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Salaries in the Public Services in England and Wales (Routledge Library Editions: Work & Society)
by Hilda R. KahnOriginally published in 1964, at a time of much public unease regarding redundancy, this book contains the results of a comprehensive survey, inspired by a suggestion of the then Minister of Labour that the mass redundancies in the Midlands motor industry of 1956 merited a full-scale investigation. The findings are based on an analysis of a 1 in 10 sample of men made redundant in Birmingham in the period. Among the matters examined are the difficulties encountered in obtaining work after redundancy; the range of geographical mobility and the role played by the then employment exchanges in securing new employment. Other chapters focus on the financial hardship caused; the resort to savings and the impact of the redundancies on the gender balance in the workforce. The impact of the dismissals on trade union affiliation is also considered, as are the men’s verdicts on the ‘fairness’ of the selection procedure adopted.
Salary Finance
by John R. Wells Benjamin WeinstockIn April 2019, Asesh Sarkar, co-founder and chief executive of Salary Finance Limited, a London-based FinTech, faced tough choices. Sarkar had founded Salary Finance with Dan Cobley and Daniel Shakhani in 2015. The company's value proposition was quite simple: partner with employers to offer employees affordable loans that were repaid through automatic payroll deductions. Taking repayments directly from salary, and collecting those repayments in one transaction from the employer, dramatically reduced costs, saving employees large amounts of interest when compared to market alternatives like credit cards or payday lenders. For improving access to affordable credit, Salary Finance garnered considerable praise in the media, being named one of the UK's most socially responsible and innovative FinTech companies. Since the beginning of 2018, Salary Finance had introduced a savings product and an earned income advance product that were linked to employee salary. In September 2018, they expanded to the United States, in partnership with the United Way, opening an office in Boston, Massachusetts. Sarkar was excited by the progress but was still pondering how best to accelerate further growth and improve the business. First there was the question of geographic expansion. Did it make sense to pursue other markets like India? Or, should he focus on building Salary Finance's position in the UK and US? In these markets, should he prioritize attracting new employers to the platform or adding new products such as mortgages or investments? Should he register as a bank, tapping into low cost deposits and reducing the dependence on commercial borrowing to fund loans? Finally, he was concerned about how to best maintain Salary Finance's culture - "For People Not Numbers" - during rapid growth. These questions and more weighed heavily on Sarkar's mind as he considered the company's future.
Salary Finance US
by Benjamin Weinstock John R. WellsIn October 2019, Dan Macklin, the newly-appointed chief executive of Salary Finance Inc., was weighing his options for the future of the business. The company's value proposition was quite simple: partner with employers to offer employees affordable loans that were repaid through automatic payroll deductions. Taking repayments directly from salary, and collecting those repayments in one transaction from the employer, dramatically reduced costs, saving employees large amounts of interest when compared to market alternatives like credit cards or payday lenders. Salary Finance Inc. was a subsidiary of Salary Finance Limited which was launched in the UK in 2015. By September 2018, Salary Finance Limited had partnered with over 100 UK employers and offered loans to around one million employees. It was at this point that the company decided to try and replicate this success in the United States, and opened an office in Boston, Massachusetts. By October 2019, the US business had partnered with 15 employers, offering loans to around 50,000 employees. In October 2019, Macklin was contemplating the best way to accelerate the growth of Salary Finance Inc. to hit his 10 million employee target. He was also wrestling with whether he should stick with the core product or add new products to drive sales. This had worked well in the UK where pay advances and savings accounts had proven popular in addition to their core loan product. Salary Finance Inc. was off to a good start, but it remained uncertain how quickly Macklin could grow the business and help more Americans get out of debt.
