(1). The same as saying “Let’s make sure we’re on the same page” but way cheesier.
“Can you explain that again to make sure I understand the ask?” Ugggghh.
Props to Amy J. for the submission!
Understand the Ask
RANDOM LINGO
Producer
(1). A salesperson, broker or other agent who generates revenue for a firm.
(2). Yet another way for a salesperson, broker or agent to avoid referring to themselves as a salesperson, broker or agent.
Smiling And Dialing
(1). A term used by salesmen to make their job sound more pleasant when in fact they are just cold calling. While usually used as a vote of confidence, it actually means they are nervous about hitting their numbers, and dying a little bit on the inside.
(2). The process of salesmen disturbing you at work during lunch, instead of at home during dinner.
“I’m just smiling and dialing until one hits…please dear god let one or two hit, I knew I shouldn’t have bought that boat, I live in Ohio, why did I buy a boat?!”