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Revamping old sayings into modern sales wisdom

In this week’s Good Sales Stuff we’ve dug out those old proverbs and given them a modern sales twist. So you used to say… “Don’t count your chickens before they hatch” but we now say…“Don’t count your commissions before they’re signed” Update your old-school wisdom this way...

Lorna Wright

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January 6, 2025

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Revamping old sayings into modern sales wisdom

Lorna Wright

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January 6, 2025

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We’re taking old-school sayings and giving them a modern sales twist. Why? Because great advice holds great wisdom. 🙌

We're "pitching while the lead is warm" and we're "learning from every lost lead," these ✨nuggets of wisdom✨ are here to keep you smiling and closing.

Here we go...!

1. 🔥 "Strike while the iron is hot" → "Pitch while the lead is warm."

Following up on a hot lead ASAP dramatically increases your chances of closing. If you wait, someone else might swoop in. Be the first, not the forgotten.

2. 🐣 "Don’t count your chickens before they hatch" → "Don’t count your commissions before they’re signed."

Your CRM might look like a goldmine of potential, but until the dotted line has ink on it, those deals are just potential.

3. 🍰 "You can’t have your cake and eat it too" → "You can’t have your quota and skip follow-ups."

Greatness—and great sales—don’t happen overnight.

4. 🥊 "Bite the bullet" → "Bite the pitch and make the call."

Rejection is part of the game, but you can’t win if you don’t play. That call you’ve been dreading? It could be the one that changes your month. Fear might hold you back, but courage makes commissions.

5. 🏗️ "Rome wasn’t built in a day" → "A sales funnel isn’t filled in a day."

Patience is key. Nurturing leads, building trust, and managing a pipeline takes time. Stay consistent, and your small daily efforts will snowball into big wins.

6. 🪙 "A penny saved is a penny earned" → "A call booked is a deal churned."

Each one brings you closer to that "yes." Even if it’s a no right now, it’s a learning opportunity.

7. 🤝 "Two heads are better than one" → "Two pitchers are better than one."

When a deal feels stuck, bring in reinforcements. Co-pitching with a colleague, manager, or specialist can offer fresh insights and overcome objections. Teamwork doesn’t just make the dream work—it makes the deal work.