If more salespeople were as good at making sales as they are at losing them, they could write their own ticket just about anywhere. Unfortunately, just the opposite holds true.
It happens so frequently that it almost seems as if someone out there is training salespeople to fail. For example, the woman calling launches into her sales spiel. “Our station is a perfect fit for your client. When can we set up a time to get together so I can show you what we can do?”

IT DOESN'T QUITE FIT, BUT IT WILL DO. Dear (Customer Name): Could you market sheet metal parts that were 'pretty close' to specifications...