Salary Tutor: Learn the Salary Negotiation Secrets No One Ever Taught You
by Jim Hopkinson<p>Jim Hopkinson details a novel way to get the the raise you deserve. Using these ten steps, you will be able to confidently and effectively negotiate your salary. With helpful tips and questions throughout, this book gives readers the tools to conquer "the evil HR lady." <p>While other books or websites might list a few standard bullet points on the subject from an expert in the HR field, Jim takes a "novel approach," weaving interesting stories, case studies, graphs, humor, and personal experience to make the topic come alive. The book also educates the reader on: <p> <li>Discovering the two simple - but vital - questions you need to answer for success <li>Harnessing your social media network to gather valuable information <li>Mastering successful FBI negotiation techniques to your advantage <li>Creating a one-of-a-kind document to secure the highest salary range <li>Using Jim's "Right back at Ya" Method to regain control of an interview</li> </p>
salaUno: Eliminating Needless Blindness in Mexico
by Regina Garcia Cuellar Richard G. Hamermesh Valeria MoyIn May 2013 the co-founders and co-CEOs of salaUno, Javier Okhuysen and Carlos Orellana, were encouraged by the results of their fledgling start-up. salaUno was founded as a for-profit enterprise in order to have the capital needed for rapid growth and to fulfill its mission of Eliminating Needless Blindness in Mexico. salaUno had grown from doing 75 cataract surgeries in its first month of operation to a high of 388 surgeries 21 months later. This case explores the challenges in scaling up a healthcare venture within a developing country.
The Sale: The Number One Strategy to Build Trust and Create Success (Jon Gordon)
by Jon Gordon Alex DemczakThe #1 strategy to build trust and create success In The Sale, bestselling author Jon Gordon and rising star Alex Demczak deliver an invaluable lesson about what matters most in life and work and how to achieve it. The book teaches four lessons about integrity in order to create lasting success. The authors tell the story of Matt Williams, a sales representative for Turnbow Technologies, an aviation technology company founded by his grandfather. Matt encounters many obstacles both personally and professionally, and ultimately finds himself in a struggling marriage, an unfulfilling job, in a desperate search for answers, and at the crossroads of a major decision that will determine his future. Matt meets an unlikely mentor, who may just have the answers Matt seeks, as he faces the biggest decision and test of his life. The Sale follows Matt as he learns: Why his pursuit of financial success at the expense of his family and the people he loves is counterproductive The power of integrity, trust, and consistency Powerful ways to create fulfilment and real success that endures Perfect for managers, sales professionals, and teams that are seeking durable, reliable, and powerful strategies for success at work, The Sale also belongs on the bookshelves of anyone looking for insightful ways to achieve their goals and realize their greatest potential.
The Sale Begins When the Customer Says “No”
by Elmer G. LetermanREAD THIS BOOK TODAY—START EARNING MONEY TOMORROW!THE FAMOUS BESTSELLER BY ELMER G. LETERMANINCREASE YOUR EARNINGS IMMEDIATELY—AND BRIGHTEN YOUR FUTURE PROSPECTS—WITH THE SURE-FIRE TECHNIQUES OF CREATIVE SELLINGIF YOU’RE IN THE SALES FIELD TO MAKE MONEY—AND WHO ISN’T:Read about the unique methods of successful selling by one of America’s twelve master salesmen, who reveals how he gets around a big, loud NO.Read too, of exciting “sales” made by such famous people as Jinx Falkenburg, Groucho Marx and many others.This book is for everyone who wants to sell himself, his product or his ideas. It may well prove to be the key that will enable you to increase your earnings and enrich your life.“Done extremely well. I shall provide each of our senior executives with a copy.”—David L. Yunich, R. H. Macy’s“Highly entertaining!”—New York Times“Mr. Leterman’s book is a veritable treasure trove of valuable information and advice on successful selling. One of his major rules is ‘Never take no for an answer.’”—Tampa Tribune“Leterman is widely known as a leading insurance man, but his experience was gained in selling a variety of things. He draws on his experiences, and those of his friends, to write a lively but informal textbook.”—Milwaukee Journal“You have succeeded in highlighting the art of salesmanship. This book will be required reading for all salesmen!”—The American Legion Magazine“A real guide post to the young salesman starting out and an inspiration to the mature minds!”—Philip Morris & Co.“An encyclopedia on salesmanship and some of the best business short stories that I have read!”—M. K. Katz, Gimbel Brothers
The Sale of a Lifetime: How the Great Bubble Burst of 2017-2019 Can Make You Rich
by Harry S. DentAfter the Roaring '20s came the Great Depression. After the Roaring 2000s came the Great Recession.We're now entering the winter season of the 80-Year Four Season Economic Cycle. It's during this season that we'll clear the decks with a devastating crash and debilitating deflation. The economy and markets will shed the excesses created during the preceding fall bubble boom season and prepare the soil for new blossoming in innovation and a spring boom.After the blustering bull market of 2009-2015, we are now preparing for a shakeout more painful than anything we've seen before. We have eight years of unprecedented government stimulus and money creation to thank for stretching this bubble beyond imagination and making the burst more painful than anything we've ever experienced.There's no better guide to financial cycles than Harry S. Dent Jr., the bestselling author of The Demographic Cliff and many other books, and the editor of the Boom & Bust newsletter. For more than 30 years he has earned a reputation for eerily accurate predictions about the world economy and the financial markets.Now Dent has an urgent new warning about the next crisis. The consequences will be devastating--but there's a bright side that he's calling "the sale of a lifetime." For anyone who heeds the signs and follows Dent's advice, the looming correction is a once-in-a-century opportunity to gather immense wealth.In this pressing book, you'll learn not only why a collapse is imminent, but how to identify bubbles and tune in to the cycles driving that drive booms and busts.Practical, accessible, and illuminating, The Sale of a Lifetime will protect you from the tough challenges ahead and help you cash in on the unique opportunities of the next few years. At stake is nothing less than your entire financial future.From the Hardcover edition.
