Comments on: How to Handle a Door-to-Door Salesman http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/17/effective-techniques-for-handling-door-to-door-salesmen/ Common sense advice on money saving tips, how to get out of debt, high interest savings accounts, cd rates, money market accounts, mortgage rates, money management and more. Mon, 20 May 2013 01:59:04 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: LB http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/17/effective-techniques-for-handling-door-to-door-salesmen/comment-page-4/#comment-3313439 LB Thu, 11 Apr 2013 19:21:05 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/17/effective-techniques-for-handling-door-to-door-salesmen/#comment-3313439 I have a chihuahua and he barks like a big dog.... If you don't see where the barking is coming from you really would think its a huge dog. Nonetheless When these Door-to-door ppl come to my door and ring the bell my dog (my little-small chunky dog) stands by the door and growls...within secs the person is gone... :) I have a chihuahua and he barks like a big dog…. If you don’t see where the barking is coming from you really would think its a huge dog. Nonetheless When these Door-to-door ppl come to my door and ring the bell my dog (my little-small chunky dog) stands by the door and growls…within secs the person is gone… :)

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]]> By: Doubleglazin guy UK http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/17/effective-techniques-for-handling-door-to-door-salesmen/comment-page-4/#comment-3288687 Doubleglazin guy UK Sun, 24 Feb 2013 17:50:19 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/17/effective-techniques-for-handling-door-to-door-salesmen/#comment-3288687 That my friend is called hitting the nail on the head very well written. That is how I always look at my job. Thank you That my friend is called hitting the nail on the head very well written. That is how I always look at my job.

Thank you

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]]> By: Doubleglazin guy UK http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/17/effective-techniques-for-handling-door-to-door-salesmen/comment-page-4/#comment-3288681 Doubleglazin guy UK Sun, 24 Feb 2013 17:27:19 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/17/effective-techniques-for-handling-door-to-door-salesmen/#comment-3288681 yes yes yes I like you because you make sense. yes yes yes I like you because you make sense.

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]]> By: Doubleglazin guy UK http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/17/effective-techniques-for-handling-door-to-door-salesmen/comment-page-4/#comment-3288679 Doubleglazin guy UK Sun, 24 Feb 2013 17:23:36 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/17/effective-techniques-for-handling-door-to-door-salesmen/#comment-3288679 This site makes me laugh its implying that ALL door to door sales people are crooks. Well that's just a cover for stupid people making stupid decisions. As for telling people to be rude, that's just ignorant. I say listen carefully to what they say then answer them honestly BUT use your head not your heart. The world is full of stupid, ignorant and rude people. Please don't be one of them. Yes some door to door people are crooks but they are conmen not salespeople and I could tell you some very scary stories about the public . This site makes me laugh its implying that ALL door to door sales people are crooks. Well that’s just a cover for stupid people making stupid decisions. As for telling people to be rude, that’s just ignorant.
I say listen carefully to what they say then answer them honestly BUT use your head not your heart.
The world is full of stupid, ignorant and rude people. Please don’t be one of them.
Yes some door to door people are crooks but they are conmen not salespeople and I could tell you some very scary stories about the public .

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]]> By: anthony http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/17/effective-techniques-for-handling-door-to-door-salesmen/comment-page-4/#comment-3202502 anthony Mon, 07 Jan 2013 03:17:12 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/17/effective-techniques-for-handling-door-to-door-salesmen/#comment-3202502 Sounds pretty silly. Door to door salesman are people who have been laid off from the recession. I am a double B.A with a masters and only job i could get was a door to door sales. This saved my family of 6. Some of us are honest and none pushy. Sounds pretty silly. Door to door salesman are people who have been laid off from the recession. I am a double B.A with a masters and only job i could get was a door to door sales. This saved my family of 6. Some of us are honest and none pushy.

