strictlysupreme Chapter 137 Selling a Comb to a Monk
Chapter 137 Selling a Comb to a Monk
In a bustling city, there is a company called "Creative Home" that specializes in selling all kinds of novel household items. The company's sales team is composed of a group of young and passionate people who are always trying to find new sales opportunities.
One day, Liu Bei, the manager of the sales team, called everyone together and told them that the company had launched a new unique comb and hoped that they could find a way to sell it to monks. Everyone thought it was an impossible task because monks have no hair, so how could they need a comb?
However, Liu Bei did not give up. He told everyone that as long as there is creativity and determination, there is nothing that cannot be done. He asked everyone to go back and think carefully about how to sell combs to monks.
A few days later, Zhuge Liang, a member of the sales team, came up with a plan. He said that we could package the comb as a gift of Buddhist culture and then promote it to monks, saying that this comb can help them practice.
After hearing this, Liu Bei thought it was a good idea, so he asked Zhuge Liang to implement the plan.
Zhuge Liang first found the abbot of a temple and introduced the comb to him. He said that the comb was made by the best craftsmen and engraved with Buddhist scriptures and patterns, which could help monks stay focused and calm during their practice.
After hearing this, the abbot thought that this comb was very meaningful, so he decided to buy a batch and give them to pilgrims as gifts for the temple.
Zhuge Liang found some Buddhist believers and promoted the benefits of this comb to them. He said that this comb can not only help monks practice, but also allow ordinary people to feel the charm of Buddhist culture.
After hearing this, some Buddhist believers thought that this comb was very meaningful, so they also bought a batch as their own collection.
In this way, through Zhuge Liang's creativity and hard work, the "Creative Home" company successfully sold combs to monks and made a high profit.
This story tells us that as long as we have creativity and determination, there is nothing we can’t do. In sales, we should be good at discovering the needs of customers and satisfying their needs in innovative ways.
The following is an interesting dialogue scene of a man begging a monk to buy his own comb:
Salesperson: "Hello, Master! I have a very special comb here that I would like to recommend to you."
Monk: "Amitabha, benefactor, monks have no hair, a comb is of no use to me."
Salesperson: "Master, this comb is not an ordinary comb. It is carefully designed to help you relieve stress and relax your body and mind. When you are practicing, use it to massage your head, and you will get unexpected results!"
Monk: "Oh? Is it really that magical?"
Salesperson: "Of course! This comb is made of the finest wood, feels warm and has a light wood fragrance, making you feel peaceful and at ease when using it. Moreover, its shape is also very exquisite, and it can be placed in your Zen room as a work of art."
Monk: "Well, that sounds good, but I still don't need it."
Salesperson: "Master, think about it, this comb is not only good for you, but also can be used to establish a connection! You can give it to pilgrims who come to the temple to worship, so that they can also feel the compassion and wisdom of Buddhism."
Monk: “Well…”
Salesperson: "Master, just buy it! This comb is very affordable, and I can give you a special discount. If you are not satisfied, I can refund you unconditionally. What do you think?"
Monk: "Okay, then I'll buy one and try it out."
Salesperson: "Great! Thank you for your support, Master! I hope this comb can bring you good luck and happiness!"
In this dialogue scene, the salesperson successfully aroused the monk's interest through clever words and unique description of the product, and finally made the sale. At the same time, it also reflects the salesperson's wit and flexibility.
Here are some successful marketing stories about selling combs to monks:
- Story 1: A young and creative businessman heard that the monks in the nearby temple liked to use wooden combs to comb their hair and beards, so he found a carpenter and made a batch of exquisite wooden combs. These wooden combs were carefully carved, each with exquisite patterns and soft luster. The businessman believed that these wooden combs would attract the attention of the monks. He took the wooden combs to the temple, introduced the uses and benefits of the wooden combs to the monks, and told them that these wooden combs were made specifically for them. The monks were moved by the businessman's sincerity and the exquisiteness of the wooden combs, and bought the wooden combs one after another.
- Story 2: A marketing manager wanted to test his subordinates, so he gave them a question: sell a comb to a monk. The first person went out and cursed: "What a shitty manager! Monks don't have hair, why sell combs!" So he found a pub to drink and sleep, and went back to tell the manager: "Monks don't have hair, so combs can't be sold!" The manager smiled and said: "Do you need to tell me that monks don't have hair?" The second person came to a temple, found a monk, and said to the monk: "I want to sell you a comb." The monk said: "I don't have hair, what's the use of a comb?" The second person said: "You should comb your scalp frequently, which not only relieves itching, but also activates blood circulation and is good for health. When you are tired of chanting, comb your hair to clear your mind." The monk thought it made sense and bought a comb.
- Story 10: A large company was recruiting business managers for expansion. A large number of applicants came to the recruitment. The person in charge of recruitment had an idea. He decided to let the applicants sell wooden combs to monks. The applicants had 1 days to sell the most combs. Most of the applicants were angry and said, "What use do monks have for wooden combs?" The person in charge was joking. In the end, only three applicants took the test. When the ten days were up, the person in charge asked the first applicant who came back, "How many combs did you sell?" The answer was, "One." He counted the hard work until he found a monk with tinea capitis and sold one comb.
These stories all show how salespeople successfully sold combs to monks who seemingly didn't need combs through innovative thinking and methods. But it should be noted that selling products to customers who don't need them is a scam rather than a sales technique, which is a huge challenge to the company's values. Therefore, in the sales process, customers' needs and choices should be respected, and truly valuable products and services should be provided, rather than obtaining sales results through deception or misleading.
Monks usually stay bald or have their heads shaved, so they probably don't need a regular comb. If you're selling a comb to a monk, here are some things to consider:
- Look for the right type of comb for monks: for example, a comb designed for scalp care or head massage, or a smaller comb that is more suitable for trimming their beards or eyebrows.
- Take advantage of the comb's other features: If the comb has other features, such as having beautiful carvings or religious symbols, this may attract monks as a prop in Buddhist practice.
- Emphasize the quality and material of the comb: Monks may prefer to buy a high-quality product that will last for a long time.
- Establish connections with monks: You can try to contact local temples or monk groups to understand their needs and preferences so that you can choose comb styles and sales strategies accordingly.
It should be noted that the above content is for reference only. In actual sales, the monks’ beliefs and cultural habits should be respected to avoid excessive sales promotion or causing unnecessary trouble.