Sales Tip: Call customers from the showroom floor

    Nov. 15, 2023
    When attending trade shows, don't be afraid to reach out to your customers if you come across something you think would interest them. Give them a call and let them know about the product, you might just find yourself landing a sale.
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    Sales Tip: Call customers from the showroom floor

    While out at trade shows, don’t be afraid to give one or a few of your customers a call from the show floor if you see something you think they’d be interested in — even sending off a quick text will do. This is an especially good practice to have with larger tools or equipment that you wouldn’t typically stock on your truck.

    About the Author

    Emily Markham | Editor | PTEN and Professional Distributor

    Emily Markham is the editor of  Professional Tool & Equipment News (PTEN) and Professional Distributor magazines. She has been writing about the automotive aftermarket since 2019, after graduating from UW-La Crosse with a bachelor's degree in English. During her first three years with Endeavor Business Media's Vehicle Repair Group, Markham also wrote for Fleet Maintenance magazine. 

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