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]]> By: Ralph http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/17/effective-techniques-for-handling-door-to-door-salesmen/comment-page-4/#comment-3170652 Ralph Sun, 23 Dec 2012 10:45:24 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/17/effective-techniques-for-handling-door-to-door-salesmen/#comment-3170652 I am a door to door salesman and I sell cable. I do not creat a need that isn't already there because basically, this is not a need but, a want. People want it and they will get it. Unethical people do the things that you all are discribing. The ethical salesman finds the need that is there and tries to fullfill it. Whether it is cable or whatever it maybe. Sales is something you do for the customer not to the customer! I am a firm believer in this. My job is to find those who are using the product and sway them toward my company by offering large discounts and special packages. Yes, I am in a neiborhood for more than one day and will not tell you I won't be. My pitch last all of twenty seconds, if you want to talk, or show interest, I will ask question to find what package is best for you and fits your needs. If you say, not interested too fast, The question is, not interested in what? By not at least finding out what they have is just screwing yourself. It maybe something you have been looking for. BTW Kirby will cancel a contract within 30 days of the purchase. If you don't need it, don't buy it. If you don't want it, then say no intrest. or simply, no thank you. But, close the door, this indicates the sale is over. It's the period at the end of the sentance. Not all salesmen or women evil. Not all of them are out to get you and your hard earned money. Some really do want to help you get the most for your money. Don't close the door on your savings because you don't like door to door sales people. You are going to have to deal with a sale person at some point no matter what you buy. There is the key. To buy it, somebody has to sell it. I am a door to door salesman and I sell cable. I do not creat a need that isn’t already there because basically, this is not a need but, a want. People want it and they will get it.
Unethical people do the things that you all are discribing. The ethical salesman finds the need that is there and tries to fullfill it. Whether it is cable or whatever it maybe. Sales is something you do for the customer not to the customer! I am a firm believer in this.
My job is to find those who are using the product and sway them toward my company by offering large discounts and special packages. Yes, I am in a neiborhood for more than one day and will not tell you I won’t be.
My pitch last all of twenty seconds, if you want to talk, or show interest, I will ask question to find what package is best for you and fits your needs. If you say, not interested too fast, The question is, not interested in what?
By not at least finding out what they have is just screwing yourself. It maybe something you have been looking for.
BTW Kirby will cancel a contract within 30 days of the purchase.
If you don’t need it, don’t buy it. If you don’t want it, then say no intrest. or simply, no thank you. But, close the door, this indicates the sale is over. It’s the period at the end of the sentance.
Not all salesmen or women evil. Not all of them are out to get you and your hard earned money. Some really do want to help you get the most for your money.
Don’t close the door on your savings because you don’t like door to door sales people.
You are going to have to deal with a sale person at some point no matter what you buy. There is the key. To buy it, somebody has to sell it.

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]]> By: Chris http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/17/effective-techniques-for-handling-door-to-door-salesmen/comment-page-4/#comment-3010122 Chris Mon, 24 Sep 2012 04:47:25 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/17/effective-techniques-for-handling-door-to-door-salesmen/#comment-3010122 I don't mean to be rude but I think that this is a rather ignorant post. I am a door to door salesman and you mentioned that it is a terrible job and that we shouldn't be doing it; however I quite enjoy my job and I am paid very well. On another note, door to door salesmen/women contribute a lot to the economy and realistically without salesmen/women regular people wouldn't have jobs sitting in a desk somewhere because there would be no revenue coming into the company's you work for to pay your wage. We are at the forefront creating jobs for the rest of you. I don’t mean to be rude but I think that this is a rather ignorant post. I am a door to door salesman and you mentioned that it is a terrible job and that we shouldn’t be doing it; however I quite enjoy my job and I am paid very well. On another note, door to door salesmen/women contribute a lot to the economy and realistically without salesmen/women regular people wouldn’t have jobs sitting in a desk somewhere because there would be no revenue coming into the company’s you work for to pay your wage. We are at the forefront creating jobs for the rest of you.

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]]> By: Trevor C http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/17/effective-techniques-for-handling-door-to-door-salesmen/comment-page-4/#comment-2997452 Trevor C Mon, 17 Sep 2012 06:25:04 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/17/effective-techniques-for-handling-door-to-door-salesmen/#comment-2997452 They way I deal with door to door salespeople is to tell them straight out that I am not interested. When they persist (which is almost always) I say to them look. I have already told you that I am not interested in your product. maybe the fault is mine in not making myself more clearly understood so I will tell you again that I am not interested in your product. Now! If I have to tell you again, you will not find me to be as polite and understanding as I have been on the first two occasions. This nearly always works. If not I say there is the gate (while pointing to it), now take your product and f--k off with it. This definitely works. They way I deal with door to door salespeople is to tell them straight out that I am not interested. When they persist (which is almost always) I say to them look. I have already told you that I am not interested in your product. maybe the fault is mine in not making myself more clearly understood so I will tell you again that I am not interested in your product. Now! If I have to tell you again, you will not find me to be as polite and understanding as I have been on the first two occasions. This nearly always works. If not I say there is the gate (while pointing to it), now take your product and f–k off with it. This definitely works.

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]]> By: Not Interested http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/17/effective-techniques-for-handling-door-to-door-salesmen/comment-page-4/#comment-2942152 Not Interested Thu, 16 Aug 2012 20:29:48 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/17/effective-techniques-for-handling-door-to-door-salesmen/#comment-2942152 Don't be rude or a jerk? I'm sorry if you knock on my door trying to sell me something that I did not initiate then I'm going to as rude as I want to be. Don’t be rude or a jerk?

