tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post3191532839343721982..comments2024-03-28T02:15:06.910-07:00Comments on Tossing It Out: Knock Knock ( #AtoZChallenge )Arlee Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-74323485309276965742019-04-18T15:49:00.462-07:002019-04-18T15:49:00.462-07:00Susan B, I try to avoid regret. It's a waste o...Susan B, I try to avoid regret. It's a waste of time since you can't go back and change anything. Lessons for the future if we are wise enough to take heed to learn them.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-41432252721347143292019-04-18T15:47:13.307-07:002019-04-18T15:47:13.307-07:00Birgit, I'll look forward to a telling of that...Birgit, I'll look forward to a telling of that story on your blog. I often thought about doing door to door sales when I was a kid. They would advertise all the neat prizes you could win from selling. I neither had the nerve nor the ambition.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-71526424508508561582019-04-18T13:44:17.018-07:002019-04-18T13:44:17.018-07:00Thanks Arlee, for this knock, knock, wake up call....Thanks Arlee, for this knock, knock, wake up call. Personally I have missed some opportunities, but I think My gut always tells me when to jump, to seize the day. Sometimes, it looks foolhardy to others, but down the road , the right choices were made mostly. What appeared as failures at one time prove to be stepping stones towards a greater goal. As Edith Piaf sang : Rien, non, je ne regrette rien.<br /><br />Susan B.Rouchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08801283790969288263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-23277122931573312672019-04-18T08:15:59.625-07:002019-04-18T08:15:59.625-07:00Ahh...knock, knock...was my mom selling Bosch prod...Ahh...knock, knock...was my mom selling Bosch products and meeting my dad when he opened the door. He kindly said he wasn’t interested but would she like a cup of coffee? That was the start of a wonderful relationship. I was a kid selling Christmas cards for my school and that was enough for me. There is a story about this but too long to write here. Birgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-87708164749386983352019-04-16T14:07:34.132-07:002019-04-16T14:07:34.132-07:00Cathy, I usually don't go to Knoxville to eat ...Cathy, I usually don't go to Knoxville to eat when I'm back in TN, but I sure do like pizza.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-18015767106094812392019-04-16T14:06:31.649-07:002019-04-16T14:06:31.649-07:00Cathy, exactly! Trying to get something published...Cathy, exactly! Trying to get something published can be very frustrating after continued rejections. Gotta keep on knocking and paying close attention to who comes knocking on our doors.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-41082917973344701332019-04-14T14:45:48.062-07:002019-04-14T14:45:48.062-07:00Oops, I meant Hard Knocks...Gee, I'm crazy! Th...Oops, I meant Hard Knocks...Gee, I'm crazy! There is a Hard Knox pizzaria in Western Plaza on Kingston Pike. It's really good, too! Try it next time you're in town. Cathy Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01738079671642137018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-31975926915275346632019-04-14T14:44:24.905-07:002019-04-14T14:44:24.905-07:00Lee,
Hard Knox School in Knoxville is a place I l...Lee,<br /><br />Hard Knox School in Knoxville is a place I learned much, too. I did cold calls in my first job as a computer consultant. I wasn't much of sells person but I learned a lot on that job. I guess sending out manuscript inquiries is like cold calling, too. I've done that many times and am no stranger to rejection. We've had opportunity to knock on our door right of the blue when DH lost his job when our kids were really small. That was a huge blessing, too! You gotta listen for that door because it's hard to hear sometimes.<br /><br /><a href="https://curiousasacathy.com/2019/04/2019-the-little-mermaid-art-sketch-series-king-atozchallenge/" rel="nofollow">A2Z Little Mermaid art sketch 'King Triton'</a>Cathy Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01738079671642137018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-61400255424293222852019-04-13T16:15:42.886-07:002019-04-13T16:15:42.886-07:00Patricia, I guess what is is meant to be, but it c...Patricia, I guess what is is meant to be, but it can be fun to play what if.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-25559396908077878712019-04-13T15:59:44.017-07:002019-04-13T15:59:44.017-07:00Knitter, I can recall the days when door-to-door s...Knitter, I can recall the days when door-to-door sales were not only common, but expected. Now if a salesperson knocks on my door my first thought is "how did they get into our gated community?" Seems like a pregnant Avon lady might evoke at least a few sympathy buyers.