Customer Reviews

Mindless Selling

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I was hoping for techniques to help me move beyond the areas in which I always seem to get stuck - stalls, put-offs, long sell cycle, no budget, disinterest, etc. Instead, I found that these events continue to plague me because of me; my discomfort talking about money, self-limiting beliefs, what Kurlan calls Non Supportive Buy Cycle and my tendency to become emotional. Well, it's been several months since I devoured this life changing read and my results illustrate the impact that this book had. I have shortened my sell cycle, increased my margins, eliminated the stalls and put-offs, my sales are up 432% over the same time last year. I have not incorporated a single new technique but I have dramatically changed the way I think about selling, my part in the process and my expectations as to what should happen. No longer do I feel like I am resigned to wait for outcomes because I now control my own destiny. Thank you Dave Kurlan!

This book reveals great insights on the hidden weaknesses that truly hold salespeople back. In fact, I would call the ideas revolutionary for the sales industry. What I cannot understand is why the author didn't get a ghostwriter or at least hire an editor for his writing??? There are mistakes everywhere which makes the book choppy and difficult to read. One has to figure out what Kurlan is trying to convey to understand his ideas. It is a shame because the ideas are really profound.

For years I have been looking for Sales guidance and information that really relates to what goes on in the world of selling. Most of the "stuff" that is out there sounds good in a seminar, but doesn't really help to increase sales. What Kurlan offers in this book really works. I tried it, it worked, and I continue to use it.

This book helped me like no other sales book. As an advent reader of sales literature, I was thrilled to read a book that actually identified my selling problems and showed me how to overcome them. With Dave Kurlan's help, I have tripled my sales, finally enjoy selling and don't worry about where my next sale will come from. This isn't Shakespear but it's the best book on selling I have ever read!

I wish I had read this book 10 years ago! Kurlan's book helped me to understand the reasons why I got the outcomes I did when it came to my selling activites. More importantly, it has helped me overcome the weaknesses I had and has allowed me to start reaching my potential both personally and financially. Nothing tricky or fancy, just straightforward insight that goes directly to the root of the problem.

Dave Kurlan's book is a breath of fresh air. Unlike most books on sales, Dave writes about why selling is so difficult. He offers practical skills and techniques along with valuable lessons on the biggest problem in sales, ourselves. Well worth reading if you are serious about succeding as a sales professional.

Dave gets to the core of what makes a salesperson successful. With clear, concise language. He gives powerful insights into what makes sales people successful. More importantly, he gives guidelines to help get you past the obstacles holding you back from true greatness. Worthy of a sixth star in your rating system.

Dave Kurlan's Mindless Selling book has help tremendously with coaching sales pros. Getting them to speak to prospects conversationally and not "working" them with too much technique was a big help to my clients. Finding out about the need for approval and limiting records has made me focus on areas with my clients that I may not have had I not read this short to the point book. I feel the insights in this book has made me a better coach and I recommend it to anyone in sales who has the desire to be better and more effective. I feel the book will help one be more competative, more committed, have more fun while reaping the benefits.
Thank you Dave Kurlan for writing it. There are too many books out there that drag things out to where the point is lost.

I am an avid reader of sales books and Mindless Selling was the first one that actually helped me close new business. David Kurlan's approach is easy to understand and helped me gain a better awareness of what I needed to do to execute more successfully in the field. My sales have improved since reading Kurlan's book. Thank you!

Finally, a sales book that offers compelling information in an enjoyable, easy read format. Dave Kurlan shares a wealth of his knowledge and helps put it into perspective with "real world" situations. His concepts make sense and provide readers with information they can use immediately. I would highly recommed this book to anyone in sales, sales management or to a president or CEO interested in raising the bar.