Sale of Goods (Lloyd's Commercial Law Library)
by Ewan MckendrickSale of goods transactions are central to commercial life. This book provides an essential up-to-date and clear account of the law as it stands today, giving you the confidence to offer the best possible resolution for your clients. Written by a team of specialists drawn from both the academic world and professional practice, Sale of Goods provides a clear and accurate account of the law relating to the sale of goods. It provides complete analysis of the Sales of Goods Act 1979, together with amendments made to the Act in 1994 and 1995 - ensuring that your understanding is current and complete.
Salem Telephone Co.
by Julie H. Hertenstein William J. Bruns Jr.A computer subsidiary appears to be unprofitable. Managers must determine whether it is actually unprofitable and consider whether changes in prices or promotion might improve profitability. Allows clear separation of variable costs from fixed costs. A rewritten version of an earlier case.
Sales: A Systems Approach (Aspen Casebook)
by Daniel KeatingEmphasizing the institutions and the mechanisms that participants use in the marketplace to conduct transactions, Daniel Keating's "Systems Approach" provides a functional perspective of Articles 2 and 2A of the Uniform Commercial Code in practice. Comprehensive, problem-based coverage encompasses the domestic sale of goods, real estate sales, leases, and international sales. Thoughtful problems for students incorporate insights from this distinguished author's interviews with leading figures in commerce as well as from actual sales forms and documents. News stories further illustrate, in real-world examples, how the system works in practice. Organized by Assignments, this engaging casebook lends flexibility in teaching and course design.
Sales: A Systems Approach (Fifth Edition, Aspen Casebook Series)
by Daniel KeatingA problem-based casebook organized using sales systems including those governing domestic sales of goods, leases, international sales, and real estate sales.
Sales 101: From Finding Leads and Closing Techniques to Retaining Customers and Growing Your Business, an Essential Primer on How to Sell (Adams 101)
by Wendy ConnickLearn the ins and outs of sales techniques with this comprehensive and accessible guide that is the crash course in how to sell anything.Sometimes, it seems like learning a new skill is impossible. But whether you are interested in pursuing a full-times sales career, want to make extra money with sales as a side hustle, or are just looking to turn your hobby into a business, everyone can benefit from knowing how to sell. With Sales 101 you can start selling now. This clear and comprehensive guide is perfect for those who are just starting out in the sales field. Presented with a casual and an easy-to-understand tone, it gives you the information and training you need to get started. Sales 101 teaches the basic sales philosophies and tactics that have been successful for centuries, along with newer, more up-to-date information about using the internet and social media to find leads and increase your customer base. Whether you need guidance in making a presentation or closing a deal to handling rejection or managing your time, Sales 101 shares the best advice and solutions to prepare you for a career in the sales field.
Sales 2.0
by Anneke Seley Brent HollowayTwo Silicon Valley insiders reveal the emerging Sales 2.0 trend and how companies can profit from itSales 2.0 explores the emerging Sales 2.0 phenomenon, how it is characterized, why it is imperative for a company's long-term success, and how anyone can get started with this new approach to generating revenue. Driven by an explosion of online products and changing customer buying preferences, Sales 2.0 is the marriage of Web 2.0 technologies with innovative sales processes. The book shows readers how to redeploy their sales teams for greater bottom-line results and reveals all the differences between Sales 2.0 and traditional selling. Through real world case studies, readers will learn how industry leaders achieved phenomenal results and a competitive advantage. Applicable to sales teams in any industry, Sales 2.0 presents the future of sales today.
