I recently had a vendor pitch me a line about how their product was ‘the best thing since sliced bread,’ which caught me off guard. It’s always amusing to see how some people try to add humor to their sales pitches — have you ever encountered a vendor who cracked a joke that fell flat, or worse, one that worked? It really makes you think about the lengths we go to in building relationships and keeping things light while still being strategic.
It’s funny how some vendors think they can turn a pitch into a stand-up routine. I’ve had a guy try to sell me software with a bad dad joke about spreadsheets; let’s just say my interest ‘crumbled’ faster than his punchline. Have you found any sales tactics that worked better than humor?
I had a vendor once slip in a knock-knock joke during a demo. Surprisingly, it lightened the mood, but I still didn’t buy. Have you ever found humor helped seal a deal?
I remember a vendor who tried to sell me a marketing tool by cracking a joke about ‘getting clicks’ — it definitely didn’t land well. Humor can add a nice touch, but it’s gotta connect with the audience. Have you ever been swayed by a vendor’s charm, or does the product always come first?