Fred, So right! We started selling even before we knew it. As baby's our sales pitch was crying to let mommy know we were hungry, needed to be burped or changed. That grew into mom and dad taking us to the ice cream store or for a MacDonald burger on the promise that we will be good. Good posts.

Fred - It took me a few years to figure this out, but you are exactly right.  I don't care what industry one is in, they are selling something.  And yes, any ripe and good transaction is a win-win for those involved.

You are absolutely right, Fred. Even a 5-year old at the toy store trying to make his parent buy a toy is also a salesperson - no matter what method we use, right? (in a good way, I mean).

Fred, very well said. I loved your post. Keep them coming, buddy! :-D

Fred ~ Absolutely!  As soon as I read your title I thought that we sell ourselves all the time.  Good post!

Thanks all, I appreciate the good words. We are all sale people and should be darned proud of it!

I second the motion!

Fred,  I think everyone is a sales person.  No matter what profession.   Even those working by the hour are sales people.. they are selling the company they work for.

Just one more response to everyone. Sales has gotten a bad rap. It has to do with people thinking that we are going to sell something TO them. In reality, we are trying to do something FOR them. We all need to realize every day that a sucessful sale is only accomplished when it is a win-win situation. Sure, it is possible to put something over on someone and get the upper hand like it was a contest, but we aren't in a contest, we are in a partnership with our clients. That is the great thing about this business, my best source of new business is my old business. What can you say when a father refers his daughter to you for her first home purchase, other than thanks for your trust. We are all in a great business, don't forget it.

Have a wonderful weekend.