The Social Media Professor

  • Home
  • About The Social Media Professor
  • Speaking
  • Blog
  • Contact

Rebirth of the Social Salesperson

January 9, 2012 by Niklas Myhr 12 Comments

Marchard d'abat-jour, rue Lepic
French Salesman 1900

100 years ago, the personality and the perceived character of salespeople were key determinants of success as these traits would command both liking and respect.1 However, in Arthur Miller’s 1949 play Death of a Salesman, Willy Loman complained that the sales profession was becoming “all cut and dried” and that you no longer could sell with “personality” or the personal relationships you have with your customers.

[Read more…]

Filed Under: B2B, CRM, Relationship Marketing, Sales, Social Media

Featured Posts

Chapman University, Argyros College, Influencer & Social Media Marketing class, Professor Niklas Myhr, Section 3, Fall 2026

Influencer Marketing Help

Are you planning to use influencers to achieve a marketing objective? If so, please note that students in my Influencer & Social Media Marketing classes are looking for project … [More...]

AP Called Me on $4 Million College Football NIL Deal

The Associated Press called asking for my take on a college lineman Jordan Seaton at LSU (Louisiana State University) reportedly earning $4 million a year from a pharmacy chain, a … [More...]

BBC News Interview: Australia’s Teen Social Media Ban

Australia’s teen social media ban gave me a chance to discuss, live on BBC News directly from my Chapman University office, why an all‑out prohibition on platforms for young people … [More...]

Newsletter

The Social Media Professor

Orange County, California
United States

Also at NiklasMyhr.com

Contact

Please email me at niklas [at] thesocialmediaprofessor.com if you have any questions.

Copyright © 2026 · Agency Pro on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in