• Edamame Lead Generation
  • August 29, 2023
  • 1:26 pm

Ah, sales. It’s a profession that can test the limits of our patience, creativity, and sense of humor. When it comes to the ups and downs of sales, sometimes all you need is a good laugh to lighten the mood and rejuvenate your spirits.

Humor serves as a powerful tool in the sales process for multiple reasons. First and foremost, it humanizes you, breaking down the stiff walls of formality that can inhibit genuine connection. When you make someone laugh, you tap into a universal language of camaraderie that instantly makes you more likable and relatable. This emotional connection can lead to increased trust, which is the foundation of any successful sales relationship.

Additionally, humor can act as a memorable hook, differentiating you in a crowded market. In the stressful and serious world of business decisions, a moment of levity can relieve tension, encourage open dialogue, and even boost creativity in problem-solving. So, a good laugh isn’t just entertaining—it’s a strategic move that can put you leagues ahead in the sales game.

So, we’ve gathered 70 funny sales quotes to tickle your funny bone and bring a smile to your face. Trust me, humor is an essential part of making it through the sales grind. BTW, if you are looking for inspirational or motivational quotes, here is our 160 inspirational quotes list.

  • Jim Rohn, followed by, “Think of it as speed dating, but instead of a date, you’re scoring a commission. And there’s no ‘swipe left’ option.”
  • W. Clement Stone, followed by, “But it helps if the prospect has a good sense of humor!”
  • Patricia Fripp, followed by, “But if you can’t, at least close the sale!”
  • Zig Ziglar, followed by, “So, who’s up for a party?”
  • Bob Hooey, followed by, “And they’ll probably wine and dine them too!”
  • Ricky Bobby, from the movie Talladega Nights
  • J. Paul Getty, followed by, “But if you can count your customers, you’re doing okay.”
  • Zig Ziglar, followed by, “Just like those cold calls!”
  • Lori Richardson, followed by, “And if you can’t improve it, at least make them laugh!”
  • William James, followed by, “Even if that difference is just getting through a PowerPoint presentation without anyone falling asleep.”
  • Napoleon Hill, followed by, “Who’s up for some self-therapy?”
  • Chris Grosser, followed by, “So grab your magic wand, Sales Wizard!”
  • Jim Cathcart, followed by, “Or at least, someone who attracts coffee and donuts.”
  • Brian Tracy, followed by, “And if all else fails, become a problem that they need to solve.”
  • Brian Tracy, followed by, “Also known as opportunities for creative storytelling!”
  • Vidal Sassoon, followed by, “Or a Scrabble game if you’re really lucky.”
  • Thomas Edison, followed by, “Because the 1,001st time is a charm, right?”
  • Wayne Gretzky, followed by, “But you also miss 100% of the shots you take at 4 PM on a Friday.”
  • Henry Ford, followed by, “That man also probably never had to put gas in one of his own cars.”
  • Estée Lauder, followed by, “And if I don’t believe in it, I sell it even harder!”
  • Mark Hunter, followed by, “It’s also about remembering to mute yourself on Zoom calls.”
  • Zig Ziglar, followed by, “Unless you’re a pilot, in which case, please focus on your aptitude.”
  • Conrad Hilton, followed by, “They also use the hotel Wi-Fi to send last-minute proposals.”
  • Vince Lombardi, followed by, “And a lack of quality Wi-Fi.”
  • Omar Periu, followed by, “Also known as stretching the truth, occasionally!”
  • Sam Levenson, followed by, “And if you can’t keep going, at least keep charging your phone.”
  • Zig Ziglar, followed by, “Feelings, and occasionally, extended warranties.”
  • Norman Ralph Augustine, followed by, “But coffee beats motivation.”
  • Unknown, followed by, “Okay, it’s a little about the commission.”
  • Zig Ziglar, followed by, “Unless you’re helping them to buy. Then keep selling!”
