Top 10 Sales Tips from “Seinfeld”

 It’s been over 25 years since Seinfeld show left the television airways, but it remains the undisputed classic television comedy. But here’s a little known fact: did you know that you can learn a lot about sales and selling from watching Seinfeld clips? It’s true! Which bring me to this weeks top 10 list, 

I’ve gathered 10 ten clips, each of which illustrates a basic principle of selling, sales technique, or sales psychology. As usual, We will do this in David Letterman fashion.

From the home office in Panther Burn, Mississippi Here are

The Top 10 Sales Tips from “Seinfeld”

Here we go…

10.  In sales, determination isn’t enough; you also need  basic skills, like how to answer an objection.

9.  If your offering is good enough (like the soup in this clip), you can actually increase sales by making it more exclusive and more difficult to buy.

8. In sales, as in all business, simply showing up is half the battle. Even if you don’t really do anything.

7. Newman’s Big Request –  If your sales pitch does not work, don’t take it too personally.

6. BUSY GEORGE – Now you know why the marketing team always looks so busy.

5.  THE TELEMARKETER – Make sure you cold-call at the right time.

4. ELAINE’S DANCE – Never drink more than just a sip or two in front of merchants or co-workers. Never.

3.  JERRY BUYS A JACKET – Let the customer sell himself, then close the deal.

2. George’s New Suit –  Never wear a completely new suit when meeting a customer for the first time lest you run into an unexpected “wardrobe malfunction.”

And the #1    Sales Tips from Seinfeld.

1. OPPOSITE GEORGE –  If what you’re doing isn’t working, try something completely different.

Well there you have it sales professionals. We can find sales tips anywhere, all we have too do is look for them. 

What should we do next week? more TV shows, sitcoms, movies maybe sales objections send me your thoughts an ideas.

Have a awesome weekend,

David