I’m sorry if you knock on my door trying to sell me something that I did not initiate then I’m going to as rude as I want to be.

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]]> By: Jesse http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/17/effective-techniques-for-handling-door-to-door-salesmen/comment-page-4/#comment-2857872 Jesse Thu, 12 Jul 2012 22:57:30 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/17/effective-techniques-for-handling-door-to-door-salesmen/#comment-2857872 I'd like to make a suggestion that might be helpful to others who dislike being bothered by salespeople, as well as salespeople who don't want to appear to be seen in a bad light. Recently, we had a guy come buy advertising his window company. When I told him that I wasn't in the market (we JUST bought our house), he was very polite, thanked me for my time, and gave me a flier with their URL so I could contact them in the future. They are a local company, and immediately, because I didn't feel pressured, I felt that when I DO need new windows, I would buy from them EVEN IF THEY ARE MORE EXPENSIVE. So I called the company the next day, told them of my experience, and thanked them for not being pushy. I told them that, because of how the man treated me, with politeness and understanding, that I would definitely keep their information and look to them first when I can use them. I suggested that they let him know, again, that his actions are the right way to act. As much as I dislike being solicited, I also know that not all of them are pushy you-know-whats, and maybe if we start calling these companies that do a good job of it and complimenting them, perhaps that attitude will trickle down to the understanding of those pushy ones. And use their business, even if you have to spend a bit more, and recommend them to others, as well. I’d like to make a suggestion that might be helpful to others who dislike being bothered by salespeople, as well as salespeople who don’t want to appear to be seen in a bad light.

Recently, we had a guy come buy advertising his window company. When I told him that I wasn’t in the market (we JUST bought our house), he was very polite, thanked me for my time, and gave me a flier with their URL so I could contact them in the future. They are a local company, and immediately, because I didn’t feel pressured, I felt that when I DO need new windows, I would buy from them EVEN IF THEY ARE MORE EXPENSIVE.

So I called the company the next day, told them of my experience, and thanked them for not being pushy. I told them that, because of how the man treated me, with politeness and understanding, that I would definitely keep their information and look to them first when I can use them. I suggested that they let him know, again, that his actions are the right way to act.

As much as I dislike being solicited, I also know that not all of them are pushy you-know-whats, and maybe if we start calling these companies that do a good job of it and complimenting them, perhaps that attitude will trickle down to the understanding of those pushy ones. And use their business, even if you have to spend a bit more, and recommend them to others, as well.

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]]> By: chris http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/17/effective-techniques-for-handling-door-to-door-salesmen/comment-page-4/#comment-2857802 chris Thu, 12 Jul 2012 21:54:35 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/17/effective-techniques-for-handling-door-to-door-salesmen/#comment-2857802 We need door to door sales in today's economy. Donald trump will tell you the same thing. I get the best deals from door to door. All it takes is common sence to know I don't need a life time magazine subscription, but my family could very well benefit from having a home security system. We need door to door sales in today’s economy. Donald trump will tell you the same thing. I get the best deals from door to door. All it takes is common sence to know I don’t need a life time magazine subscription, but my family could very well benefit from having a home security system.

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]]> By: Raul Eguino http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/17/effective-techniques-for-handling-door-to-door-salesmen/comment-page-4/#comment-2854762 Raul Eguino Wed, 11 Jul 2012 16:10:25 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/17/effective-techniques-for-handling-door-to-door-salesmen/#comment-2854762 Hello, I am a door-to-door salesman. All this content about deceit and manipulation that door-to-door salesmen pull on potential customers, is something that people confront everywhere, either directly or indirectly. Personally, I believe a good salesman identifies customers' needs and does not push on a product that the customer does not need. With that said, not all salesmen are alike. So before you open the door to someone, especially a door-to-door salesman try to discern their motive, and their tactics. IT TAKES MUCH MORE STRENGTH TO WALK UP TO A DOOR AND ENGAGE A COMPLETE STRANGER, THAN SIT THERE AND TRY TO OUTWIT THE SALESMAN TO LEAVE YOUR DOOR.Again, its YOUR door, not his. So stop feeling sorry for yourselfs and become savvy consumers. Odds are most people on this blog arent. Hello,
I am a door-to-door salesman. All this content about deceit and manipulation that door-to-door salesmen pull on potential customers, is something that people confront everywhere, either directly or indirectly. Personally, I believe a good salesman identifies customers’ needs and does not push on a product that the customer does not need. With that said, not all salesmen are alike. So before you open the door to someone, especially a door-to-door salesman try to discern their motive, and their tactics. IT TAKES MUCH MORE STRENGTH TO WALK UP TO A DOOR AND ENGAGE A COMPLETE STRANGER, THAN SIT THERE AND TRY TO OUTWIT THE SALESMAN TO LEAVE YOUR DOOR.Again, its YOUR door, not his. So stop feeling sorry for yourselfs and become savvy consumers. Odds are most people on this blog arent.