  • Napoleon Hill, followed by, “And a nightmare is a goal with a missed deadline.”
  • Vince Lombardi, followed by, “But let’s be real; winning is pretty awesome.”
  • Will Rogers, followed by, “That’s what the snooze button is for!”
  • Jeffrey Gitomer, followed by, “And if they can’t help their customers win, they at least make them laugh.”
  • Patricia Fripp, followed by, “And open a bottle of wine, you’ve earned it.”
  • John Mason, followed by, “Well, that and the Betamax.”
  • Joe Namath, followed by, “Because halfway is where the snack bar is!”
  • Tom Hopkins, followed by, “And your second greatest asset? A good coffee machine.”
  • Henry Ford, followed by, “Except coffee breaks. Those happen regardless.”
  • Jill Konrath, followed by, “It’s like dominoes, but with rejection and caffeine.”
  • Harvey Mackay, followed by, “Or just do a little dance at the end. That works too.”
  • Bill Bernbach, followed by, “Kind of like nobody counts the number of cookies you eat, they just remember you at the cookie jar.”
  • Seth Godin, followed by, “But if your customer wants a unicorn, maybe try to manage expectations.”
  • Zig Ziglar, followed by, “And also skinny wallets.”
  • Katherine Barchetti, followed by, “Unless that sale is on Black Friday, then make both!”
  • Benjamin Franklin, followed by, “Or you sell yourself on the idea that it’s time for a coffee break.”
  • Jill Konrath, followed by, “Expertise and, ideally, a bow.”
  • Patricia Fripp, followed by, “Think of it as turning the ‘Closed’ sign to ‘Open’…forever.”
  • Jeffrey Gitomer, followed by, “And if you find that potion, let me know.”
  • Brian Tracy, followed by, “It’s like Netflix, always more to watch than you have time for.”
  • Jim Rohn, followed by, “Yep, like 7 billion of them!”
  • Zig Ziglar, followed by, “In that case, I’m an expert at hitting nothing!”
  • Brian Tracy, followed by, “Today, I improved my ‘avoiding work’ skills.”
  • Tom Hopkins, followed by, “And sometimes those good things are cookies.”
  • Warren Buffett, followed by, “So be careful about the ‘chain of coffee breaks’ habit.”
  • Henry Ford, followed by, “Unless what you’re going to do is eat another cookie. That’s a reputation I can live with.”
  • William Clement Stone, followed by, “Just like the success of your diet is contingent on your attitude, not the attitude of the cheesecake.”
  • Mahatma Gandhi, followed by, “Or lose yourself in the office kitchen. Either way.”
  • Mark Hunter, followed by, “But coffee trumps all.”
  • Unknown, followed by, “Kind of like how naps happen when you’re immersed in a particularly boring meeting.”
  • Zig Ziglar, followed by, “For every cookie you miss because you’re on a diet, you’ll miss a hundred because you’re not near the cookie jar.”
  • Thomas Freese, followed by, “So, what’s your favorite cookie?”
  • Patricia Fripp, followed by, “Unless it’s Black Friday, then you close that sale fast!”
  • Zig Ziglar, followed by, “Statistics also suggest you shouldn’t eat the last cookie, but who listens to statistics?”
  • Harvey Mackay, followed by, “Just like you risk losing your appetite if you save all the good cookies for the end.”
  • William James, followed by, “And if it doesn’t, act as if it does anyway.”
  • Lori Richardson, followed by, “Unless you’re selling gym memberships in December, that’s just mean.”
  • Unknown, followed by, “Just like the worst time to think about the diet is while eating the cookie.”
  • Benjamin Franklin, followed by, “Well dunked is better than well drunk, at least when it comes to cookies and milk!”

We’ve reached a whopping 70 funny sales quotes, each with its own dash of humor and wisdom! Laughter is the key to making the daily grind a little more bearable. So go ahead, share these quotes with your team, chuckle a bit, and remember that sales is a journey best taken with a sense of humor. As a last bonus we gave you our most beloved funny sales video:

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