Sat Nov 16 01:40:00 UTC 2024: ## Real Estate Mogul Barbara Corcoran Calls Trump “The Best Salesman I’ve Ever Met”
**NEW YORK, NY** – Real estate tycoon Barbara Corcoran has lauded President-elect Donald Trump’s salesmanship, calling him “the best salesman I’ve ever been in the company of” in a resurfaced 2018 Business Insider interview. Corcoran, who worked alongside Trump in the competitive New York real estate market, highlighted his unique ability to identify and exploit vulnerabilities in others, creating a “buying atmosphere” rather than aggressively pushing sales.
Corcoran recounted a pivotal moment where Trump, facing potential bankruptcy, ingeniously steered Hong Kong investors away from purchasing the Plaza Hotel. Instead, he focused their attention on undeveloped Hudson River land, ultimately securing a lucrative deal that led to the construction of Trump Place. This, she explained, demonstrated his mastery of understanding and leveraging others’ weaknesses to achieve his goals.
Her assessment aligns with sales expert Jeffrey Gitomer’s philosophy, which emphasizes non-selling skills like understanding customer needs and sincere service as key to sales success. Corcoran noted Trump’s ability to subtly influence decisions by identifying and playing to individual weaknesses, a skill she believes also contributed to his political success.
Corcoran concluded by stating that Trump’s sales prowess was undeniable: “He is a phenomenal salesman. He could sell anything. And he did.” The article suggests that aspiring salespeople can learn from Trump’s methods by focusing on developing strong life skills, creative problem-solving, and prioritizing genuine service.
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