Using Humor to Close the Sale
There once was a salesperson named Sue who had a unique approach to closing deals. Whenever she was making a sales pitch to a potential customer, she would tell them a funny joke to lighten the mood and put them at ease. Sue's jokes were always well-timed and perfectly delivered, and she quickly became known for her humorous sales approach. She would often start her sales pitch with a joke, and then seamlessly transition into discussing the benefits and features of the product or service she was offering. One day, Sue was making a sales pitch to a potential customer named Tom. Tom was a tough negotiator, and he was skeptical of Sue's sales pitch. But Sue didn't let that stop her. She started her pitch with a joke, and Tom couldn't help but laugh. "Why couldn't the bicycle stand up by itself?" Sue asked. "Because it was two-tired!" Tom laughed, and Sue used that moment to make her case. She explained the features and benefits of the product she wa...