Sales 4.0: Strategien und Konzepte für die Zukunft im Vertrieb
by Werner Katzengruber Andreas PförtnerWerner Katzengruber ist seit mehr als 20 Jahren als Experte im Bereich Sales Management für nationale und internationale Unternehmen tätig. Gemeinsam mit seinem Co-Autor und Mitarbeiter Andreas Pförtner verbinden die Autoren Erkenntnisse aus zahlreichen Projekten mit Informationen aus der aktuellen Forschung. In kaum einen Bereich wird der durch die Digitalisierung ausgelöste Wandel so deutlich wie im Vertrieb. An der Schnittstelle zum Markt entscheidet sich Erfolg oder Misserfolg einer Sales-Strategie. Das Buch ist keine theoretische Übung oder ein Facelift der bestehenden Modelle und Strategien. Es ist für Praktiker und Zukunftsgestalter geschrieben, die sich in komprimierter Form über die zukünftigen Entwicklungen in Vertriebsorganisationen einen Überblick verschaffen wollen. Ziel des Buches ist es, den verantwortlichen Führungskräften Hinweise und Unterstützung bei der Ausarbeitung einer zukunftsorientierten Sales-Strategie zu vermitteln. Dies umfasst mehr als nur den technologischen Einfluss auf das Sales Management, sondern betrachtet das Thema aus einer ganzheitlichen Perspektive. Zielgruppe für dieses Buch sind alle Verantwortlichen aus dem Vertriebsmanagement, unabhängig ob B2B oder B2C, Führungskräfte aus dem General Management sowie Mitarbeiter im Verkauf, die sich für die Zukunft rüsten wollen.
The Sales Acceleration Formula: Using Data, Technology, and Inbound Selling to go from $0 to $100 Million
by Mark RobergeUse data, technology, and inbound selling to build a remarkable team and accelerate sales The Sales Acceleration Formula provides a scalable, predictable approach to growing revenue and building a winning sales team.<P><P> Everyone wants to build the next $100 million business and author Mark Roberge has actually done it using a unique methodology that he shares with his readers. As an MIT alum with an engineering background, Roberge challenged the conventional methods of scaling sales utilizing the metrics-driven, process-oriented lens through which he was trained to see the world. In this book, he reveals his formulas for success. Readers will learn how to apply data, technology, and inbound selling to every aspect of accelerating sales, including hiring, training, managing, and generating demand. <P>As SVP of Worldwide Sales and Services for software company HubSpot, Mark led hundreds of his employees to the acquisition and retention of the company's first 10,000 customers across more than 60 countries. This book outlines his approach and provides an action plan for others to replicate his success, including the following key elements: Hire the same successful salesperson every time -- The Sales Hiring Formula Train every salesperson in the same manner -- The Sales Training Formula Hold salespeople accountable to the same sales process -- The Sales Management Formula Provide salespeople with the same quality and quantity of leads every month -- The Demand Generation Formula Leverage technology to enable better buying for customers and faster selling for salespeople Business owners, sales executives, and investors are all looking to turn their brilliant ideas into the next $100 million revenue business. Often, the biggest challenge they face is the task of scaling sales. They crave a blueprint for success, but fail to find it because sales has traditionally been referred to as an art form, rather than a science. You can't major in sales in college. Many people question whether sales can even be taught. Executives and entrepreneurs are often left feeling helpless and hopeless. The Sales Acceleration Formula completely alters this paradigm. In today's digital world, in which every action is logged and masses of data sit at our fingertips, building a sales team no longer needs to be an art form. There is a process. Sales can be predictable. A formula does exist.
