Ever had a sales pitch that was so bad it made you laugh? I was on a call with a supplier trying to sell me some exotic raw materials. They went on about how their special blend could ‘ignite the magic’ in our production process. I had to stifle a chuckle because, we’re just trying to build machines, not cast spells. Anyone else have a similar sales story?
They really do come up with some wild pitches! It’s almost like they think we’re brewing potions instead of making machines. Got any other funny examples from your calls?
I had a supplier once trying to pitch a ‘miracle’ lubricant that would ‘transform our efficiency overnight.’ It was just oil! Sometimes I think they miss the point about practicality. Ever had that moment where you just can’t take them seriously?
Sounds familiar! I once had a pitch that claimed their packaging could ‘revolutionize our supply chain’ — it was just a box. Sometimes I think suppliers lose touch with the actual challenges we face?