LinkedIn Influencer Proposes, Gets Roasted For Trying To Tell People What It Taught Him About B2B Sales
I love LinkedIn. I don't even have an account, but the amount of content we get from it that gets crossposted to other platforms is enough to feed generations with reading material. This is just the latest chapter. And listen, I get a lot of LinkedIn style posts are probably tongue in cheek and used to promote whatever Forex or Ponzi scheme that they're trying to get you to buy into. Or maybe this is just the state of business and social media, to where a happy moment like a proposal teaches you what you need to know to be an entrepreneur.
Imagine meeting the woman of your dreams, spending years together, finally deciding you want to tie the knot and start a family, and during the proposal the only thing you can think about is how this impacts the bottom line of your startup. I can't tell if I want to be involved in this guy's company or run the furthest thing away from it, but my initial thought is that I may want in. Does LinkedIn have some sort of monetization system for views like Twitter does and this fella just paid for the entire honeymoon? Talk about #BusinessWise. Fuck your business degree.
I spent the better half of an hour trying to find what it ended up teaching him about B2B sales, but couldn't seem to find the post, so our only look is at the replies under the Twitter thread. Seems like he's got some of the LinkedIn fellas against him:
This is what work is all about. Like Kim K says, nobody wants to work these days! I still really want an answer, so I used my best friend in AI to give us the answers we're looking for:
Me: What does marriage teach you about B2B sales?
Marriage and B2B sales might seem like two vastly different realms, but they actually share some common principles when it comes to understanding human relationships and communication. Here are a few lessons from marriage that can be applied to B2B sales:
1. Communication is Key: Just as effective communication is crucial for a healthy marriage, it's also essential in B2B sales. Understanding the needs and concerns of your partner (or client) and being able to articulate your own offerings clearly can make or break a deal.
2. Building Trust: Trust forms the foundation of any successful marriage, and the same goes for B2B relationships. Consistently delivering on promises, being transparent, and establishing credibility are vital for gaining the trust of your clients.
3. Listening Skills: In marriage, listening is as important as talking. Similarly, in B2B sales, active listening allows you to understand your client's pain points and tailor your solutions accordingly.
4. Adaptability: Marriage often requires compromise and adaptability. Similarly, in sales, being flexible and willing to adjust your approach based on the client's needs and feedback can lead to better outcomes.
5. Long-term Relationship Building: A successful marriage isn't just about the wedding day; it's about building a lasting relationship. Similarly, in B2B sales, focusing on long-term partnerships rather than short-term gains can lead to more sustainable business growth.
6. Resilience: Every marriage faces challenges, and it's the ability to weather those storms that determines its strength. Similarly, in sales, rejection is inevitable, but being resilient and learning from setbacks can help you bounce back stronger.
7. Emotional Intelligence: Understanding and managing emotions is crucial both in marriage and in sales. Being empathetic towards your partner's (or client's) feelings and needs can help foster deeper connections and drive better outcomes.
Overall, the lessons learned from marriage can provide valuable insights into building strong, mutually beneficial relationships in the world of B2B sales.
Welcome to the new age.