Author Archives for ‘plaurenzi’

Silence is Golden in Sales

Whether on the road or on the phone, I made friends with whoever I worked and shared desk space with. When I was young, seasoned sales reps showed me the ropes. Today, I always try to make time for the new sales reps who are “cutting their teeth,” so to speak.

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Go On Take the Money and Run!!!!

Often times this statement is the mantra and raison d’être for so many of my counterparts across the country who are in sales.

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The Devastating Mic-controller DJ Grandmaster Philly–Phil

Greatest Hits in IP Telephony History

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The go3 Genie Guarantee: Poof! New Phone!

Typical Guarantee line of Questioning
“May I ask, what is your back-up plan?”
Have you ever been asked this question by a salesperson? I’m asking you now. Don’t look at this as “pushy” sales guy Phil looking to boost his sale. I’m imperfect in a lot of ways, but I’m not pushy. But [...]

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Treating Griddle-Forehead Syndrome (GFS) with VoIP Technology

Isn’t it wonderful e-mailing friends all over whenever you want, wherever they are? Who hasn’t e-mailed a cousin in Europe, a friend in Pismo Beach, or Piscataway, or Piston Springs?
I know I have.
Now how much did that cost you for all the e-mails and instant messages you could stuff into a 30-day period? [...]

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