Help I’ve Been Pitch-Slapped… What Can I Do?

You know the feeling. You’re minding your own business, checking LinkedIn or your email, when you receive a message from a salesperson that pitches you out of nowhere.

It’s so bad that it actually feels physical. Like they slapped you in the face with their terrible concept.

It can be annoying, intrusive, and downright frustrating.

And we are sorry for you, but you got…

 

Pitch-Slapped!

Yes, it’s a thing, and if you’ve never experienced it, consider yourself lucky. For the rest of us mortals, it’s that awkward, painful moment when someone thrusts a sales pitch into your inbox. There’s nothing more frustrating (or embarrassing) than being accosted by a pushy salesperson. But what can you do about it? How do you recover from a pitch-slap and move on?

Here are five tips to help you dodge (or deal with) those pesky sales pitches:

 

1. Be prepared

The best way to deal with a sales pitch is to be prepared for it. Know what the person is selling and what they want from you. This will help you stay calm and focused and show the salesperson that you’re not an easy target.

 

2. Stay polite

No matter how annoying the pitch might be, it’s important to stay polite. Responding with hostility will only make the situation worse.

 

3. Simply ignore them

If you’re not interested, there’s no need to engage. So, don’t waste your time.

 

4. Say no

You can always just be direct and say no to the person. There’s no need to be rude, but being assertive will help to end the conversation quickly.

 

5. Send them to our homepage

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