Jeffrey Gitomer is a nationally renowned author and sales professional. He has written multiple New York Times Bestsellers and travels the entire world to share his insight and knowledge on the world of business and sales. Below is a wonderful list that I have compiled of some of his best quotes.
“Attitude allows you to see possibilities when opportunity strikes.”
“Attitude drives action. Actions drive results.”
“Business social media is the new cold call.”
“Change is not a four letter word, but often your reaction to it is!”
“Customer satisfaction is worthless. Customer loyalty is priceless.”
“Customers will want to talk to you if they believe you can solve their problems.”
“Every single person in every single company is either in sales or affects sales.”
“Find role models, not road blocks.”
“Great people have great values and great ethics.”
“I am the friendlist person in the world.”
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— Jeffrey Gitomer (@gitomer) October 27, 2014
“I consider myself a frequent flyer, flying roughly 200 times a year.”
“I don’t want features, I want value.”
“I graduated from high school in 1963. There were no computers, cell phones, internet, credit cards, cassette tapes, or cable TV.”
“If all it takes is an angry stranger to ruin your day, what are you doing to do if something really serious happens?”
“If you want to be the best salesperson, first you must be the best person.”
“In sales, it’s not what you say; it’s how they perceive what you say.”
“It’s win or nothing.”
“Management’s job is to convey leadership’s message in a compelling and inspiring way. Not just in meetings, but also by example.”
“Most salespeople would like to think of themselves as being rockstars, but they don’t display the talent to match their definition.”
“My website, my email magazine, my blog, my books, my corporate seminars, and my public seminars all create the ability for social media to work and all build reputation and ranking.”
“Obstacles can’t stop you. Problems can’t stop you. Most of all, other people can’t stop you. Only you can stop you.”
“People don’t like to be sold, but they love to buy!”
“Rock stars, like anyone else, have to show discipline an take consistent good actions.”
“Rules are in every company for everyone to follow. Eh, except salespeople.”
“Selling is a natural skill. It’s developed as a child. You may know it as persuasion.”
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— Jeffrey Gitomer (@gitomer) October 14, 2014
“Take action everyday – some small dose at a time.”
“Take more chances than you dare. You’ll make more sales than you expect. That’s the formula.”
“The best way to find new business is to talk to old business.”
“The buyer, the prospect, the customer expects you to have knowledge of their stuff, not just your stuff.”
“The closer the CEO is to the everyday selling process, bringing in business, the more successful the company will become.”
“The difference between motivation and inspiration is that motivation must constantly be injected. Inspiration lasts a lifetime. Great leaders can instill both.”
“The key to mastering any kind of sales is switching statements about you – how great you are, and what you do – to statements about them.”
“There is no one thing that can turn around rejection. But there is one answer: begin talking to your customers who have already bought from you and discover why they bought.”
“There is no prize in sales for second place.”
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— Jeffrey Gitomer (@gitomer) March 11, 2014
“There’s no lotion or potion that will makes sales faster and easier for you, unless your potion is hard work. ”
“We use social media as an adjunct to my total market outreach.”
“What is a positive attitude? The simple definition is the way you dedicate yourself to the way you think.”
“When you hear bosses talk about their best salespeople, they often refer to them as rockstars. It’s the highest praise your boss can give someone on your team.”
“You don’t earn loyalty in a day; you earn loyalty day by day.”
In this great video Jeffrey Gitomer discusses how the fear of rejection can hinder your performance more than you could image!
I hope you’ve enjoyed this great list of my favorite Jeffrey Gitomer quotes!
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