Review of Karmic Selling
Posted: 09 May 2024, 12:47
[Following is a volunteer review of "Karmic Selling" by Stan Gwizdak.]
Wow, what an eye-opening read "Karmic Selling" turned out to be! I'll be honest, when I first picked up Stan Gwizdak's book, I wasn't sure what to expect. A book about sales from a karmic perspective? It sounded a bit woo-woo for my typical reading tastes. But I'm so glad I gave it a chance because this book completely shifted my perspective on what it means to be a great salesperson.
Gwizdak's personal journey from a ruthless corporate shark to an authenticity-centered businessman is just captivating. After a life-altering car accident, he realized the cutthroat sales tactics he had been using were hollow and unfulfilling. His pivot to building genuine connections and coming from a place of service is inspiring stuff.
The core concept of "karmic selling" - that earning trust cultivates positive business karma that will naturally attract success - is brilliant. Gwizdak makes such a compelling case that sincerity, kindness, and looking out for your client's best interests should be the driving forces behind sales, not deceit or manipulation. His stories of how simple acts of generosity opened doors and built meaningful relationships were real lightbulb moments for me.
I loved how Gwizdak drew from Eastern philosophies like Hinduism and Buddhism to inform his karmic selling approach. Blending those spiritual principles with more conventional sales advice made his lessons stick. The book is full of outstanding exercises and case studies that bring the concepts to life as well. His conversational writing style makes it such an engaging read.
Perhaps what impressed me most was Gwizdak's ability to integrate ethics into the sales process in a way that feels authentic and empowering, not preachy. He argues convincingly that aligning your business practices with positive values creates a "positive karmic cycle" that benefits you and your customers in a compact book. Powerful stuff.
By the end, I was completely bought into Gwizdak's philosophy. Genuine human connection, not sleazy sales tactics, is what drives real business success. I can't recommend "Karmic Selling" enough, whether you're a seasoned pro looking to realign your approach or a newcomer seeking an ethical framework for sales. The book is exceptionally edited, making it smoother. This book is a true gem and a must-read for anyone in business. I'm giving it a well-deserved 5 out of 5 stars!
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Karmic Selling
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Wow, what an eye-opening read "Karmic Selling" turned out to be! I'll be honest, when I first picked up Stan Gwizdak's book, I wasn't sure what to expect. A book about sales from a karmic perspective? It sounded a bit woo-woo for my typical reading tastes. But I'm so glad I gave it a chance because this book completely shifted my perspective on what it means to be a great salesperson.
Gwizdak's personal journey from a ruthless corporate shark to an authenticity-centered businessman is just captivating. After a life-altering car accident, he realized the cutthroat sales tactics he had been using were hollow and unfulfilling. His pivot to building genuine connections and coming from a place of service is inspiring stuff.
The core concept of "karmic selling" - that earning trust cultivates positive business karma that will naturally attract success - is brilliant. Gwizdak makes such a compelling case that sincerity, kindness, and looking out for your client's best interests should be the driving forces behind sales, not deceit or manipulation. His stories of how simple acts of generosity opened doors and built meaningful relationships were real lightbulb moments for me.
I loved how Gwizdak drew from Eastern philosophies like Hinduism and Buddhism to inform his karmic selling approach. Blending those spiritual principles with more conventional sales advice made his lessons stick. The book is full of outstanding exercises and case studies that bring the concepts to life as well. His conversational writing style makes it such an engaging read.
Perhaps what impressed me most was Gwizdak's ability to integrate ethics into the sales process in a way that feels authentic and empowering, not preachy. He argues convincingly that aligning your business practices with positive values creates a "positive karmic cycle" that benefits you and your customers in a compact book. Powerful stuff.
By the end, I was completely bought into Gwizdak's philosophy. Genuine human connection, not sleazy sales tactics, is what drives real business success. I can't recommend "Karmic Selling" enough, whether you're a seasoned pro looking to realign your approach or a newcomer seeking an ethical framework for sales. The book is exceptionally edited, making it smoother. This book is a true gem and a must-read for anyone in business. I'm giving it a well-deserved 5 out of 5 stars!
******
Karmic Selling
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon