Topic: Salesmanship

5 chapters across the catalog

Mercenary Spyware
Episode 1760 52:58 - 56:13

1760: Mercenary Spyware

Barbara Corcoran on Donald Trump Salesmanship Tactics

Shark Tank star Barbara Corcoran shared an anecdote about working with Donald Trump during the sale of the Plaza Hotel to Hong Kong investors. Corcoran described Trump as a "genius" salesman who ignores standard pitches to focus on the psychological vulnerabilities of his counterparts. She noted his ability to sense a person's weakness and play into it to close high-stakes real estate deals.

No Shields, No Deals
Episode 1405 1:58:21 - 2:05:02

1405: No Shields, No Deals

UAW Labor Disputes, John Deere Strike and Salesman Awards

A member of the UAW in Kansas shares his "ratification bonus" following the settlement of the John Deere labor strike. Another producer from Florida mentions being named "Salesperson of the Year" but being unable to attend the awards trip due to vaccine mandates. The hosts celebrate the successful end of the labor dispute without bloodshed.

John's Story Time
Episode 1201 1:37:22 - 1:39:05

1201: John's Story Time

Silicon Valley Cynicism and Intuit CEO Party

An anecdote from a party at the mansion of Intuit's CEO describes a conversation with a cynical guest who argued that Silicon Valley is "just a big scam" where salesmen sell "crap to the public" for the sake of making money. The speaker admits that, upon reflection, the cynic was likely correct.

The Sarah Palin Show
Episode 50 55:39 - 58:21

50: The Sarah Palin Show

Community Organizing and Salesmanship Tactics

The role of a "community organizer" is defined as a relentless salesperson who uses deep emotions to convince an audience to adopt an agenda. This skill is compared to an internet chat room moderator or a door-to-door subscription salesman. The organization ACORN is mentioned as a primary example of the type of group where these tactics are employed to influence voting and local laws.

The Sarah Palin Show
Episode 50 58:21 - 1:00:30

50: The Sarah Palin Show

Ethnic Salesmanship and Cultural Observations

An anecdote about young black kids selling magazine subscriptions in white neighborhoods is used to illustrate high-level salesmanship and "nerve." The speaker clarifies that these observations are intended as a compliment to the talent and relentlessness required for such work, rather than a racist generalization. The discussion emphasizes that these social skills are often more impressive than those found on Wall Street.