THE introvert’s guide to selling

Not everyone throws on their spidey outfit and relishes leaping into the fray of the business sales arena. As a matter of fact a great deal of people sell because it is just part of what they do. If they could get the sales some other way, they’d probably jump at it. In the mean time all of the reluctant sales people out there, have to do they best they can with the few sale skills they have.

For the past few months I’ve been in touch with several reluctant sales people from around the world, and we’ve been sharing tips and techniques that has made selling a little bit easier. None of these contacts are Anthony Robbins clones or Dale Carnegie wannabe’s, BUT the one thing they did have in common was that they are introverts in an extroverts world. They’re tired of the books on sales that assume you love to put yourself out there.

So guess what? I’ve taken this valuable conversation and put them together in a little eBook that I am giving away for the asking. It was a pleasure putting together this information because of the insight it gave me. This is my first offering in the eBook realm. I call the effort, “The Reluctant Salesperson: An Introvert’s Guide to Selling.”

If you see fit to add this eBook to your reading, I’d love it, if you’d drop back here and let me know what you think. One thing about blogging that I find immensely gratifying is the breadth of opinion – all of it with the goal of helping all of us improve how we do business.

…for all the reluctant sales people who may be too shy to drop by my site and pick up a copy, I don’t mind if you get a friend to do it for you.

All the best.

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Author: Ed Roach (171 Articles)

For 25 years or so I have developed positioning strategies for small businesses that helps to differentiate them. I appreciate working with companies who see the value of going beyond mere slogans and have a desire to sell from compelling positions. Opportunities come to light in every discussion. I consult predominantly with small business and and implement the solutions developed. I've had the pleasure of developing the brand of the Dar Rapid Transit Authority in Dar es Salaam in Tanzania. A four week project. I am available for speaking engagements and I have authored "The Reluctant Salesperson", an Introvert's Guide to Selling. Contact me if you are looking for practical advice on bringing your corporate brand to the next level. I also have international speaking experience including a recent event in Prague, Czech Republic. I am currently working on a workhop entitled, "Fund It! Brand It! Sell It! to be held in London Ontario on November 16th, 2011. Check it out at www.funditbranditsellit.com I can be contacted directly at: 519-324-9536 or ed@thebrandingexperts.ca Blog: TheBrandCorral.com

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Man, Thats the best description of me. I am a sales person by profession but i fear to reach out to people. I have this inferiority complex that hinders me. Pls advise.
Cheers

I'm glad to be of help Sherwin. Maybe i should have used you picture on the cover:)

OMG...this is exactly me! Thanks man :-)

JR, I'm glad the book will be of use to you. You may feel that you personally cannot sell, but I just popped by your site and I have to say, if any mice show up there, they'll probably be going home with a knapsack filled with cheese.

This is perfect for me, even though I have had lots of online success, I know it can go higher, and I also know that I personally could not sell cheese to a mouse.
Thanks Ed,
JR

Ed,

I'll be the happiest person if you would offered me that :)

A great week to you, too, Ed!

Watch what you ask for, I just may take you up on that.

Have a great week, Noob.

Ed,

That sounds like a great book! Maybe you would consider me to co-write? :D

Anyway, I really can learn a lot from you, particularly your writing skill. Your ebook is a good read.

Cheer!

Noob, I never took you for shy. Sounds like inspiration for a new book -

The Shy: Genius Leashed.

Ed,

LOL - I would tell my friend to pick the book from your site, but I was too shy to ask my friend...

Anyway, I've sign up with my email and currently reading your ebook now.

An interesting guide for us the introverts :)

Thanks, Ed!

Thanks Rob, I'm glad you found some things you can use.

Nicely done book Ed. Some great tips in there for us shy folks.