The Sales Bible

The Ultimate Sales Resource

By: Jeffrey Gitomer

Narrated by: Jeffrey Gitomer

Length: 8 hrs and 10 mins

Publisher's Summary

Jeffrey Gitomer's best-selling work, in which he shares his tips on how to be a successful salesperson, has a new edition and is now available on audio. He provides motivational advice and practical techniques for initiating, maintaining, and closing a sales presentation.

Written in a breezy manner with short, easy-to-remember suggestions, this audio will be popular with persons just getting started in this field or those needing an inspirational pep talk. In an area where there are literally dozens of works already available, The Sales Bible will prove helpful to anyone who listens to it.

©2008 Jeffrey Gitomer (P)2008 Simon and Schuster, Inc.

Much better in book form

This is MUCH better in book form, because you can trim the fat. Gitomer is pretty arrogant, and while he's direct and to the point, he also rubs me the wrong way. You can't tell as much in the book, so you end up getting a lot more out of the book than the audio program.

This does have some solid information in it - I can't say it's bad MATERIAL, but I honestly got nothing out of the audiobook, because all I wanted to do was cut to the point! This audiobook can really be cut by 80%.

Rubbish

Unless your a ridiculously pathetic salesperson with a desire to hear someone brag, you may want to skip this book. There's about twenty minutes of teaching.

not as good as I hoped

Honestly I have mixed emotions about the book. There were parts I liked but the author comes off cocky at times which I found annoying. Also, considering the book is over 8 hrs I DID NOT LIKE how the author continually tried to get me to go to his website for more information on various topics. The "Bible" doesn't say "thou shalt not steal; now go to www.god.com for the top 10.5 tips on why stealing is bad"... Obviously the author wants to collect my info so he can sell me stuff down the road. Thats selling I know but it was just a little too much for my tastes.

Must be better in book form

I was convinced to buy this Audiobook based on the amount of good reviews it has received. I don't understand why it's rated so well. The book is full of lists, which don't translate well to this format, and it's read by the author, who I imagine might be a good salesperson, but he's not a professional reader. The book is OK and it's funny and provocative, but also with segmented ideas and not a coherent flow. If I were to get it, it would be in book form, since it might be full of reference material for later.

This is the most comprehensive study of selling

I have just listened to it completely. Like his other works, it is something that I can use immediately. It is a wonderful representation of what selling should be. The area on helping others is a very good way to look at selling. It makes me think the I am very important in helping others find solutions to their problems. I sell promotional products. Everything in his book points to helping others, and is applicable to my profession.

Excellent Content a Great Investment!

What did you like about this audiobook?

I would to The Sales Bible again, in fact I have. There is so much information packed into each chapter I find I can discover a new point to focus on that I maybe did not pay attention to on a prior listening.
It incorporates the basics in everyday language and it also tells the sales professional how to step up his/her game. Jeffry Gitomer doesn't beat around the busy, his points are clear and make sense. I suspect I will listen to this book many more times in the months and years to come.

How has the book increased your interest in the subject matter?

Selling skills are an essential part of successful business men and women. This book combines themes and ideas I have read in other books in a more direct way. His points are succinct.

Does the author present information in a way that is interesting and insightful, and if so, how does he achieve this?

Again I appreciate his lists of points on the various topics. Direct and to the point I always find the most memorable. He explains what his points mean but there is no fluff in between.

What did you find wrong about the narrator's performance?

Nothing, he performed passionately and with confidence.

Do you have any additional comments?

This book is similar to books like, Advanced Selling Strategies by Brian Tracy and The Ultimate Sales Machine (Unabridged) by Chet Holmes

Get this book and get selling

If you are new to sales, this book is excellent, if you are in the game and need some direction, then this book is gold. Jeffrey doesn't mince words but he does tell you how it is and how it can be. He paces out this book nicely and his style is unique and entertaining. One point he makes is to have fun and that is my kind of advice I like to hear. Who said work can't be fun. He is good and I think this book will make you good at your type of sales. Not a book of 'if you believe you can' or the new sales is all about finding yourself but rather a good slant on the whole business of what sales is about and what you need to work at to make it work for you. Good book, great man.

Thought I knew it all. Ha!

What made the experience of listening to The Sales Bible the most enjoyable?

It was nice to have the author do the reading o you can understand his emotion in the book.

Great technical book and inspirational

He gives you the techniques and inspiration. I felt a lot of his approaches were not well suited for my work as a professional selling other professionals on my services. However, this is great for car dealers etc., but not recommended for doctors and lawyers.

Great book. very practical.

recommend to anyone in sales.
Bit irritating suggesting extra stuff on web every chapter but all round superb

Fantastically Wonderful

This audiobook is jam packed with useful strategies, hot tips and helpful advice.

It's perfect for newbies and pros alike.

Soooooo freaking useful!!!

I hated sales. I was afraid of it and the rejection. This guy has enlighten so much that I'm actually excited to make a sales call for once in my life!!!! I'm yet to test it out, hopefully it get good results.

a must read!

A myst read for everyone who want more in life!
Educate yourself! Have a safe successful journey!

Brilliant! Worth a repeat listen

Well written and narrated, loads of great ideas. He's straight up and gets to the point without waffling & I think I'll have to re-listen a couple more times to make sure I've got everything out of it - next time with a pen so I can write the key bits down!

good solid information.

loved it. was sensible matter of fact showing throughout the experience and been there done that knowledge of the author.

Pefect

This book is very informative and helpful to the person who wants to improve themslefs.

Brilliant ! START HERE IF YOU'RE NEW TO SALES !!!

Gitomer is just brilliant. If you are, like me, a business owner who's having to learn about Selling after a career elsewhere, then this is the place to start. Gitomer is a down to earth, no-nonsense, sales guy who's clearly been doing this for decades. His voice is very engaging, and he's easy to listen to. He's got heaps of great, actionable advice. I've finsihed the audiobook but will definitely listen again several times. I'm now ordering the physical book as well so I can make notes. In a word, this book is awesome

Comes Straight From The Heart

This is a must read and listen I am a commission only sale rep and feel like I have know fear after listening to this good luck everyone

An encyclopeadia of sales insights

This is a a huge encyclopeadia of sales insights. Delivered with humour and real case studies, contains practical examples as well as the theory

Sales Bible reviewed by Tevin GM

Great book, really!! It was so good that I still need to process the information. It was quite intense, not so much in terms of difficulty but more in term of (common) sense. The principles are well explained. They're therfore quite easy to understand. But you just didn't expect that beyond the principles of sales, the author would also have the opportunity to speak about the attitude and the mindset. Once again, it is not so much in terms of quantity but in terms of quality. I would read again that book within a month, that is for sure but I already recommend it to every person interested in sales, and everyone else 😉. Tevin GM