Account Quote by Sara Blakely
“My first account was Neiman Marcus. I cold-called them just like I had cold-called businesses when I was selling fax machines for seven years.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Business podcast, 2019
Cold‑calling demonstrates persistence; transferable skills apply across industries.
In simple terms: Cold‑calling builds resilience.
Key Takeaway
Leverage persistence in new ventures.
Themes
entrepreneurship
resilience
skill transfer
Mood
energetic
pragmatic
Type
advice
motivational
When to use this quote
- sales
- startup founding
- networking
Key Concepts
business
marketing
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you adapt cold‑calling today?
- What new skills can you apply?
A Different Perspective
Market saturation may reduce effectiveness.
