Serving Donuts is Not Sales

Finally, a book about sales that is not a "how to." That's not to say that the book does not contain tips on how to succeed. There are lots of those and, in this case, realistically written and by someone whose success is unquestionable. But this book is different. It's a whole new way of looking at sales, as a profession. Question..Lee, why did you decide to write this book? Answer...For me, after all the years in the business of selling or, as I call it, peddling, it was time to ask the question..Why is it that one of the world's highest paid professions never seems to get the respect it deserves? Those of us who have had the courage to fight the battle (and, it is a definite battle) and have succeeded, live in the best neighborhoods, drive the nicest cars and send our children to the best schools. Yet, the doctors, lawyers, bank presidents who are our neighbors, seem to dismiss what we have done and look down their professional noses at us. To me, it was time to examine this phenomena and try and put some humorous light on it. Question.You say "humorous light." Is it a funny book. Answer...Sales is a fun job if you keep it in its proper perspective. I absolutely tried to put hum