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“To succeed at selling a losing product, you must develop seriously superior sales techniques. In addition, you have to be massively competitive and incredibly hungry to survive in that environment.” quote by Ben Horowitz
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“To succeed at selling a losing product, you must develop seriously superior sales techniques. In addition, you have to be massively competitive and incredibly hungry to survive in that environment.”

Ben Horowitz

About This Quote

Selling a failing product demands exceptional sales skill, fierce competitiveness, and relentless drive.

In simple terms: Sell losing products with superior skill and hunger.

Key Takeaway

Develop elite sales tactics.

Themes

sales competition survival

Mood

critical determined

Type

advice inspirational

When to use this quote

  • startup pivots
  • turnaround projects
  • market saturation

Key Concepts

business strategy psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance ambition with integrity?
  • When is it right to abandon a losing product?
A Different Perspective

Ethical concerns arise when pushing poor products.

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