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What did the competitor lose in addition to the sale?
What did the competitor lose in addition to the sale?
- The respect of his employees
- A business partner
- His own self-respect (correct)
- A potential future customer
What experience did the narrator have several years prior?
What experience did the narrator have several years prior?
- Exaggerating the potential of his product (correct)
- Winning a major contract by being honest
- Taking over his competitor's business
- Collaborating with his friend to win a bid
What lesson did the narrator learn from his past experience?
What lesson did the narrator learn from his past experience?
- It's better to be entitled than to exaggerate. (correct)
- Misrepresentation can lead to success.
- Always trust your competitors.
- Honesty is not always the best policy.
According to the narrator, how did the competitor's lie impact their future business opportunities?
According to the narrator, how did the competitor's lie impact their future business opportunities?
What was the response of the narrator upon realizing the error in his previous approach?
What was the response of the narrator upon realizing the error in his previous approach?
What did Karl Collings' philosophy represent for the narrator?
What did Karl Collings' philosophy represent for the narrator?
What was the ultimate outcome of the narrator's earlier misrepresentation?
What was the ultimate outcome of the narrator's earlier misrepresentation?
What was the primary reason given by Mr. Emlen for not proceeding with Frank Bettger's proposal?
What was the primary reason given by Mr. Emlen for not proceeding with Frank Bettger's proposal?
How did Frank Bettger react when he reviewed the proposal from the other broker?
How did Frank Bettger react when he reviewed the proposal from the other broker?
What action did Frank Bettger take after suspecting misrepresentation in the proposal?
What action did Frank Bettger take after suspecting misrepresentation in the proposal?
According to the conversation with the local manager, what limitation did the company place on estimating future dividends?
According to the conversation with the local manager, what limitation did the company place on estimating future dividends?
What specific information did Frank ask the local manager to provide during the call?
What specific information did Frank ask the local manager to provide during the call?
How did Mr. Emlen respond when Frank Bettger requested the same privilege as given to the other broker?
How did Mr. Emlen respond when Frank Bettger requested the same privilege as given to the other broker?
What did Frank Bettger identify as Mr. Emlen's age during the call to the local manager?
What did Frank Bettger identify as Mr. Emlen's age during the call to the local manager?
What was Frank Bettger's main tactic during the conversation with the local manager?
What was Frank Bettger's main tactic during the conversation with the local manager?
Flashcards
Consequences of dishonesty
Consequences of dishonesty
Dishonesty in business leads to loss of sales, respect, and self-respect.
Importance of honesty
Importance of honesty
Honesty builds trust, respect, and valuable business relationships.
Losing a sale due to exaggeration
Losing a sale due to exaggeration
Exaggerating product capabilities can result in lost sales and respect.
Impact of dishonesty on reputation
Impact of dishonesty on reputation
Dishonest actions damage a person's reputation and the ability to form positive business alliances.
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Karl Collings' philosophy
Karl Collings' philosophy
The author learned to prioritize integrity over desires, exemplified by Karl Collings' advice: "Yes, but I'll know it".
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Importance of self-respect
Importance of self-respect
Maintaining self-respect requires honesty and integrity in business dealings.
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Lessons from past mistakes
Lessons from past mistakes
Past experiences of dishonesty, like losing sales, teach valuable lessons about integrity.
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Interview Rejection
Interview Rejection
A business client declined a deal due to a less expensive, competing proposition.
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Misrepresentation
Misrepresentation
Deliberate misstatement of facts, especially in a proposal or contract.
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Verifying Proposal Data
Verifying Proposal Data
Checking the accuracy of submitted data.
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Hidden Error in Proposal
Hidden Error in Proposal
An inaccurate proposition with exaggerated dividend estimations.
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Estimating Future Dividends
Estimating Future Dividends
Predicting an upcoming dividend value of a contract.
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Lack of Future Dividend Data
Lack of Future Dividend Data
Dividend data unavailable for new contracts, limiting the ability to give estimations.
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Checking Proposal Accuracy
Checking Proposal Accuracy
Validating the correctness of a business proposal's numbers against external sources.
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Competitive Bidding
Competitive Bidding
When multiple potential clients or bidders present their proposal to a client.
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Interview & Business Deal
- Interviewer (Emlen) informed candidate (Bettger) the business was awarded to another broker with a lower cost.
- Bettger questioned why and was told the other broker presented the same proposal but at a lower cost.
- Bettger questioned if the other broker saw his proposal.
- Emlen's response suggested a possible misrepresentation of the other broker's proposal.
Critical Thinking & Verification
- Bettger requested the opportunity to speak with the source of the competing broker's figures.
- Bettger confirmed the figures presented by the other broker were inaccurate.
- Bettger's verification proved the accuracy of own proposal (and the inaccurate nature of the competitor's).
- The company's proposal had a misleadingly high estimate of dividends.
- The other broker lost the business due to providing inaccurate information.
Lessons Learned & Personal Experiences
- Bettger experienced a similar situation where he lost the business due to exaggeration.
- The experience reinforced the importance of honesty and ethical conduct in business.
- Bettger learned the value of accurately presenting facts and avoiding misrepresentation.
- Bettger's key takeaway was a rejection of "I'll know it" (exaggeration) in favor of ethical conduct.
Negative Consequences of Dishonesty
- Loss of the business deal
- Loss of the competitor's respect.
- Loss of one's own self-respect
- Potential loss of beneficial relationships (such as with a friend).
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