5 films that will teach you how to sell snow in winter

1. Boiler room

USA, 2000.
Drama, thriller, crime film.
Duration: 120 minutes.
IMDb: 7, 0.

The film is a must-see for anyone involved in sales. Fragments of it are often used in professional training, as it excellently illustrates how to build relationships with clients. The picture shows successful examples of successful telephone conversations, "hot" and "cold" calls, describes the technique of "bypassing the secretary".

We see all this in the story of Seth Davis, who goes from organizing an underground casino in his own apartment to an employee of a brokerage firm, where the monthly salary exceeds the annual income from the casino.

2. Pursuit of happiness

USA, 2006.
Drama, biography.
Duration: 117 minutes.
IMDb: 8, 0.

Perhaps the most inspiring and motivating film on our list. It tells the story of a man who went from being a sales rep who was used to sleeping with his son in shelters to being a successful broker. The plot is based on a memoir by Chris Gardner.

Of course, the film shows interesting examples of successful negotiations that are worth revising in order to identify working tools for themselves, but the main idea is this: “Who wants - looks for opportunities, who does not want - looks for reasons”.

3. People smoke here

USA, 2005.
Drama, comedy.
Duration: 92 minutes.
IMDb: 7, 6.

Anyone who doubts that they are selling "the best product in the world" should watch the picture. The entire film is a battle between cigarette companies and organizations trying to ban smoking. And in the center of events is the "seller of death." Pay attention to the logic of the statements of the main character. He deftly manipulates people and is able to convince everyone, except, perhaps, himself.

4. The Wolf of Wall Street

USA, 2013.
Drama, comedy, biography, crime film.
Duration: 180 minutes.
IMDb: 8, 2.

The film is based on the memoir of Jordan Belfort. In 1989, he founded one of the largest brokerage firms, although 10 years later he was convicted of financial crimes. But now Belfort is a motivator, including on the art of commerce.

What can we learn from a fraudulent orator? Of course, sales techniques and persuasion, negotiation and motivation.

5. Americans

USA, 1992.
Drama, detective, crime film.
Duration: 100 minutes.
IMDb: 7, 8.

And finally, the most bearded classic of films for salesmen. The bosses, dissatisfied with the work of real estate agents, invite a motivational business coach who announces a competition. The winner will get the Cadillac, and the third place will get fired.

If you're in the retail business but still haven't seen Alec Baldwin's motivational speech from the movie, then it's time to fix that. The film will be especially interesting for heads of sales departments. It contains many useful methods that you can safely practice in practice.