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]]> By: Jack http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/17/effective-techniques-for-handling-door-to-door-salesmen/comment-page-4/#comment-2851742 Jack Mon, 09 Jul 2012 21:13:59 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/17/effective-techniques-for-handling-door-to-door-salesmen/#comment-2851742 Funny. I've had homeowners with big signs that say no soliciting WHATSOEVER buy from me because I sell something they really need or want. I had a homeowner once ask me why I didn't leave one of my flyers on his door and I said "because you have a no soliciting sign." He bought. I have also gotten threatening voice mail messages from people that were truly psychotic. I used to sell Electrolux vacuum cleaners door to door and sold quite a few. Many times I was welcomed. One time a lady bought 3 different vacuums from me in one day but I think she had other motives. Another lady welcomed me in with open arms and had her checkbook out within 30 minutes. I now sell reflective address signs door to door and am usually well received even if no purchase is made. Unfortunately, the scammers have hurt this type of selling so I always check in with the cops first and never ask to enter a homeowners home. The trick is to sell something that people really want and can't be easily found at the stores at a good price. Funny. I’ve had homeowners with big signs that say no soliciting WHATSOEVER buy from me because I sell something they really need or want.

I had a homeowner once ask me why I didn’t leave one of my flyers on his door and I said “because you have a no soliciting sign.” He bought.

I have also gotten threatening voice mail messages from people that were truly psychotic.

I used to sell Electrolux vacuum cleaners door to door and sold quite a few. Many times I was welcomed. One time a lady bought 3 different vacuums from me in one day but I think she had other motives.

Another lady welcomed me in with open arms and had her checkbook out within 30 minutes.

I now sell reflective address signs door to door and am usually well received even if no purchase is made.

Unfortunately, the scammers have hurt this type of selling so I always check in with the cops first and never ask to enter a homeowners home.

The trick is to sell something that people really want and can’t be easily found at the stores at a good price.

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]]> By: Door2Door in texas http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/17/effective-techniques-for-handling-door-to-door-salesmen/comment-page-4/#comment-2822942 Door2Door in texas Tue, 26 Jun 2012 21:57:33 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/17/effective-techniques-for-handling-door-to-door-salesmen/#comment-2822942 Hi all, I read this article and thought that it was well done, would give some people a script to not be taken advantage of and make it easier for them to say 'no'. However, being a door to door salesman myself, I just wanted to point out why some of us do what we do. I am a very shy man, and do not like being pushed (or pushing others) as this makes me feel badly. When I come to someone's door, I honestly know that my service is good for them (it is organic pest control) IF they decide they want it. I am only a person that knows about the service, and when I am on their door step, I am there to inform and explain. If they want it, they will buy. I cant and wont try to force them to buy. We all have families to feed, and I chose door to door to help me overcome my shyness and still be able to make an honest dollar while giving my customers a service that I know can great for them IF they want it. In the end, I am on your door to be helpful and see if what I can offer you is what you want. There are other salesmen out there like me. If they seem pushy, by all means close the door in their faces and let them know that acting that way is not acceptable at all. But why not give the good ones a chance? Hi all,
I read this article and thought that it was well done, would give some people a script to not be taken advantage of and make it easier for them to say ‘no’. However, being a door to door salesman myself, I just wanted to point out why some of us do what we do. I am a very shy man, and do not like being pushed (or pushing others) as this makes me feel badly. When I come to someone’s door, I honestly know that my service is good for them (it is organic pest control) IF they decide they want it. I am only a person that knows about the service, and when I am on their door step, I am there to inform and explain. If they want it, they will buy. I cant and wont try to force them to buy.
We all have families to feed, and I chose door to door to help me overcome my shyness and still be able to make an honest dollar while giving my customers a service that I know can great for them IF they want it.

In the end, I am on your door to be helpful and see if what I can offer you is what you want.

There are other salesmen out there like me. If they seem pushy, by all means close the door in their faces and let them know that acting that way is not acceptable at all.

But why not give the good ones a chance?

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]]> By: Fred http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/17/effective-techniques-for-handling-door-to-door-salesmen/comment-page-4/#comment-2795662 Fred Thu, 14 Jun 2012 11:17:56 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/17/effective-techniques-for-handling-door-to-door-salesmen/#comment-2795662 One question to author of article, do you live on an island? a deserted island, if you do not then you logic is thwarted. Advertising is everywhere so your assumption that you make the initial response is not possible. We are all guided by advertising, unless you live under a rock. One question to author of article, do you live on an island? a deserted island, if you do not then you logic is thwarted. Advertising is everywhere so your assumption that you make the initial response is not possible. We are all guided by advertising, unless you live under a rock.

