned as a salesman, and how that improved my sexlife

#1You are also a product.

You need to sell yourselfConfidence

Fake it until you make it

After I became confidend, i was able to just talk to girls.I wasn’t scared anymore!

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What I learned as a salesman, and how that improved my sexlife

#2Be honest!

Don’t be rude, don’t twist your story,don’t think those 2 customers won’t talk to each other

Give a compliment, mean it, and let it hang.If you’re only looking for a one night stand, say so.

But try to avoid the traps!

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What I learned as a salesman, and how that improved my sexlife

#3Dare to say “NO”

No, that is not the right machine for you, sir.No, that is not possible with our product.

No, i don’t know that specific detail, let me look that up for you

It makes them want you even more!Or…you avoid awkward moments later on.

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What I learned as a salesman, and how that improved my sexlife

#4Customer is King

But you can be the Emperor.

Treat your girl as a Queen.You’ll be King

Antoon Vanderstraeten
Agressieve klanten, zaagtelefoons etc
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What I learned as a salesman, and how that improved my sexlife

#5Know your products!

And if you don’t know them, dare to be honest

Massage-oil is not a lubricant!

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What I learned as a salesman, and how that improved my sexlife

#5bis

Know your audience!And if you don’t know them, dare to be honest

Yes, she has read “50 shades of grey” and yes, she finds it excitingBut does she really wants you to tie her up and smack her bum?

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What I learned as a salesman, and how that improved my sexlife

#6No excuses

"You can make excuses or you can make progress. Both take time. One pays." (Chris Brogan)

Well, sometimes you have to say sorry. In a relationship, excuses can be progress.

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What I learned as a salesman, and how that improved my sexlife

#7Even when he is not working, a salesman is a salesman

"Day by day, what you do is who you become.- " (Heraclitus)

By loving, you become a better lover.By making love, you become a better lover.

Live love!

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What I learned as a salesman, and how that improved my sexlife

Any questions?

@ntonewww.ntone.be

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What I learned as a salesman, and how that improved my sexlife

Any questions?

@ntonewww.ntone.be