"Cargo Cult" Sales, Marketing, & Finance: How are you?

"Cargo Cult' Sales & Marketing

During WW II cargo dropped from the sky in the South Pacific and Indonesia. The shipment included clothing and food from the U.S. government and also humanitarian missions. This phenomenon drew the attention of the local tribes who became known as "Cargo Cult" because they always stood waiting for the next package.

These tribes believed the cargo came from their ancestors and if they erected a landing strip, air towers, and planes made of bamboo then the cargo would appear because this is what it was like the last time they received a package. The cargo appears as a way of mysticism and magic instead of hard work and ingenuity.

In business we can wait for ideas to magically appear or we can produce the "cargo" ourselves. "Cargo Cult" Sales and Marketing blog was created to talk about the essentials for successful sales and marketing professionals. It covers some tips and observations to be more effective in your endeavors.

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

How are you?

When people ask me how I am doing I give one of two answers with a smile on my face ...

Really Good
Really Well

These answers create interesting results. First people stop me and ask me what I am doing to feel really well. Secondly, they are suprised by my answer because it isn't one of the normal answers they hear such as.

Fine
Good
OK

Lastly, they smile or laugh. I found people want to be around someone who is positive and confident. They want to know my secret and get it for themselves. I don't usually buy into the hype of just think positive and things work out, but for some reason these simple answers to "How are you doing" just makes people curious.

"Cargo Cult" Sales, Marketing, & Finance