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]]> By: Antonio http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/17/effective-techniques-for-handling-door-to-door-salesmen/comment-page-4/#comment-2667302 Antonio Fri, 04 May 2012 20:20:44 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/17/effective-techniques-for-handling-door-to-door-salesmen/#comment-2667302 I must say i disagree with this article to some extent. I just started a job in door to door sales. first of all let me say that at least this one is not a bad job as mentioned above. i am paid substantially more than my last job and it is the most flexible job i have ever had. now on to other things. yes most door to door salespeople are selling things you dont need but not all of them. personally, i work for a cable company...all we do is try to see if we can give you the same package you already have at a lower price. the majority of us have cable and spend on it every month. why not try to save money. in my first 2 weeks, i have made sales to 5 people and most of those people have saved anywhere from 30 to 50 dollars a month. cnn is the same shit on any cable company so why pay more for it. i feel this article is a blanket statement for all salesmen. it is not the salesman, it is the product you should be cautious of. i feel sorry for people who wont even listen to me because i walk away thinking about all that money they are spending when they dont have to just because they have these preconceived notions that someone knocking on your door is trying to rip you off. you dont loose anything by listening, if it works it works, if it doesnt then have a nice day. I must say i disagree with this article to some extent. I just started a job in door to door sales. first of all let me say that at least this one is not a bad job as mentioned above. i am paid substantially more than my last job and it is the most flexible job i have ever had. now on to other things. yes most door to door salespeople are selling things you dont need but not all of them. personally, i work for a cable company…all we do is try to see if we can give you the same package you already have at a lower price. the majority of us have cable and spend on it every month. why not try to save money. in my first 2 weeks, i have made sales to 5 people and most of those people have saved anywhere from 30 to 50 dollars a month. cnn is the same shit on any cable company so why pay more for it. i feel this article is a blanket statement for all salesmen. it is not the salesman, it is the product you should be cautious of. i feel sorry for people who wont even listen to me because i walk away thinking about all that money they are spending when they dont have to just because they have these preconceived notions that someone knocking on your door is trying to rip you off. you dont loose anything by listening, if it works it works, if it doesnt then have a nice day.

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]]> By: stella http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/17/effective-techniques-for-handling-door-to-door-salesmen/comment-page-4/#comment-2662132 stella Thu, 03 May 2012 16:11:10 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/17/effective-techniques-for-handling-door-to-door-salesmen/#comment-2662132 you do know that when jim kirby created the kirby vaccume there were very few people who actually had carpet the machine has a straight suction where you just turn the belt so that the brush does not spin, that is how you clean hard floor surfaces..... if the kirby salesmen that sold you that kirby did not tell you that then you could contact a distributor and ask them how you clean the floors with your kirby. tell them that you have had your kirby for a while you dont need another demonstration you just want to know how it works on had floor surfaces they will send a leader to you to show you how... you do know that when jim kirby created the kirby vaccume there were very few people who actually had carpet the machine has a straight suction where you just turn the belt so that the brush does not spin, that is how you clean hard floor surfaces….. if the kirby salesmen that sold you that kirby did not tell you that then you could contact a distributor and ask them how you clean the floors with your kirby. tell them that you have had your kirby for a while you dont need another demonstration you just want to know how it works on had floor surfaces they will send a leader to you to show you how…

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]]> By: Bubba Hotep http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/17/effective-techniques-for-handling-door-to-door-salesmen/comment-page-1/#comment-2649312 Bubba Hotep Tue, 01 May 2012 04:28:38 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/17/effective-techniques-for-handling-door-to-door-salesmen/#comment-2649312 I am the door to door sales man. I sold it. All of the crap. the stuff you use, may use, will never use, and food you dont want. I never liked the products I sold. I loved meeting all the people. You meet all kinds. I have horror stories also I could tell them but I still love meeting all types of people mean rude dumb smart fast slow tall short fat skinny. The stories go both ways for sales people and customers. The bottom line is we are all people just trying to make a living. We do right we do wrong, it is our nature. I am the door to door sales man. I sold it. All of the crap. the stuff you use, may use, will never use, and food you dont want. I never liked the products I sold. I loved meeting all the people. You meet all kinds.
I have horror stories also I could tell them but I still love meeting all types of people mean rude dumb smart fast slow tall short fat skinny. The stories go both ways for sales people and customers. The bottom line is we are all people just trying to make a living. We do right we do wrong, it is our nature.

