Comments on: “Thank You” The New Brand Builder! http://yoursalesplaybook.com/thank-you-the-new-brand-builder/ Sales Tips For The Aspiring Rock Star! Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:26:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: pligg.com http://yoursalesplaybook.com/thank-you-the-new-brand-builder/comment-page-1/#comment-1572 pligg.com Thu, 26 Aug 2010 23:16:06 +0000 http://yoursalesplaybook.com/?p=1099#comment-1572 <strong>“Thank You” The New Brand Builder! — Paul Castain's Sales Playbook...</strong> “Thank You” The New Brand Builder! — Paul Castain's Sales Playbook... “Thank You” The New Brand Builder! — Paul Castain’s Sales Playbook…

“Thank You” The New Brand Builder! — Paul Castain’s Sales Playbook…

]]> By: Holly Rotman-Zaid http://yoursalesplaybook.com/thank-you-the-new-brand-builder/comment-page-1/#comment-1348 Holly Rotman-Zaid Sat, 17 Jul 2010 20:35:13 +0000 http://yoursalesplaybook.com/?p=1099#comment-1348 Thanks Paul, You are a master at reminding us of the things we were taught as every day courtesies but somehow seem to forget when it comes to the business world. I cannot tell you how many times it has made a difference for me to have sent a thank you (or even just said thank you) to folks. I guess that is why I love being in the promotions business--it is part of my job to model the behaviour I would love to see everyone doing! Keep these reminders coming--you help make me a better salesperson each time I read one! Thanks- Holly Thanks Paul,
You are a master at reminding us of the things we were taught as every day courtesies but somehow seem to forget when it comes to the business world. I cannot tell you how many times it has made a difference for me to have sent a thank you (or even just said thank you) to folks. I guess that is why I love being in the promotions business–it is part of my job to model the behaviour I would love to see everyone doing!
Keep these reminders coming–you help make me a better salesperson each time I read one! Thanks-
Holly

]]> By: Erika Glem http://yoursalesplaybook.com/thank-you-the-new-brand-builder/comment-page-1/#comment-1341 Erika Glem Fri, 16 Jul 2010 17:26:52 +0000 http://yoursalesplaybook.com/?p=1099#comment-1341 Before I started my business I was always bad at sending thank you cards (my wedding ones went out three months later). However, a couple of years ago I started sending out thank you letters to prospect employers and then switched into handwritten cards. I actualy received a sales position because of the hand written note and bag of dove chocolates that I delivered 20 minutes after my interview. People love receiving the thank you cards, so why wouldn't they think to do the same? Another group that should be on the list to receive your special thank yous is the people that give you referrals. I have receive a couple of referrals recently and I wanted to thank them in a special way, so I thought along with the card I would give them a $5 gift card to a local gas station (instead of a coffee card). Thanks again Paul for your great blog and all of the other discussion that I have followed because of you. I have learned so much from you and all of your followers. Erika Before I started my business I was always bad at sending thank you cards (my wedding ones went out three months later). However, a couple of years ago I started sending out thank you letters to prospect employers and then switched into handwritten cards. I actualy received a sales position because of the hand written note and bag of dove chocolates that I delivered 20 minutes after my interview.

People love receiving the thank you cards, so why wouldn’t they think to do the same?

Another group that should be on the list to receive your special thank yous is the people that give you referrals. I have receive a couple of referrals recently and I wanted to thank them in a special way, so I thought along with the card I would give them a $5 gift card to a local gas station (instead of a coffee card).

Thanks again Paul for your great blog and all of the other discussion that I have followed because of you. I have learned so much from you and all of your followers.

Erika

]]> By: Paul Castain http://yoursalesplaybook.com/thank-you-the-new-brand-builder/comment-page-1/#comment-1339 Paul Castain Fri, 16 Jul 2010 16:35:06 +0000 http://yoursalesplaybook.com/?p=1099#comment-1339 I went back and read through these awesome comments again last night and just now and it brings me to yet another point . . . don't ever underestimate the power of gratitude to the person receiving it. Thank you all for weighing in on this and your kind words . . . thanks for reading my blog too :) Rock on! Paul I went back and read through these awesome comments again last night and just now and it brings me to yet another point . . . don’t ever underestimate the power of gratitude to the person receiving it.

Thank you all for weighing in on this and your kind words . . . thanks for reading my blog too :)

Rock on!