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-44043538108388885312019-04-13T14:58:33.342-07:002019-04-13T14:58:33.342-07:00There's been a few opportunities that passed m...There's been a few opportunities that passed me by that I wonder how different my life would be if I had gone for them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-63354021061460255092019-04-13T12:57:47.311-07:002019-04-13T12:57:47.311-07:00When I was pregnant with my first child (and showi...When I was pregnant with my first child (and showing) and I had quit my job to stay home - I couldn't imagine not bringing in some money - so I did door-to-door Avon sales. I was terrible at it. It is funny now. A pregnant Avon lady! Oh well.Retired Knitterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13662288640032813770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-52211709002475420372019-04-13T07:48:38.716-07:002019-04-13T07:48:38.716-07:00Patricia, I've never had any success at cold c...Patricia, I've never had any success at cold call sales. I'm okay being a sales rep who has people calling me or going to visit them because they want me to. Convincing someone they want something is difficult for me unless it's something I really can strongly endorse.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-8547047772700367352019-04-13T07:05:37.910-07:002019-04-13T07:05:37.910-07:00The thought of selling door-to-door or through col...The thought of selling door-to-door or through cold calls gives me cold chills. I didn't even like taking my kids around to Trick or Treat at Halloween. I'm afraid I'd be a miserable failure at trying to find financing for a new business.Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-66430024611458110042019-04-12T22:34:27.820-07:002019-04-12T22:34:27.820-07:00Jo-Anne, and there is always eventually someone wh...Jo-Anne, and there is always eventually someone who will answer.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-19968033999739483692019-04-12T22:33:21.807-07:002019-04-12T22:33:21.807-07:00Donna, I like the concept of sales but not the pro...Donna, I like the concept of sales but not the process.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-35682564545815271902019-04-12T21:07:17.339-07:002019-04-12T21:07:17.339-07:00When opportunity knocks we need to answer or it go...When opportunity knocks we need to answer or it goes and finds someone who will answer. Leo liked the knock knock jokeJo-Anne's Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11418152399382818709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-54611038964545042262019-04-12T17:54:37.000-07:002019-04-12T17:54:37.000-07:00I thought I would love sales...tried it. Hated it....I thought I would love sales...tried it. Hated it. LOL!<br /><br />DB McNicol, author<br /><a href="https://dbmcnicol.blogspot.com/2019/04/k-kimono-atozchallenge.html" rel="nofollow">Microfiction: Kimono</a>Donna B. McNicolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15209611782116113024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-76974538948639848582019-04-12T17:03:46.905-07:002019-04-12T17:03:46.905-07:00Myra, I know exactly what you're talking about...Myra, I know exactly what you're talking about. I've tended to take the negative uncertain approach in many of my sales attempts. Girl Scout cookies should be one of the easiest things in the world to sell.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-86753383079429744302019-04-12T17:01:43.387-07:002019-04-12T17:01:43.387-07:00CW, the hot dogs would be far easier to sell than ...CW, the hot dogs would be far easier to sell than a big ticket item like a fancy vacuum cleaner. People will typically cling tightly to their money when faced with a really big decision, but hunger will make succumb quickly.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-38368447458738332782019-04-12T16:59:57.657-07:002019-04-12T16:59:57.657-07:00Trudy, we should never look down on any opportunit...Trudy, we should never look down on any opportunity that presents itself to us. Discernment is sometimes a lot harder than outright rejecting an idea.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-66857277854672860822019-04-12T16:58:16.159-07:002019-04-12T16:58:16.159-07:00Jackie, door to door knocking is not for everyone,...Jackie, door to door knocking is not for everyone, but sometimes it can lead to interesting encounters that are as rewarding as the paycheck.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-28694826906391583492019-04-12T16:56:52.477-07:002019-04-12T16:56:52.477-07:00LD, jumping on them is sometimes the most difficul...LD, jumping on them is sometimes the most difficult part--that's why so many opportunities can get missed.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-89262359686521873172019-04-12T16:56:04.235-07:002019-04-12T16:56:04.235-07:00Carrie-Anne, so true--or we are too afraid to answ...Carrie-Anne, so true--or we are too afraid to answer, which has been my case on more than one occasion.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-1975366186369148692019-04-12T16:55:01.803-07:002019-04-12T16:55:01.803-07:00KJ, hidden in plain sight is often the case. We d...KJ, hidden in plain sight is often the case. We don't really have to go far to find what we want or what we need.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.com