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]]> By: anthony http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/17/effective-techniques-for-handling-door-to-door-salesmen/comment-page-4/#comment-2579032 anthony Thu, 12 Apr 2012 06:04:30 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/17/effective-techniques-for-handling-door-to-door-salesmen/#comment-2579032 Well I am proud to say I am a door to door sales person and have been one since 1990. I have supported my family, purchased a house,Paid for my two sons college education, sent my wife and youngest son to europe for vacation and have adopted a baby girl at a cost over well over $10K just for the adoption. All made possible by selling door to door. Your comment about "getting a real job" makes me wonder if any of my customers think that about me. I work hard for my money and never cheat or lie about anything I sell. I only represent companies I investigate and approve of and never use scare tactics to sell. I strive to keep my dignity and respect my customers. And after 20 years of going door to door I am proud to say I am a door to door sales man. It is the hardest job in the world for the person that cannot maintain a clear outlook on life and his or her standing in the community. If you can look at yourself in the mirror and honestly say that you have challenged yourself and have strived for the highest level of integrity and success through the opportunity that life has presented then you are a success regardless of what you do. My father raised me to be honest and ethical and proud to work hard in whatever job you chose and to understand that you bring the dignity to the work not the other way around.I have worked at shipyards as a welder, car sales manager, social worker for the county, and a few other jobs but none have given me the satisfaction and lifestyle that door to door has brought me. I just thought that you should know that going door to door is a real job. Well I am proud to say I am a door to door sales person and have been one since 1990. I have supported my family, purchased a house,Paid for my two sons college education, sent my wife and youngest son to europe for vacation and have adopted a baby girl at a cost over well over $10K just for the adoption. All made possible by selling door to door. Your comment about “getting a real job” makes me wonder if any of my customers think that about me. I work hard for my money and never cheat or lie about anything I sell. I only represent companies I investigate and approve of and never use scare tactics to sell. I strive to keep my dignity and respect my customers. And after 20 years of going door to door I am proud to say I am a door to door sales man. It is the hardest job in the world for the person that cannot maintain a clear outlook on life and his or her standing in the community. If you can look at yourself in the mirror and honestly say that you have challenged yourself and have strived for the highest level of integrity and success through the opportunity that life has presented then you are a success regardless of what you do. My father raised me to be honest and ethical and proud to work hard in whatever job you chose and to understand that you bring the dignity to the work not the other way around.I have worked at shipyards as a welder, car sales manager, social worker for the county, and a few other jobs but none have given me the satisfaction and lifestyle that door to door has brought me. I just thought that you should know that going door to door is a real job.

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]]> By: LATINBIZCHICK http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/17/effective-techniques-for-handling-door-to-door-salesmen/comment-page-4/#comment-2488772 LATINBIZCHICK Sat, 17 Mar 2012 00:47:41 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/17/effective-techniques-for-handling-door-to-door-salesmen/#comment-2488772 Wow..I have opened my door to salespeople and have purchase products that I still have for 15 years. I find it to be a living like any other and in my case I am capable of knowing what I need when I shop. I don't see anything thing wrong with a door to door salesperson. Everything that we purchase is because it was sold to the store where we buy. I think everybody here is exaggerating a bit. Wow..I have opened my door to salespeople and have purchase products that I still have for 15 years. I find it to be a living like any other and in my case I am capable of knowing what I need when I shop. I don’t see anything thing wrong with a door to door salesperson. Everything that we purchase is because it was sold to the store where we buy. I think everybody here is exaggerating a bit.

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]]> By: james http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/17/effective-techniques-for-handling-door-to-door-salesmen/comment-page-1/#comment-2455712 james Fri, 09 Mar 2012 18:53:54 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/17/effective-techniques-for-handling-door-to-door-salesmen/#comment-2455712 You let some guy talk for SIX HOURS? Are you nuts? You let some guy talk for SIX HOURS? Are you nuts?

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]]> By: Steve http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/17/effective-techniques-for-handling-door-to-door-salesmen/comment-page-3/#comment-2245532 Steve Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:23:00 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/17/effective-techniques-for-handling-door-to-door-salesmen/#comment-2245532 Ok So you are sitting at home watching TV and someone comes to your door to try and sale you something you might just need anyways! But instead you make the person feel like he is the scum of the earth simply because he chooses to do whatever he has to do to feed his family and keep a roof over their heads instead of robbing idiots who rather make people feel like what they do is not good enough for certain idiots of our society who think they are too good to take a few minutes to listen to them! lol Ok So you are sitting at home watching TV and someone comes to your door to try and sale you something you might just need anyways! But instead you make the person feel like he is the scum of the earth simply because he chooses to do whatever he has to do to feed his family and keep a roof over their heads instead of robbing idiots who rather make people feel like what they do is not good enough for certain idiots of our society who think they are too good to take a few minutes to listen to them! lol

