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Sales Dogs : You Do Not Have to Be an Attack Dog to Be Successful in Sales (Rich Dad's Advisors series) [Paperback]

Blair Singer (Author), Robert T. Kiyosaki (Introduction)
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By knowing the five basic breeds of peoplethe Pit Bull, the Golden Retriever, the Poodle, the Chihuahua, and the Basset Houndreaders will have the necessary insight to improve their selling savvy.

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Blair Singer is a Corporate Educator, Facilitator, and Author.

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  • Paperback: 272 pages
  • Publisher: Warner Business Books (June 1, 2001)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0446678333
  • ISBN-13: 978-0446678339
  • Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #67,387 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
    #76 in  Books > Business & Investing > Marketing & Sales > Sales & Selling > Techniques

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for the Young Sales Professional, July 21, 2002
By Randy H. Rogers (Dallas, TX) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Sales Dogs : You Do Not Have to Be an Attack Dog to Be Successful in Sales (Rich Dad's Advisors series) (Paperback)
As a sales manager I am always looking for books that will not only help me but more importantly help my employees. Sales Dogs is perfect for this. I purchased it at an airport bookstore and was nearly finished with it by the time I landed at my destination. It kept me engrossed and was very easy to read. The comparison of various breeds of dogs to different sales styles was quite creative and helped keep the material lite and enjoyable while at the same time educational. This book is perfect for the young sales rep with under 5 years experiance. It will help them identify what sales style fits them best rather than trying to be something they are not. Sales Dogs also will help them understand the importance of stretching beyond their own sales style and adopting some of the positive traits of the other "breeds" of sales reps, even if it takes them outside of their comfort zone. I manage a group of 12 inside sales reps selling office equipment for a forutne 500 company. All of my reps have less than 5 years experience in sales so I will be purchasing 12 more copies of Sales Dogs. For the more experienced sales professional, this book is still very enjoyable and offers some helpful insights, however, if you've been in the sales game for a long time (and your still at it) you've probably already figured out, the hard way, what style works best for you. I only wish I had had this book when I started out, it might have saved me considerable time and frustration.
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32 of 35 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Helpful for People New to Sales and Sales Management, August 30, 2001
By Professor Donald Mitchell "Jesus Makes Me a P... (Thanks for Providing My Reviews over 97,000 Helpful Votes Globally) - See all my reviews
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$ales Dogs has two potential applications: (1) As an introduction to the ways that people sell and (2) as a humor book for those who have been involved in selling as a career.

Since this book came in as an adjunct to the Rich Dad, Poor Dad series, it also has to be evaluated in terms of how well it fits. That is where the book falls down. Although Mr. Kiyosaki is correct in describing that his rich Dad said to him, "If you want to enter the world of business, you must first learn how to sell," this book doesn't pick up enough on that perspective. It is a cross between a book for someone already in sales, and someone new to sales management. Although there is a little material in here about how people new to sales can learn, that isn't really the focus.

The strength of the Rich Dad, Poor Dad series is that each book is extremely simple and focused. $ales Dogs tries to be too much like a standard book on sales.

The book's basic point is that sales people start out tending to emphasize one of five selling styles: "sheer power and fearlessness" -- the pit bull; "customer service is everything" -- the golden retriever; "incredibly well connected . . . Ultimate Marketing Dog" -- the poodle; "technical wizards" -- the chihuahua; and the "trustworthy . . . strength of personality and personal rapport" of the basset hound.

Readers are then encouraged to learn lessons from the best traits of the other styles. If you put them all together, you can be a "SuperMutt." Within all of these styles are people who prefer to shoot for the big sale, and they are Big Dogs -- meaning they want a big deal or no deal.

The book does a nice job of explaining some of the mindsets and key skills that help in sales and sales management. However, each is explained so briefly that the information will only be helpful to those who have not been exposed to these ideas before. Mastering the art of delivering powerful presentations is something that you can never learn enough about, and this is often the topic of entire books and courses. So I graded the book as a three because it was too much of a compromise between too many different types of books. As a result, it gives too little to any particularly type of reader.

I should mention that the illustrations are terrifically funny for those who want to use this as a humor book who have been involved in sales for some time. I can see these being taped all over the sales offices across America.

After you finish reading this book, think about what one thing would make you more effective in making sales. If you're not sure, go ask the last people who did and did not buy from you what they would suggest.

