The Power of Asking

People mention it a lot.


Successful sale. Everyone is happy. Ask for the referral. But they don't.

See a discount in a store. Why not ask for the manager and ask for a different price?

Want something online but the option you want isn't showing. Ask the seller or whomever for what you want with a direct message.

See somebody you want to talk to.....go and see what happens.


Isn't it amazing what can happen when we ask for things we want? It's not always a yes, but the answer is always no when we don't.

๐Ÿ”Ž Prospecting
๐Ÿค Networking
โ˜•๏ธ Workflow and Daily Habits
14
Filth
Politicker
4
Live Filthy or Die Clean
My mom taught me (and I actually started listening in College): The worst that can happen is they say, "No" and you're already in that boat today, always worth the ask.
Sunbunny31
Politicker
1
Sr Sales Executive ๐Ÿฐ
Wise mom!
HVACexpert
Politicker
3
sales engineer
Yep, if you shoot you may miss. But if you donโ€™t shoot you will for sure not make it, take a shot!
Sunbunny31
Politicker
3
Sr Sales Executive ๐Ÿฐ
That is the message Iโ€™ve always given my own kids. Ask. The answer may be no (and accept that gracefully) but it will ALWAYS be no if you donโ€™t ask. It works!
Fenderbaum
Politicker
3
Retired Choirboy๐Ÿช•
It certainly can't hurt to ask. If the answer is no, that's ok, at least you tried.
FinanceEngineer
Politicker
2
Sr Director, sales and partnerships
Isnโ€™t that the saying โ€œask and you shall receive?โ€
RealPatrickBateman
Politicker
5
๐Ÿ”ชAmateur Butcher๐Ÿ”ช
Probably more aligned with "Closed mouths don't eat"
CuriousFox
WR Officer
0
๐ŸฆŠ
True tho ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™€๏ธ
CRAG112
Valued Contributor
2
Account Executive
I do believe that's more in line with religious doctrine. In real life, saying please doesn't mean shit. But it doesn't hurt to ask either.
Diablo
Politicker
2
Sr. AE
Asking is crucial for me..
Maximas
Tycoon
2
Senior Sales Executive
It's been my strategy all the way.
"Wanna Dig A Fact, Always Go N Ask".
CPTAmerica
Opinionated
2
President/CRO
To ask takes either entitlement or courage. Each comes from a different place with different styles and different results.
oldcloser
Arsonist
1
๐Ÿ’€
Just when I had some wisdom to insert, I trip over this comment. Posting for the commish, I suppose.
Fenderbaum
Politicker
2
Retired Choirboy๐Ÿช•
Yeah, I agree! @CPTAmerica posted an eloquent, accurate response. It definitely was better than mine, too. ๐Ÿ˜Ž
oldcloser
Arsonist
1
๐Ÿ’€
Sometimes one must simply yield to oncoming wisdom.
Justatitle
Big Shot
1
Account Executive
Simple saying, if you don't ask you don't get
Pachacuti
Politicker
1
They call me Daddy, Sales Daddy
Good advice. If you don't ask, you'll never receive.
pirate
Big Shot
0
Account Executive
Definitely! Was taught as a kid I suppose to go with the flow and it's been hard unlearning thar
11

What is the best response you have gotten from a DM when asking "What would I have to do in order to earn your business?"

Discussion
2
12

Asking your prospect to be the Champion?

Question
23
8

Asking Great Questions

Advice
6