Tales from the Sales Front: Wins, Losses, and Lessons

In sales, every deal has a story—sometimes it’s a victory, sometimes it’s a hard-learned lesson. This section is for those stories. Whether you won the deal of a lifetime, lost one that still stings, or simply learned something you didn’t see coming, we want to hear it. Sales is full of moments where we grow, adapt, and get better, and there’s no better way to learn than through shared experiences.

Send us your stories—how you won, how you lost, or what you love (or don’t love) about selling. It doesn’t have to be perfect, just real. And while you’re at it, tell us who’s influenced you along the way. Whether it’s a famous sales guru, a mentor, or even a character from a movie or book, we’d love to hear about the people and ideas that shaped your approach. And if you send a picture of yourself or who you want a caricature of, we will add that to your posting.