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> [I have observed several hundred salespeople who were taught to use deceptive practices like 'bait and switch' and encouraged to play negotiation games with customers. They were so stressed by this behavior that they suffered from a high incidence of…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ron-willingham/i-have-observed-several-hundred-salespeople-who-were-taught-to-use/)

[Ron Willingham](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ron-willingham/)

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## More by Ron Willingham

> [Everything seems impossible until you see success.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ron-willingham/everything-seems-impossible-until-you-see-success/)

[Ron Willingham](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ron-willingham/)

> [You get paid consistent with your ability to solve problems.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ron-willingham/you-get-paid-consistent-with-your-ability-to-solve-problems/)

[Ron Willingham](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ron-willingham/)

> [You have the power to change your thoughts and your thoughts have the power to change your life.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ron-willingham/you-have-the-power-to-change-your-thoughts-and-your-thoughts-have-the/)

[Ron Willingham](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ron-willingham/)

> [I have observed several hundred salespeople who were taught to use deceptive practices like 'bait and switch' and encouraged to play negotiation games with…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ron-willingham/i-have-observed-several-hundred-salespeople-who-were-taught-to-use/)

[Ron Willingham](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ron-willingham/)

> [A salesperson’s ethics and values contribute more to sales success than do techniques or strategies.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ron-willingham/a-salesperson-s-ethics-and-values-contribute-more-to-sales-success/)

[Ron Willingham](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ron-willingham/)

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