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Serious question, has anyone else had a client meeting go totally off the rails?
I was in a pitch meeting with a potential client in Denver last month, trying to explain our retainer structure. Halfway through, their office dog, a huge golden retriever, decided my laptop bag was a chew toy and ran off with it. The bag had my presentation notes and the only copy of our proposal. We spent the next 20 minutes chasing this dog around their open-plan office while trying to keep the conversation going. We did eventually get the bag back, but the proposal was covered in slobber. Honestly, we all laughed so hard it probably helped us land the account. What's the weirdest thing that's ever derailed a meeting for you?
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adams826d ago
Honestly that's the best sales tactic I've ever heard. Forget the slide deck, just bring a squeaky toy next time. A slobbery proposal shows you're willing to get down in the trenches, or at least on the carpet. Bet that dog gets a finder's fee now.
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