This presentation concerns the sales pitch used by fictional characters from movies and novels. This presentation talks about the movie characters and the sales pitch they used. It also describes the sales pitch and how it was implemented in the movie.

1. THE ART OF SALES
Lessons from characters in movies and novels Presented by:
Abhishek Yadav
Akhil.P
Anbarasan.A
Ardra Raj.K
Bharathi.S
Dhivyapriya.V
Gurala Anitha Devi

2. Table of Content
01
Memorable characters
that demonstrate the area
of fictional sales
02 Lesson to learn from them

3. Meryl Streep as
Miranda Priestly
Miranda Priestly from The Devil Wears Prada
Lesson: Utilizing Authority and Influence
Miranda Priestly commands authority and uses
her influence to manipulate situations. She
uses sales techniques by creating pressure and
instilling a sense of urgency

4. Leonardo DiCaprio as
Jordan Belfort
Jordan Belfort from The Wolf of Wall Street
Lesson: Creating FOMO (Fear of Missing Out)
Jordan Belfort Excels at creating FOMO to drive
sales. By generating excitement and scarcity,
he capitalizes on human psychology to close
deals.

5. Anne Hathaway as
Jules Ostin
Jules Ostin from The Intern
Lesson: Leadership and Relationship Building
Jules Ostin values relationship-building and
empathy in sales. She empowers her team,
fosters a supportive work environment and
drives business growth through effective
leadership.

6. Will Smith as
Chris Gardner
Chris Gardner from The Pursuit of Happyness
Lesson: Resilience and Determination
Chris Gardner, despite facing many setbacks,
remains focused and determined to succeed.
His resilience shows the importance of
determination in sales.

7. Jake Gyllenhaal as
Jamie Randall
Jamie Randall from Love & Other Drugs
Lesson: Charm and Persuasion
Jamie Randall excels with his charm and
persuasive skills. Despite facing challenges, his
determination and magnetic personality led to
his success in sales.

8. Steve Carell as Mark Baum and
Christian Bale as Michael Burry
Mark Baum and Michael Burry from The Big Short
Lesson: Analytical Thinking and Conviction
Michael Burry and Mark Baum demonstrate the
importance of analytical thinking and conviction in
sales. Trusting their insights and taking calculated
risks, they achieve remarkable success in the financial
markets.

9. Jon Hamm as
Don Draper
Don Draper from Mad Men
Lesson: storytelling as a Persuasion Tool
Don Draper’s ability to craft compelling
narratives aids in fictional sales. He waves
stories that resonate emotionally, guiding
clients towards desired outcomes.

10. Let’s reflect on what we’ve seen together
● Fictional sales, demonstrated by these characters, require
a blend of charisma, strategy and emotional intelligence.
● From Miranda Priestly, using her authority and influence
to Don‘s storytelling as a persuasion tool, each character
has offered valuable lessons applicable to our sales
strategies.
● By studying their methods, we can redefine our sales
techniques and navigate challenging situations effectively.
Conclusion

11. “If you give people a good enough
‚‘why‘, they will always figure out
the how.“
–Jordan Belfort (The Wolf of Wall Street)