Damn it Jim, I'm a ______ Not a Salesman!

I threw out a question to the community asking if a seminar on how to sell from the heart, or selling like a human being would be helpful. People responded wanting to learn to sell, how to close after they've presented, how people didn't see themselves as salesmen/persons.

So, what I'm going to do is get us over to Amore about 6, let us mill around for about a half hour, then present and answer questions for 30-45 minutes. After that we can network and chat......

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  Posted by Lanae Rivers-Woods, Seattle, Washington | Sep 04, 2007

  I said I would be the first to sign up.
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  Posted by Kevin Selkowitz, Seattle, Washington | Sep 04, 2007

  This event totally wins the best event title! Dunno about making it yet...but I want to.

  Small Business Phone Systems
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  Posted by Michael Max, Beijing China | Sep 04, 2007

  I'm there!
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  Posted by Rebecca Kraus, Seattle, Washington | Sep 05, 2007

  Damn it indeed! I would've loved to have come, but am hosting a guest in from out of town... Let me know how it goes James (or can I now call you Jim?). Rebecca
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  Posted by James "Shoes" Walker, Seattle, Washington | Sep 05, 2007

  Kewl,

  Thanks for all the accolades (that is a fancy word for compliments, isn't it?) I'll do my best......

  Rebecca, you can call me whatever name you like....

  Shoes
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  Posted by Lori Richardson, Bellingham, Washington | Sep 07, 2007

  James/Jim/Shoes, wow - I love your energy around the sales topic. I am so bummed that I'll be speaking in Canada that day.

  Here's a neat little video someone just sent me about the art of selling: http://www.theartofsellingmovie.com/ ( I own the book he mentions at the end, and it is a good read, but go here to see the video)

  Selling is very admirable - and for everyone who has a great idea or has done a wonderful project for someone but you don't have recurring revenues from ongoing products or services, learning the fun, high-integrity aspects of selling is a big deal. Have fun, and if you do another one, be sure to let me know!

  Small business sales coach and fundraising auctioneer
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  Posted by James "Shoes" Walker, Seattle, Washington | Sep 08, 2007

  Cover me, I'm goin in!

  I have some great ideas, the only challenge is to pick the best ones, and pack them into 30 minutes....

  Seeya'll Tuesday,

  Shoes
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  Posted by Andrew Delany, Seattle, WA, Washington | Sep 08, 2007

  Dear Jim, I was coming, but now I am not. Don't worry, Jim, it isn't you, is is ME! I have to attend a biz event in Fall City... I look fwd to sharing your literate, jazzy, fun, curious self another time...

  Best,

  Andrew
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  Posted by Bridget St John, Federal Way, Washington | Sep 09, 2007

  This sucks! I have to cancel my RSVP. It looks as though, however, that more people will want this in the future, so I hope to be able to attend that one. Sorry James. Have fun!
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  Posted by James "Shoes" Walker, Seattle, Washington | Sep 09, 2007

  Fear not, the show WILL go on!

  If people can't make it but need it, I can be bribed for about a double tall mocha/hour for the first hour.............(smile)

  Shoes
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  Posted by Jennifer Mobley, Seattle, Washington | Sep 10, 2007

  I think I can make it - I'm going to try, but don't hurt me if I fail.
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  Posted by Stephanie Ostrea, Woodinville, Washington | Sep 11, 2007

  I have to admit it was the name of the event that hooked me. I was just watching an old Star trek episode last night, please don't tell anyone. I have all 3 seasons on DVD. I hope to be there.
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  Posted by Sandy Jones-Kaminski, Seattle, Washington | Sep 11, 2007

  darn! great title & great topic, and only just learned about it so am sorry to have to miss it. I will definitely keep an eye out for a repeat though.
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  Posted by James "Shoes" Walker, Seattle, Washington | Sep 11, 2007

  Late Breaking News:

  There will be hors d'oeuvres.....

  Shoes
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  Posted by Michael Curnutt, Edmonds, Washington | Sep 12, 2007

  Last minute ditch. Sorry!
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  Posted by Stephanie Ostrea, Woodinville, Washington | Sep 12, 2007

  Sorry I had to cancel, 520 was extra backed up and I did not want to arrive late and be disruptive. I hope to attend another time. Have a great time!!