With Valentine's Day approaching we figured we would compare dating styles to selling styles, each with a unique approach for a potential mate or customer. Here's a quick look at how the different styles operate, maybe you'll see yourself in one or more of these. 

The Eternal Optimist: There's potential here, I just know it! 

Everyone is an ideal customer and even if there's zero reason, you keep the prospect in your pipeline, hoping against hope because "you never know!" 

The Passionate Pursuer: If you're just looking, let's look together. 

No one can resist your knowledge, enthusiasm, and persuasion. If the prospect hesitates, you turn up the energy, ready to overcome every objection to get a "yes."  
The Chill Charmer: No pressure, no expectations, let's take it slow. 

Just good conversation and connection to see if there's a fit. You stay in touch, and work hard in never overtly asking for anything... leaving things a bit vague.
The Fast Disqualifier: If you don’t check all my boxes, we're not a match. 

Building rapport is great but first: find out if there is a need, budget, good timing and if not, move on quickly. No need to waste their time (let alone yours) if it's not an obvious fit.  

The Persistent Pro: No worries, I’ll check back!

You don’t take rejection personally. You follow up with friendly, value-packed check-ins and stay on their radar without being annoying. You're the one who gets the "Hey, I think we're ready!" email six months later.

Which Selling Style Works Best?
We're big believers in fast disqualification with a mixture of the Chill Charmer and the power of The Persistent Pro! The key is knowing when to follow up and when to let go. 

Hope this gives you a little insight and maybe a smile. 

With love as in sales, the more you put yourself out there, the better your chances.