Build on your instinct to help . . . to get the stamina you need to persevere in your sales challenges!

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20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Dog's Have It!, March 14, 2004
This review is from: Sales Dogs : You Do Not Have to Be an Attack Dog to Be Successful in Sales (Rich Dad's Advisors series) (Paperback)
I was first captivated by the title of this book and then was drawn in
more deeply by the no-nonsense approach I read throughout.

I actually laughed outloud about some of the Myths about
Selling which are argued (humorously -- I might add) with
facts.

Ahhh, I have heard this one COUNTLESS times before:

"What does selling have to do with building businesses,
managing people, raising money and investing?"

Rich Dad's answer -- "EVERYTHING!"

I also appreciate the section on who your most important sales
contract is with... YOURSELF... as you are your own harshest
critic, your own most difficult client and your own
personal objection and rejection machine -- all wrapped up
in ONE body!

The Five Sales Dog types are outlined more fully in the book
but even in their titles you may begin to recognize yourself
AND your staff (if you are a manager.)

Pit Bull - stereotypical, aggressive sales person

Golden Retriever - bundles of love customer service is everything
BEGS for the PRIVILEGE of selling to YOU, my fav customer!

Poodle -- Intellectual and high strung with the focus on looking good....

Chihuahua -- Don't be fooled by their small stature, they have TEETH!

Basset hound -- they look like they will roll over and take anything, what
they are really doing is building long term, loyal relationships.

and then... there are the BIG DOGS.....

The Sales People who want the biggest stage, the brightest lights,
the packed crowds and the FAST TRACK DEALS. They will put them
together, get the signature and for goodness sakes, get someone
else to follow up.....

The book goes on to teach the reader how to leverage their own
Sales Dog style to make the most of the bottom line.

With this book you can learn a LOT and enjoy the lessons as
you go. Its all delivered in the Rich Dad style PLUS yes, there
is even a free audio download available.....

A sure winner -- "The Dog's Have it!"

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Most Recent Customer Reviews

2.0 out of 5 stars Good book
I wasn't as impressed with this book as I was with others in the series. It had way too many cartoons and not enough good advice.
Published 3 months ago by J. Smith

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, great seller!
I'm reading Conspiracy of the Rich, written by Robert Kiyosaki, and he suggests this book, Sales Dogs. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Christiano Lima Santos

5.0 out of 5 stars Get off the porch and go sell something
Blair has an interesting style or description for the types of sales people out there. This different view may help you to see what you may not have found in other sales books... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Scott S, Bell

2.0 out of 5 stars Not What I Was Hoping For!
I have enjoyed (and benefited from) the Rich Dad, Poor Dad series of books, as well as the advisory series... this book, however, did not cut it. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Marcus Chacos

2.0 out of 5 stars For Motivational Use Only
There really isn't much in this book that is particularly useful to anyone looking to get started in sales. Read more
Published on June 3, 2008 by Scott Miller

2.0 out of 5 stars Ehh... I could do without
I could have done without reading this book. It simply stated the obvious again and again, and provided nothing substantial that I will take away and use. Read more
Published on June 3, 2008 by Cody D. Strate

4.0 out of 5 stars Sales Dogs - Sales Adventure Guide - Little Red Book of Selling
Sales Dogs is a real howl! (Sorry for the pun.) This book is intended to provide basic insight into the sales profession and smooth out a sales person style and/or provide them... Read more
Published on March 28, 2006 by Tim Jacobs

3.0 out of 5 stars Good introductory book... with an analogy taken too far.
"Sales Dogs" is a part of the "Rich Dad Advisors" series on sales and selling techniques. I was interested to read this book as Robert Kiyosaki encourages sales a whole lot... Read more
Published on January 7, 2006 by Shane A. Brewer

2.0 out of 5 stars Sorry Robert
I truly enjoyed all of the other Rich Dad Poor Dad books, but this one is awful. I have recommended all of the books to a number of my close friends and family. Read more
Published on December 28, 2005 by G. C. Harlow

4.0 out of 5 stars I'm Going To Be Brief
Kiosaki has a talent for story telling many of his advisors don't. This book from the advisor series is a big exception. But there's another reason I really liked it. Read more
Published on September 25, 2005 by Shayne M. Whitehead

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