Were you invited to a customer’s Christmas party this past year? Ever been to a client’s wedding or birthday party? Both are signs of a great relationship and a worthy goal for any print sales rep. But neither is the preeminent compliment that your ears should long to hear.
Certainly, the phrase “Thank you for a job well done.” crosses the lips of the buyer about as often as “We appreciate your business.” crosses those of a seller. And shame on us all for that. But while thanks are nice, Letterman would have it second or third on a list of “Top Ten words to aim for.”
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