Paul

]]> By: Chrystal http://yoursalesplaybook.com/thank-you-the-new-brand-builder/comment-page-1/#comment-1322 Chrystal Fri, 16 Jul 2010 04:36:03 +0000 http://yoursalesplaybook.com/?p=1099#comment-1322 This is the age of the THANK YOU economy. I wonder what your thought are on something like SendOutCards.com for Thank You notes? I have used it with some success. I always wish I had the time to do a hand written thank you for everyone, but that gets so time consuming. This is the age of the THANK YOU economy. I wonder what your thought are on something like SendOutCards.com for Thank You notes? I have used it with some success. I always wish I had the time to do a hand written thank you for everyone, but that gets so time consuming.

]]> By: elena daciuk http://yoursalesplaybook.com/thank-you-the-new-brand-builder/comment-page-1/#comment-1321 elena daciuk Fri, 16 Jul 2010 01:37:38 +0000 http://yoursalesplaybook.com/?p=1099#comment-1321 amen & amen! i truly have to thank my parents for instilling this practice in me...there is something about getting a thank you card - especially when hand-written...i have a client that actually sends me a thank you card after i work with her...it warms my heart...and reminds me...how far a simple thank you goes... great post! amen & amen! i truly have to thank my parents for instilling this practice in me…there is something about getting a thank you card – especially when hand-written…i have a client that actually sends me a thank you card after i work with her…it warms my heart…and reminds me…how far a simple thank you goes…
great post!

]]> By: Dan Bass http://yoursalesplaybook.com/thank-you-the-new-brand-builder/comment-page-1/#comment-1320 Dan Bass Thu, 15 Jul 2010 19:03:25 +0000 http://yoursalesplaybook.com/?p=1099#comment-1320 Paul, I want to say thank you to you. Your words are an inspiration. You help me to think about new ways to do things, as well as reminding me of the basics. All while helping me not feel stupid for not knowing or for having forgotten something. Your words have meaning and impact. Again, thank you. Dan Paul,

I want to say thank you to you. Your words are an inspiration. You help me to think about new ways to do things, as well as reminding me of the basics. All while helping me not feel stupid for not knowing or for having forgotten something.

Your words have meaning and impact.

Again, thank you.

Dan

]]> By: Paul Castain http://yoursalesplaybook.com/thank-you-the-new-brand-builder/comment-page-1/#comment-1318 Paul Castain Thu, 15 Jul 2010 17:45:40 +0000 http://yoursalesplaybook.com/?p=1099#comment-1318 And thank you all for the kind words and comments. I'll be stopping back later to do these wonderful comments justice! Thanks again :) Paul Castain And thank you all for the kind words and comments.

I’ll be stopping back later to do these wonderful comments justice!

Thanks again :)

Paul Castain

]]> By: Toni Hogan http://yoursalesplaybook.com/thank-you-the-new-brand-builder/comment-page-1/#comment-1317 Toni Hogan Thu, 15 Jul 2010 17:42:01 +0000 http://yoursalesplaybook.com/?p=1099#comment-1317 Paul, Every time I write a thank card it brings back memories of a dear client I had when I was starting out in sales. I was young and my first boss in sales, said it was not proper to send thank you cards in business. My parents always said send a Thank you card for every gift you receive or anytime you appreciate someone’s actions. I was torn. I called on a prospective client who agreed to meet with me. After our first meeting, before he ever bought a thing, I sent him a thank you card. I knew I was breaking the rule, but I was truly thankful that he took the time to meet with me and listen (and not laugh) while I butchered my presentation. He called and said he had NEVER received a thank you card before for anything, let alone his time. He was honestly touched by the gesture. He was a "forever" client and friend, until he passed away. Needless to say, I always write cards, just like my Mamma taught me. Paul,
Every time I write a thank card it brings back memories of a dear client I had when I was starting out in sales. I was young and my first boss in sales, said it was not proper to send thank you cards in business. My parents always said send a Thank you card for every gift you receive or anytime you appreciate someone’s actions. I was torn. I called on a prospective client who agreed to meet with me. After our first meeting, before he ever bought a thing, I sent him a thank you card. I knew I was breaking the rule, but I was truly thankful that he took the time to meet with me and listen (and not laugh) while I butchered my presentation. He called and said he had NEVER received a thank you card before for anything, let alone his time. He was honestly touched by the gesture. He was a “forever” client and friend, until he passed away. Needless to say, I always write cards, just like my Mamma taught me.

]]> By: Juan http://yoursalesplaybook.com/thank-you-the-new-brand-builder/comment-page-1/#comment-1316 Juan Thu, 15 Jul 2010 17:38:56 +0000 http://yoursalesplaybook.com/?p=1099#comment-1316 THANK YOU PAUL! THANK YOU PAUL!

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