New to Copier Sales: Your Future in This Industry

Copier Sales: Where Destiny Prints Your Success Story

In my more than three-decades-long odyssey through the world of office technology — from the copier to Novell servers, from sleek tablets to behemoth mainframes — I’ve rubbed shoulders with presidents, mingled with the C-suite, and tipped a few bourbons with dealer/owners. Yet, in this crazy mix of personalities and titles, I have never encountered a single soul who woke up one day and said, “I want to sell copiers for the rest of my life.” 

Yet here we are, an industry of resilience and problem solvers.

I wonder, how is this possible? For the newly minted copier rep, what can you expect from the niche as you progress along your personal selling journey?

Inside Toshiba's Historic Shift: The $13.5 Billion Private Turnaround Journey

From Tech Titan to Private Pioneer: Toshiba's Bold New Blueprint

In a significant move that marks the end of an era for one of Japan's most iconic conglomerates, Toshiba Corp. shareholders have given the green light to a $13.5 billion deal that will see the company go private. This decision brings to a close years of uncertainty and turmoil for the Japanese industrial giant.

A consortium led by Tokyo-based private-equity firm Japan Industrial Partners (JIP) spearheaded the successful tender offer. With nearly 80% of shareholders in agreement, the deal underscores the broad support for Toshiba's new direction. The company, which has been a staple on the Tokyo Stock Exchange for over seven decades, is expected to delist in the coming weeks, with a purchase price set at 4,620 yen ($31) per share.

The journey to this pivotal moment has been fraught with challenges. Toshiba's recent history is marred by a series of setbacks, including a sprawling accounting scandal in 2015 that shook investor confidence. The company's U.S. nuclear subsidiary, Westinghouse Electric, filed for bankruptcy in 2017, adding to its woes. These events, coupled with increasing pressure from overseas investors, made privatization an attractive option for the conglomerate.

After the Mic Drops: What They're Really Saying When You Exit Stage Left

The Opening Act: You Think You Killed It, But Did You?

So, you've just wrapped up your latest sales pitch. You're feeling like a rockstar, right? You think you've nailed every slide, every pause for dramatic effect, every handshake. But let's get real for a second. What do you think they're saying about you after you've left the building—or clicked that "Leave Meeting" button? Trust me, it's not always applause and roses.