Sales Tip: Try refreshing your workspace

Jan. 29, 2025
Seeing the same thing day in and day out can wear both you and your customer out.

A simple and effective way to give yourself some mental uplift is to rearrange your mobile store. If you’ve been getting on your truck multiple times a day for months and months and seeing the same socket sets or wrench sets staring you in the face, it’s time for a reset.

Just think of your local Costco or Sam’s Club. Every time you enter the store they have rearranged many of their impulse items. Many mobiles have had success by having a “what’s new” section just inside the entry door. Moving your products around will not only help your mindset, it may also expose your customers to additional products they may be interested in.

About the Author

Alan Sipe | President, Toolbox Sales and Consulting

Alan W. Sipe has spent the last 42 years in the basic hand tool industry including positions as President of KNIPEX Tools North America, Sr. VP Sales and Marketing at Klein Tools, Manager Special Markets at Stanley Tools and sales management at toolbox manufacturer Waterloo Industries. Currently Sipe is the owner of Toolbox Sales and Consulting specializing in sales strategy, structure, development and training. Sipe can be reached at [email protected] or 847-910-1063. Connect with Sipe on LinkedIn.

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