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]]> By: Rick http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/17/effective-techniques-for-handling-door-to-door-salesmen/comment-page-2/#comment-1850642 Rick Tue, 20 Sep 2011 06:42:41 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/17/effective-techniques-for-handling-door-to-door-salesmen/#comment-1850642 I make between 500-2500 per week selling Directv door to door. You have to get used to meeting all kinds of people, some will thank you for your time, some will be angry because they feel theirs has been wasted. You have to have a thick skin, don't ever lose heart over another persons poor character. P.S. Research the following terms & practice in mirror: Assumed Sale Choice Close Rebutal ABC-Always Be Closing!!! THIS PRICE IS FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY I make between 500-2500 per week selling Directv door to door. You have to get used to meeting all kinds of people, some will thank you for your time, some will be angry because they feel theirs has been wasted. You have to have a thick skin, don’t ever lose heart over another persons poor character.
P.S. Research the following terms & practice in mirror:
Assumed Sale
Choice Close
Rebutal

ABC-Always Be Closing!!!
THIS PRICE IS FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY

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]]> By: Salez guy http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/17/effective-techniques-for-handling-door-to-door-salesmen/comment-page-3/#comment-1485792 Salez guy Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:15:18 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/17/effective-techniques-for-handling-door-to-door-salesmen/#comment-1485792 Get them arrested? Are you kidding me? At least that's not extreme. Did you realize that no matter what you do for a career someone sells it. They are probably dealing with jerks all day. Yet they do their job and the rest of the company benefits. Be thankful. Get them arrested? Are you kidding me? At least that’s not extreme. Did you realize that no matter what you do for a career someone sells it. They are probably dealing with jerks all day. Yet they do their job and the rest of the company benefits. Be thankful.

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]]> By: Salez guy http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/17/effective-techniques-for-handling-door-to-door-salesmen/comment-page-3/#comment-1485782 Salez guy Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:06:26 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/17/effective-techniques-for-handling-door-to-door-salesmen/#comment-1485782 As a sales person who goes door to door for the majority of my business I generally know when I'm being blown off. I also understand that there are a lot of scumbags out there. The job is hard but the rewards are pretty darn good. The majority of these people are just like you. I've met sales people with no education, and some with much education. Some are ethical and some aren't. I've worked for large and small corporation and met the exact same people there. Their job may be a little different than yours but they are only trying to pay their bills and feed their families just like you. The best thing to say is " I'm not interested". Yes they will most likely be persistent. That's because an off day means no $$$. They can't go to the office and sit in their chair and coast for the day. They truly earn every dollar. There's no need to be rude or nasty to them just be firm and say no. Oh and never tell a sales person " I'll think about it". That translates to an objection they need to overcome. Just say " I'm not interested". I do love people who send their kids to the door to say. "My parents aren't home now". The kids always look at their parents while saying it. It's hilarious. I'd rather they just didn't Answer. After all I'm not the big bad wolf. As a sales person who goes door to door for the majority of my business I generally know when I’m being blown off. I also understand that there are a lot of scumbags out there. The job is hard but the rewards are pretty darn good. The majority of these people are just like you. I’ve met sales people with no education, and some with much education. Some are ethical and some aren’t. I’ve worked for large and small corporation and met the exact same people there. Their job may be a little different than yours but they are only trying to pay their bills and feed their families just like you. The best thing to say is ” I’m not interested”. Yes they will most likely be persistent. That’s because an off day means no $$$. They can’t go to the office and sit in their chair and coast for the day. They truly earn every dollar. There’s no need to be rude or nasty to them just be firm and say no. Oh and never tell a sales person ” I’ll think about it”. That translates to an objection they need to overcome. Just say ” I’m not interested”. I do love people who send their kids to the door to say. “My parents aren’t home now”. The kids always look at their parents while saying it. It’s hilarious. I’d rather they just didn’t
Answer. After all I’m not the big bad wolf.

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]]> By: Johny http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/17/effective-techniques-for-handling-door-to-door-salesmen/comment-page-3/#comment-1130632 Johny Wed, 26 Jan 2011 20:15:32 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/17/effective-techniques-for-handling-door-to-door-salesmen/#comment-1130632 @Maria #50 "selling their false religion",? In comparison to what? The other "True" religions? True and False in this matter is a comparative notion amplified by personal opinions. Every other religion sells itself also its just in a different fashion. Something maybe you and I would tolerate better, but, in all fairness, they still sell their dogmas never-the-less. Door-to-door, literature, social gatherings, family, National rooted dogmas inherited by generations and taken from coast to coast by travelers who placed the seed in the new land, Forced (or die), Whats popular and cool in our society (Christianity, Atheism, Mormonism,) ............etc. @Maria #50

“selling their false religion”,? In comparison to what? The other “True” religions? True and False in this matter is a comparative notion amplified by personal opinions.

