While the salesman was a guest on the show Johnny (Carson) said, "I understand you sold more than any other salesman this year at your firm. How about you sell me something."
- The salesman said, "what would you want me to sell you?"
- "I don't know, how about this ashtray." Johnny answered.
- "Why would I sell you that ashtray?" the salesman replied.
- "Well, it is a useful thing to have around, a lot of our guests use it, and it also matches the desk." Johnny answered.
- The salesman asked, "How much do you think that ashtray is worth?"
- "I don't know maybe $199" Johnny replied.
- "Tell you what. You can have it for $50."
What are some of the best responses to "Sell me this paper cup" or " Sell me this pencil/pen" in a job interview? Michael Gillam,
