Alcohol: Helps or prevents the rep? ๐Ÿ˜Ž๐Ÿฅƒ

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softwaresails
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Are you drinking now? If so I think this answers the question lol. I'm not exactly sure what you are asking.
Spade
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Nope, sometimes a team shot helps the energy. All responsibly of courseย 
Hotlead
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1 to 2 drinks im perfect any more than that and I'm cleaning leads the rest of the dayย 
Spade
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๐Ÿ˜‚ Cheers ๐Ÿปย 
Coffeesforclosers
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I had a rep that was as shy as they come in the office, but man team happy hours that shell is off and they were the life of the party. I thought as a good producer while shy maybe i should let them drink during the day and blow the numbers out of the water. Me however would be the demise, which is why i gave up drinking 15 years ago this june
Spade
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Wow good on you!
Coffeesforclosers
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Thanks spade.ย 
BCD
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Hats off to youย 
GetAHobby
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pretty big slippery slope. things can go south real quick, but I've seen it help some reps come out of their shell a bit.ย 
Spade
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For sure
MMMGood
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All comes down to intention.ย 

Unfortunately there are a lot of stupid people out there who also can't hold their booze...and it can come back to bite them. Especially in the professional sense. Seen it happen; seen people lose their jobs the day after a night of dumb, alcohol-induced choices.ย 
Spade
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Totally.ย 
funcoupons
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Slippery slope. I wouldn't have more than one drink before having conversations with clients, I get too chatty and honest after a few beverages.ย 
Spade
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YoungMoney
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The moment I crack open a cold brewski, Iโ€™m calling it quits...so itโ€™s usually an after 5/weekend thing for me, but if my day can end early, look out!ย 
Spade
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DonDraper
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Interesting topic this. I have worked for organsiations where Alcohol with lunch is encouraged if with clients. Other places have said if that happens the rest of the afternoon you are done - Leave day.

I personally dont drink during the week as I have found getting older it takes me days to recover.

Spade
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Thanks!

I had a similar experience, working at both types of environments. Have to admit, the alcohol friendly sales team performed better ๐Ÿคท๐Ÿผ

I personally drink only on the weekends, unless there is a celebratory toast for closing a monster account ๐ŸŽฏ
DonDraper
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Yeah that one for me is a good excuse.ย 
Kanyebut4sales
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I can only speak personally but it makes me terrible at active listeningย 
Spade
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I hear!
Bittersweet0326
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It can be a great social lubricant but you have to be careful sometimes walking that fine line.
Spade
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Chep
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Depends on the person
SalesPharaoh
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I think the whole drinking culture can be helpful to build rapport among team and managers. However, if you do not drink it will subconsciously prevent the rep from getting promoted. I'm seeing a lot of non drinkers depending on the company and the culture have this against them.ย ย 
Blackwargreymon
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MDR
Are you drinking now? If so I think this answers the question lol. I'm not exactly sure what you are asking.
Adslanger1
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Cheers ๐Ÿป
Adslanger1
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I make pointless posts like this to get commish too haha but hey drink off the clock son have some pride in what you do ๐Ÿค˜๐Ÿป
Willygggg
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Helps then hurts.ย 
BCD
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BDR
Always feel like an outsider working in SaaS sales and not being a drinkerย 
Aaronlovessales
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I think it aligns everyone pretty well
JuicyKlay
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AM
Prevents the rep! Sober life makes for better sales
Cyberjarre
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BDR
I used to at the office when i was there, now that i am home my office is in the basement and kitchen is upstairs. So if im gonna eat i have 10 minutes to smash it upstairs.
Error32
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ISR
I used to at the office when i was there, now that i am home my office is in the basement and kitchen is upstairs.
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