Every other religion sells itself also its just in a different fashion. Something maybe you and I would tolerate better, but, in all fairness, they still sell their dogmas never-the-less. Door-to-door, literature, social gatherings, family, National rooted dogmas inherited by generations and taken from coast to coast by travelers who placed the seed in the new land, Forced (or die), Whats popular and cool in our society (Christianity, Atheism, Mormonism,) …………etc.

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]]> By: Christina http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/17/effective-techniques-for-handling-door-to-door-salesmen/comment-page-3/#comment-780262 Christina Sat, 25 Sep 2010 18:43:22 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/17/effective-techniques-for-handling-door-to-door-salesmen/#comment-780262 Just has some door to door LA times "college students" come thru - those seem to be the only solicitors we get... they did a huge speech before I realized why they were at my door. So painful.. they even kept talking once I shut the door! Anyway, this article is very helpful & I also liked KC's tactic “I’m sorry, I don’t answer the door to strangers.” I'm going to try that next time so I don't have to say NO 3 times. Just has some door to door LA times “college students” come thru – those seem to be the only solicitors we get… they did a huge speech before I realized why they were at my door. So painful.. they even kept talking once I shut the door! Anyway, this article is very helpful & I also liked KC’s tactic “I’m sorry, I don’t answer the door to strangers.”
I’m going to try that next time so I don’t have to say NO 3 times.

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]]> By: Alan http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/17/effective-techniques-for-handling-door-to-door-salesmen/comment-page-3/#comment-603811 Alan Wed, 28 Jul 2010 02:39:09 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/17/effective-techniques-for-handling-door-to-door-salesmen/#comment-603811 I cannot believe the comments that i am hearing, there are many legitimate companies offering products door to door. If you cant say no i wouldnt Ban all door to door products. I would simply get some help asserting myself because im sure getting scammed by door to door fly by night companies are not your biggest problem. I answer the door all the time and evaluate each individual product to see if i can use it, i got a great cable package from a guy going door to door for one of the largest cable companies in our area, im paying 25% less that what there commercials promote. these guys are out there busting there butts to offer you a promotion, and because of a few bad apples and your obviuos inability to make decisions and assert yourself, your going to ban all door to door products. Doesnt make sense to me, seems like a lazy approach to dealing with some bigger issues you have I cannot believe the comments that i am hearing, there are many legitimate companies offering products door to door. If you cant say no i wouldnt Ban all door to door products. I would simply get some help asserting myself because im sure getting scammed by door to door fly by night companies are not your biggest problem. I answer the door all the time and evaluate each individual product to see if i can use it, i got a great cable package from a guy going door to door for one of the largest cable companies in our area, im paying 25% less that what there commercials promote. these guys are out there busting there butts to offer you a promotion, and because of a few bad apples and your obviuos inability to make decisions and assert yourself, your going to ban all door to door products. Doesnt make sense to me, seems like a lazy approach to dealing with some bigger issues you have

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]]> By: alex http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/17/effective-techniques-for-handling-door-to-door-salesmen/comment-page-3/#comment-599761 alex Sun, 25 Jul 2010 15:51:04 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/17/effective-techniques-for-handling-door-to-door-salesmen/#comment-599761 Well obviously tyler, you are an honest salesman or a damn good one. I guess if what you're doing pertains to what they already have or upgrading their service its not that bad. And you don't charge them anything?? Well obviously tyler, you are an honest salesman or a damn good one. I guess if what you’re doing pertains to what they already have or upgrading their service its not that bad. And you don’t charge them anything??

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]]> By: Tyler http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/17/effective-techniques-for-handling-door-to-door-salesmen/comment-page-3/#comment-599741 Tyler Sun, 25 Jul 2010 15:45:40 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/17/effective-techniques-for-handling-door-to-door-salesmen/#comment-599741 Well ive been selling directv and dishnetwork for 2 yrs door to door, I went out yesterday and made 2 sales in 3 hours..thats 260 bucks in my pocket and I didnt charge anyone a dime...switched them from dish network to directv, and one from directv to dish network basically giving them a new customer promotion and all new equipment for their home. Ive made many sales at homes that have no soliciting and no trespassing signs. and not one person ever seems to get upset...probably since im not selling steak or vacuums door to doo Well ive been selling directv and dishnetwork for 2 yrs door to door, I went out yesterday and made 2 sales in 3 hours..thats 260 bucks in my pocket and I didnt charge anyone a dime…switched them from dish network to directv, and one from directv to dish network

basically giving them a new customer promotion and all new equipment for their home.

Ive made many sales at homes that have no soliciting and no trespassing signs. and not one person ever seems to get upset…probably since im not selling steak or vacuums door to doo

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