Feel like begging clients as a sell-side

Title says it all.

Whenever my team is pitching deals or asking clients for information, the way clients interact with us makes me feel like a beggar. 

Why the fu** is that? Clients think that they know it all. 

6 Comments
 

Maybe because you are begging. Don’t beg. If you can add value then you can add value. Up to the client to make the decision

 

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