As often is the case with the apprentice a lack of clarity and poor communication cost both teams dear. Losing sales because you haven’t been clear with the supplier or the trade customer are in excusable. Not asking for the right information before putting yourself up for a pitch is down right rude to all involved. Remember its important to value your time, your customers time and above all value the product you are selling, because if you don’t, they sure as heck will not.
In business it is a fatal mistake not to be clear in your own mind, before you pitch and hold discussions with customers regarding the price, order and discount levels of the product. It is often necessary to make a quick decision, and having the facts clear in your own head means that is possible.
Yet again a gaggle of girls let us down with in group fighting. Mainly caused no doubt by the individual order books, but some clear communication and clarity at the beginning may have smoothed over their determination to succeed at all costs. Put those claws away girls. Thank goodness Liz showed us all that girls can be excellent in business, well done to you. You listened and learnt from the business woman who pitched the babygro to you and used the same tone, words and clear demonstration which worked so well. Hats off to the producers of the product and Liz for a boardroom record in sales.
So in essence this week may have seen a girl make the best pitches but others make this a week of Halloween witches, and we can all learn how communication is always key in business.
Daft saying of the week
Melissa in defending her pitch, which led to no sales, “ What has my ability to pitch got to do with the way the pitch went” - Oh Melissa, think you need some more feedback, although – the fact it was you that got fired is feedback in a way.