The Sales Advantage: How to Get It, Keep It, and Sell More Than Ever (Dale Carnegie Books)
by Dale Carnegie J. Oliver Crom Michael A. CromNow, for the first time ever, the time-tested, proven techniques perfected by the world-famous Dale Carnegie® sales training program are available in book form. The two crucial questions most often asked by salespeople are: "How can I close more sales?" and "What can I do to reduce objections?" The answer to both questions is the same: You learn to sell from a buyer's point of view. Global markets, increased technology, information overload, corporate mergers, and complex products and services have combined to make the buying/selling process more complicated than ever. Salespeople must understand and balance these factors to survive amid a broad spectrum of competition. Moreover, a lot of what the typical old-time salesperson did as recently as ten years ago is now done by e-commerce. The new sales professional has to capture and maintain customers by taking a consultative approach and learning to unearth the four pieces of information critical to buyers, none of which e-commerce alone can yield. The Sales Advantage will enable any salesperson to develop long-term customer relationships and help make those customers more successful—a key competitive advantage. The book includes specific advice for each stage of the eleven-stage selling process, such as: • How to find prospects from both existing and new accounts • The importance of doing research before approaching potential customers • How to determine customers' needs, such as their primary interest (what they want), buying criteria (requirements of the sale), and dominant buying motive (why they want it) • How to reach the decision makers • How to sell beyond questions of price The cutting-edge sales techniques in this book are based on interviews accumulated from the sales experiences of professionals in North America, Europe, Latin America, and Asia. This book, containing more than one hundred examples from successful salespeople representing a wide variety of products and services from around the world, provides practical advice in each chapter to turn real-world challenges into new opportunities. The Sales Advantage is a proven, logical, step-by-step guide from the most recognized name in sales training. It will create mutually beneficial results for salespeople and customers alike.
Sales and Business Models in the Logistics Industry: Ensuring Growth with Innovative Strategies
by Alexander NowrothThis book shows how logistics service providers can develop viable strategies for sustainable growth and thus position themselves for the future. The logistics industry is changing rapidly, and in this one of the most fiercely competitive industries, predominantly stationary distribution organizations are helping to keep their own companies on track for success. However, the existence of these companies has never been more at risk than it is today, as most not only have outdated IT, but also a deficient distribution structure. Especially during the high rate increases of recent years, most companies fell far short of their earnings potential. In terms of volume, they are no longer growing at a sufficient rate or are even risking their continued existence.The author explains the new rules for success in the logistics industry using examples and shows step by step which trends the future will bring and which strategies must be used to meet these demands today. The book also makes clear how logistics companies can establish a lasting high-performance culture in their sales department and how they can succeed in winning over sales staff and retaining them in the long term.
Sales and Distribution Management: An Indian Perspective
by Pingali VenugopalThough India has become a lucrative market for various companies, the unique characteristics of its market throw up a variety of challenges. Sales and Distribution Management: An Indian Perspective aims to understand these challenges. Building on an understanding of the consumer decision process, the book defines the roles of marketing and selling strategies. Secondly adopting a customer-centric approach to sales and distribution management, the book deals with making strategic decisions keeping the end consumer in mind and making operational decisions keeping the channel member and the sales force in focus. It highlights the importance of behavioural transactions in completing a sale and also discusses the service orientation required for selling different products. With its unique approach, generalized frameworks, elaborate research and extensive data analysis, this book will be of immense value to sales and distribution professionals of the Indian corporate sector and marketing departments of national and multinational companies in India. It is a highly recommended reading for students and teachers in Indian business schools studying Sales Management and Distribution Management.
Sales and Distribution Management: An Integrative Approach
by Pingali VenugopalWith a focus on integrating marketing and selling, this textbook provides a long-term orientation to sales and distribution management. The book covers key components of the subject with a practical perspective into the role of marketing, B2B selling, retail environment, channel decisions and management, sales force management and supply chain management. Sales and Distribution Management will guide readers to build frameworks for planning and implementing decisions of sales and distribution, which are synchronized to short-term and long-term selling orientation and are aligned with marketing decisions. The second edition of this bestselling title will be of immense value to students of management and professionals in the field. Key Features: • Focus on the core distinction between selling and marketing roles, and how to synchronize selling efforts with marketing goals • Detailed description of the process of selling for B2B consumables and how companies can promote quality in B2B markets • Textual content substantiated with appropriate examples and cases for classroom teaching and learning • Activities and application-based practice questions in each chapter for self-assessment
Sales and Marketing 101 for Real Estate Professionals
by Chris GroverThere are many marketing texts and real estate salesmanship books but few that explain marketing principles from a real estate agent’s point of view. Throughout this book, principles of market research, data analysis, and market segmentation are explained to help make you a more efficient salesperson. Units on technology, online marketing, and social media strategies make this the most comprehensive how-to guide for applying classic marketing and sales techniques to a real estate career.
