⚔️ How the Art of War Helps You Sell When There’s No Perfect Fit The Sales Dilemma We all know the rule: “Don’t sell what you have — sell what the customer needs.” But what if the customer’s needs don’t match what you offer? Do you walk away? Do you recommend your competitor? Or do you somehow create a bridge? This is where most salespeople struggle — and where Sun Tzu’s wisdom gives you the answer. 1. “Know Yourself and Know Others” – Find the Overlap, Not the Opposite “If you know yourself and know the enemy, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles.” — Sun Tzu, Chapter III Before you decide you can’t serve the customer, study both sides deeply: What is the customer really trying to achieve — not just the product they want? What hidden fears or constraints are shaping their request? What unique strengths do you possess that others can’t easily duplicate? 🔹 Lesson: Don’t match product to product — match purpose to purpose. Even wh...
by Andy Ng at www.asiatrainers.com (Sales & Management Training) Tel: 65-93672286 Email: andythecoach@gmail.com