So, you may wonder, if I don't plan to use this blog for airing grievances with the world, what am I going to use it for? Good question. I have decided to use this as a journal of my insights and observations into the world of sales, business, and life on the road.
Your next question is probably who cares? Well I am not sure about that part. Most likely nobody cares. I usually don't read blogs from other people because I don't care. I have decided that even if nobody reads this, it will be a good way for me to document my day to day life so that I can share it with my children and grandchildren. When I begin to approach my 50's and my mind deteriorates to the point were I need diapers and someone to feed me at least my kids will know that I once had a real job and was self sufficient.
So here are some basics for those who don't know me, or those who know me but don't care enough to have ever asked what I do with my time (many people assume all I do is eat at McDonald's all day). I work as a sales manager for a small company in Connecticut that manufactures a piece of material handling equipment called The Mule. Because the company is so small I cover the entire USA and all of Canada and Mexico.
I have worked in sales since I was 20 years old. I have had some good days and bad days, good jobs and bad jobs, however I love what I do. Every day is a little different and I love working in a fast paced job. Anyone who has ever "toted the bag" knows that you make your own success in sales and you are rewarded based on your effort. It is by far the most fair system in the world.
Most people detest my profession thanks to a lifetime of bad experiences at car dealerships and with the sales pros at Best Buy. Always remember as ridiculous as sales people seem to you consumer behavior is always just as strange. My hope is that the next time a sales person comes to your office that you will see were they are coming from.
I hope you get some enjoyment out of this small look into my life. I will try to update this at least once a week. Let me know what you think.
I hope you get some enjoyment out of this small look into my life. I will try to update this at least once a week. Let me know what you think.
(Disclaimer - I do not spell check nor do I have perfect grammar. Unlike my wife!)
7 comments:
I care!
let me just be the first to say that i love how you have mo money mo problems on your playlist!!!
very impressive- never knew these things about you. one observation about people in their 50's...they don't all wear diapers! Love you..
Oh David, how I love you and will enjoy this blog of yours. As a former sales professional and an expert bullshit artist I understand you more than you think. I look forward to your future insights. Good luck buddy!
~Joi
Ah, I can tell this is going to be good already. Looking forward to learning more about you.
Thought you would like to know that I have come across spelling errors in Kim's blog but I was too embarrassed for her to tell her about them. LOL:)
Glad to see you are following in your wife's blogging footsteps. It will be interesting to read a blog done from a male perspective....I think this may be my first of the sort. Looks great so far!
Watch it buddy, I'm turning 50 this year and I haven't started drooling yet - better be good to me or I will move in with you so that your wife can take care of me in my old age!!!!!!
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