Can you tell me why, that the young people of our society, no longer look to their Elders for advise, like they did in the old days.  I am part Indian, and back in olden times, the Elders, were know as the wise ones,
and they were respected for their wisdom, collected over their life time and from their elders and their experiences in life. 

My Father always taught us, to seek advise from the experienced.  Sure, we have
still made our mistakes, mainly because, we thought we were right, but too proud to ask
questions, from those that have been there and done that. I believe that those of experience are the best teachers.

One business, I have been in for over 25 years, is Real Estate, and have been successful, but like many, businesses, you learn the hard way.  After many years,   new Agents, wanted to join my Companies, to learn the business. 

Some 
were very successful, but others wouldn't learn.  Some things I learned the hard way but I the learned most,
by asking questions, from the old heads, that had been in business for many years, reading a lot of articles, and schooling..  So after being in that business, for many years, I just can't understand why
young people, who want to be in business, wouldn't want to be Mentored to.  I don't think many wouldn't
consult a Doctor, if they had some health problems.  Businesses hire consultants, so tell me why some
individuals, are reluctant to seek advise, about any venture or any other concerns.  I think that to be successful in sales, you must be likeable, like people, a good listener, quality inventory, know  what
your completion has to offer, work hard for your customer, and find as close as possible what the customers
want, even if you have to sell one of your competitors properties.  A piece of the Pie, is better than no
Pie at all. Qualify customers, as to what they can really afford, so you don't try to oversell, listen to their
stories, but don't let theirs remind you of one to tell them.  To them, their stories are 10 times, more important, to them. Try to find the closest match to their needs and possible.  If not available today, keep
looking, keep the customers informed and above all thank them for their business. On the first contact,
before getting down to business, do your best, to get to be friends, with a little good humor and  Chit Chat.
People love to do business with their friends. Some of our oldest and best friends, started out as
customers.