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Car Engines and Gas Prices Can Help Eliminate Obsolete Sales Tactics
- May 15, 2025
- Posted by: Dave Kurlan
- Category: Understanding the Sales Force
In this thought-provoking article, the author questions outdated traditions in automotive and sales industries. From measuring car engine power in horsepower—a term rooted in the 1700s—to gas prices still ending in 9/10 cents, the piece challenges why we cling to archaic practices. It also critiques sales tactics, like pitching over consultative selling, excessive proposals, and weak follow-up questions, urging a shift to modern, effective strategies for 2025.