Sales and Marketing Channels: How to Build and Manage Distribution Strategy
by Julian Dent Michael WhiteUnprecedented upheavals in routes-to-market are challenging businesses of all types. Products are becoming services, online and offline channels are integrating, and new distribution channels are dictating terms to producers. The third edition of Distribution Channels re-positions itself as Sales and Marketing Channels, placing market access at the heart of business and marketing strategy. This global bestseller delivers a rational economic framework to analyze, plan and manage profitable channels to market. It addresses emerging business models and buying behaviours with practical steps, ensuring maximum leverage of channel partners at every stage of the go-to-market process. Sales and Marketing Channels, a fully-revised third edition, takes a multi-sector approach with an entire new series of specialist sections for application to any business. This efficient structure extracts tangible commercial value from partner relationships, integrating innovative case studies like AirBNB, the largest seller of rooms without ownership of any; Transferwise, the peer-to-peer Forex; plus the rise of online retailers like Amazon and ASOS versus the decline of traditional stores like Macy's or BHS. Updates include the impact of cloud technology, advancing consumer channels, monetizing the distribution of intellectual property and the evolving 'gig economy', led by Uber and Deliveroo. Often referred to as the "Place" P in the marketing mix, this book and its host of downloadable resources are an essential toolkit for strategizing new and existing routes to market.
Sales and Marketing Resumes for $100,000 Careers
by Louise KursmarkExtensive advice on writing and polishing powerful resumes and cover letters, managing the job search, and using effective strategies to land a $100,000 job.
Sales Automation (Beiträge zur empirischen Marketing- und Vertriebsforschung)
by Anne CordtsDieses Buch befasst sich mit den Auswirkungen zunehmender Automatisierung im Vertrieb. Als Konsequenz von Automatisierung nimmt die persönliche Interaktion zwischen Mitarbeiter und Kunde ab, sodass der Vertrieb insgesamt weniger persönlich wird. Anhand dreier Forschungsarbeiten werden in diesem Buch die Auswirkungen von Vertriebsautomatisierung auf die Kundeninteraktion und Kundenbeziehung untersucht und das sich wandelnde Anforderungsprofil von Vertriebsjobs beleuchtet. Die erste Forschungsarbeit befasst sich mit der Fragestellung, inwieweit das persönliche (face-to-face) Kommunikationsformat in der Kundeninteraktion durch virtuelle Kommunikationsformate (bspw. Video Calls) ersetzt werden kann. Die zweite Forschungsarbeit widmet sich KI-generierten synthetischen Stimmen, die in sprachbasierten Automatisierungstechnologien (wie z.B. in virtuellen Sprachassistenten) integriert werden, die zunehmend von Unternehmen im Vertrieb an der Schnittstelle zum Kunden eingesetzt werden. Die dritte Forschungsarbeit identifiziert Entwicklungen und Trends im Hinblick auf das (zukünftige) Anforderungsprofil von Vertriebsjobs.
Sales Badassery: Kick Ass. Take Names. Crush the Competition.
by Frank J. Rumbauskas Jr.Turn the tables on the social dynamics of sales—stop chasing prospects and start closing deals Sales Badassery: Kick Ass. Take Names. Crush the Competition is a no-nonsense guide to transforming your entire attitude to sales, turning the old way of doing things on its head to shift all the power to you. The common myth of sales strategy tells you to approach a prospect from a position of deference—they hold the superior position, forcing you to supplicate, beg, make undue concessions, and be at their beck and call during and after the sale. This indispensable work shows you that levelling the playing field is not enough, you need to slant it in your direction. The innovative Sales Badassery philosophy enables you to turn yourself into an unstoppable sales powerhouse, taking no prisoners along the way. Best-selling author Frank Rumbauskas has distilled years of successful sales experience into an effective sales philosophy. This invaluable book provides the tools and guidance for transforming ordinary salespeople into top-level businesspersons. Regardless of what you sell, the proven techniques of this essential resource will empower you to: Transform yourself into a Sales Badass, respected by your customers and feared by your competitors Stop sucking up to your prospects and never accept the word “no” Adopt a zero-tolerance policy for disrespectful and unreasonable customers Convert customers into colleagues to expand your contacts and increase referrals Sales Badassery: Kick Ass. Take Names. Crush the Competition is a must-read for everyone tired of chasing prospects and selling their souls for the sake of a sale. This transformative approach to sales will enable you leverage your power, conquer your competitors, and steer your goals in the direction you always wanted.