My first presentation on Bizcampbe Antwerp 2012, about how i became confidend, and how that improved my sexlife

1. What I learned as a salesman,…
What I learned as a salesman, and how that improved my sexlife

2. What I learned as a salesman,…
and how that improved my sexlife
What I learned as a salesman, and how that improved my sexlife

3. 33yrs old
Lifeblogger, Lifetweeter
What I learned as a salesman, and how that improved my sexlife

4. Crazy about
Horses, cats and dogs (and my girlfriend)
What I learned as a salesman, and how that improved my sexlife

5. Crazy about (fast)food
food
What I learned as a salesman, and how that improved my sexlife

6. Crazy about lawns
(and proud
John Deere salesman)
What I learned as a salesman, and how that improved my sexlife

7. When I started out as a salesman, I had…
• A degree in horticulture (i knew how to grow vegetables)
• No background what so ever (only experience in IT-related jobs)
• No confidence (no confidence at all!)
What I learned as a salesman, and how that improved my sexlife

8. And then I got a job as a salesman…
…selling lawnmowers.
What I learned as a salesman, and how that improved my sexlife

9. #1
You are also a product.
You need to sell yourself
Confidence
Fake it until you make it
What I learned as a salesman, and how that improved my sexlife

10. #2
Be honest!
Don’t be rude, don’t twist your story,
don’t think those 2 customers won’t talk to each other
What I learned as a salesman, and how that improved my sexlife

11. #3
Dare to say “NO”
No, that is not the right machine for you, sir.
No, that is not possible with our product.
No, i don’t know that specific detail, let me look that up for you
What I learned as a salesman, and how that improved my sexlife

12. #4
Customer is King
But you can be the Emperor.
What I learned as a salesman, and how that improved my sexlife

13. #5
Know your products!
And if you don’t know them, dare to be honest
What I learned as a salesman, and how that improved my sexlife

14. #5 bis
Know your audience!
And if you don’t know them, dare to be honest
What I learned as a salesman, and how that improved my sexlife

15. #6
No excuses
"You can make excuses or you can make progress.
Both take time. One pays." (Chris Brogan)
What I learned as a salesman, and how that improved my sexlife

16. #8
Sex sells
What I learned as a salesman, and how that improved my sexlife

17. And now for the good part….
What I learned as a salesman, and how that improved my sexlife

18. #1
You are also a product.
You need to sell yourself
Confidence
Fake it until you make it
After I became confidend, i was able to just talk to girls.
I wasn’t scared anymore!
What I learned as a salesman, and how that improved my sexlife

19. #2
Be honest!
Don’t be rude, don’t twist your story,
don’t think those 2 customers won’t talk to each other
Give a compliment, mean it, and let it hang.
If you’re only looking for a one night stand, say so.
But try to avoid the traps!
What I learned as a salesman, and how that improved my sexlife

20. #3
Dare to say “NO”
No, that is not the right machine for you, sir.
No, that is not possible with our product.
No, i don’t know that specific detail, let me look that up for you
It makes them want you even more!
Or…you avoid awkward moments later on.
What I learned as a salesman, and how that improved my sexlife

21. #4
Customer is King
But you can be the Emperor.
Treat your girl as a Queen.
You’ll be King
What I learned as a salesman, and how that improved my sexlife

22. #5
Know your products!
And if you don’t know them, dare to be honest
Massage-oil is not a lubricant!
What I learned as a salesman, and how that improved my sexlife

23. #5 bis
Know your audience!
And if you don’t know them, dare to be honest
Yes, she has read “50 shades of grey” and yes, she finds it exciting
But does she really wants you to tie her up and smack her bum?
What I learned as a salesman, and how that improved my sexlife

24. #6
No excuses
"You can make excuses or you can make progress.
Both take time. One pays." (Chris Brogan)
Well, sometimes you have to say sorry.
In a relationship, excuses can be progress.
What I learned as a salesman, and how that improved my sexlife

25. #7
Even when he is not working, a salesman is a salesman
"Day by day, what you do is who you become.
- " (Heraclitus)
By loving, you become a better lover.
By making love, you become a better lover.
Live love!
What I learned as a salesman, and how that improved my sexlife

26. Any questions?
@ntone
www.ntone.be
What I learned as a salesman, and how that improved my sexlife

27. Any questions?
@ntone
www.ntone.be
What I learned as a salesman, and how that improved my sexlife