Answer:  None…They’re Too Busy Screwing  Everyone Else!

I just couldn’t resist this.  I received a notice in today’s mail that I am part of a “class” in a class action lawsuit against Sears. It seems Sears didn’t properly install an anti-tipping bracket on a series of drop-in and slide-in ranges. 

The notice went on to say that there is a pending settlement on the lawsuit where Sears will reimburse the “range owner” up to $100 if they had to have the bracket installed by someone else.

I’m sure the bracket is a good idea. and Sears probably should have installed it.  But here is the part that drives me crazy.  There is a section in the notice that says “Who pays the lawyers, And how much will they be paid?”  As Jerry Maguire once said “Show me the money!

“$17 Million dollars or less!  For $2 million dollars I would be happy to visit the home of every person who bought the range and install the bracket myself!

So what does this have to do with sales and selling?  Successful selling is about providing value to your clients.  If you provide value, your client or customer will have a reason to want to do business with you.  Somehow I cannot see the value the attorneys bring to the table in this class action suit, or most class action suits for that matter.  I guess it’s a good thing lawyers don’t have to provide value to their clients like the rest of us.

Great……Now I feel better!

I decided to write this blog because everyone in the speaking-consulting-internet marketing business says you should have a blog.  That’s nice.  So here is mine.  Frankly I think you should get out of the house and get some fresh air.  With that said I will post my thoughts on Sales, Sale Training, Marketing, Advertising and other wonderful things.