Business owner Jim brought Sales 101 to his team this week. He singlehandedly played both parts to demonstrate a very familiar sales call:Kid: Can I have a cookie?
Dad: No.
Kid: Please, can I have a cookie?
Dad: No.
Kid: Daddy, please may I have a cookie?
Dad: No.
Kid: Just one? Please?
Dad: No.
Kid: C’mon, please, Dad, just one cookie?
Dad (ripping open the package): Oh, all right, here, take the whole package!
Business owners usually begin their million dollar futures with a great idea and, soon after, a business plan. Entrepreneurs sometimes skip over the formal planning stage in their rush to bring in th...


