Would You Sell to a Racist Bigot?

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  mstonetsg02/13/08 Report as spam
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  You choose who you sell to!

  One of the greatest joys and benefits of entrepreneurship is the ability to choose who you work with. When you choose to only do business with those that inspire and energize you, your fulfillment will go far beyond your wallet.
  
  Whether you are a leader, manager, or entry-level employee, your ability to focus on your core values, and service to those you are meant to serve wil have the greatest impact on overall success for you, your employees, and your clients. You will look forward to speaking with clients as much as they will look forward to hearng from you.
  
  My guess is that this particular client, regardles of the amount of the sale, would not be worth the commissios or profits you recieve. I can't imagine he would be a joy to work with, and what if by some odd circumstance you had to introduce him to a minority colleague, or client. Talk about walking on eggshells.
  
  When the foundation of your business is built on your core values, and in service to those you are meant to serve, you can filter out undesirable business partners long before you get to this point.

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  FELDMAN3100@...02/13/08 Report as spam
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  RE: Would You Sell to a Racist Bigot?

  ESSO Standard Oil (Rockefellers) sold oil etc in South America to the Nazis. That waswhy the Graf Spee was sunk off of the South American coastline.
  
  Chase Manhattan Bank (Rockefeller)had offices in Paris when the Nazis occuppied France. Their offices were not touched by the Nazis.
  
  I would noot want to "help" a racist, but the only way that I can speak out against racism etc. is with a full belly!
  
  I once had an appointment with the brother of a local politician. I gave my business card to his secretary. When I entered his office, he told me that he had given me the appointment because he thought my name was Sullivan (Irish) not Feldman (Jewish) He did not buy, but I made the presentation anyway.
  
  You cannot ignore the arrogance of bigots etc., but you personally have to make your own peace with a world that is beyond your control. I did not say forgive or forget. I said that is the way it is; deal with it!
  
  Thank You,
  Lee Feldman

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  angelinicolli02/13/08 Report as spam
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  RE: Would You Sell to a Racist Bigot?

  Wow - after the srides we made in civil rights and to move in a forward and united towards the future... we STILL have "professionals" that would sell themselves out for the all mighty dollar.
  
  I guess more than half will sell there soul for a couple of extra dollars in the pocket.
  
  
  Furthermore, the author seemed a bit insensative to the matter.
  
  B-Net: I have been a subscriber for quite some time. This article and poll was insulting and pretty dissappointed that this was the feature article.

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  Geoffrey James, Sales Machine02/13/08 Report as spam
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  Stay tuned...

  ...there's point to this that goes beyond this post. Check the blog tomorrow.

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  PeterSwin02/13/08 Report as spam
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  RE: Would You Sell to a Racist Bigot?

  The question as to whether one does or does not close the deal, to me, depends on two factors;
  A) Am I employed by a firm to sell it's product/service?
  B) Am I an entrepeneur managing my own firm?
  
  If 'A' then close the deal.
  If 'B' then it's up to you.
  You can choose to avoid this person and not participate in his/her gain in life. Which will also inhibit your ability to cover the overhead for the week/month... including personal needs/
  Or, you can still close the deal, shake your head in disgust and move on to your next deal.
  
  A or B ....
  
  Peter

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  ingoodcompany02/13/08 Report as spam
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  Why not! You BUY from them....

  What an odd question.
  
  Really, folks, if you had a minority owned business that sold insulin and diabetic supplies, and the KKK Rep came in to place a huge order for their Racist Bigot Clinic...what would you do?
  
  Compare that to the early 60s when Blacks marched in the streets and conducted (peaceful) protests so they could GAIN the right to shop and buy in the very stores that posted signs that said they didn't want Negro buyers. Imagine that!
  
  Every day people walk in and buy things from stores without ever asking the leanings of the clerks or the owners...and guess what. Those owners want your green, and the clerks want their commissions. You probably bought something from someone this month who hates you for who and what you are, but you'd never know it. And if you really cared, you'd ask first.
  
  What really is "the moral high ground?" That's what's really being asked here. Discrimination is a way of life around the world, from Australia's hatred of their indigenous Aboriginals to the Tutsi's hatred of the Hutus in Rwanda to America's distaste for most anyone of non-European descent unless they're entertainers. How can one do business by excluding those who hate, when hatred is a worldwide cultural feature of mankind?
  
  Southern whites in Montgomery, AL learned first hand what happens when those they hate boycott them economically. If a business owner were to put up a sign that said "No Haters of Any Kind Allowed" they'd lose half their sales on day one. So, do you REALLY want to ask?
  
  Is denial of service, refusal to sell to a buyer based on their beliefs really taking the moral high ground? What kind of principled action is that?

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  Geoffrey James, Sales Machine02/14/08 Report as spam
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  SEE MY RESPONSE...

  Here:
  
  http://blogs.bnet.com/salesmachine/?p=238