I've been in the car business as a salesman for 16 years. First off. We don't knowingly sell the problem plagued cars. All a problem plagued car does is bite you in the rear and take your energy away from selling another vehicle. But I digress.

The skills I have learned in the car business have been excellent and I use them in daily life as well. Getting my kids to do their chores. arguing with my wife, building a house, buying furniture etc etc.

One thing I do find lacking in the sales profession is the ability to find new business. I don't rely on walk in customers as I have my own base but I also keep prospecting also. So while my colleagues complain about the cold weather or lack of inventory etc etc I pick up the stupid phone or jump in a vehicle and make an old fashioned cold call. I seldom get told to get lost and often get a good solid prospective customer for down the road. You need to have the training to do that, and the desire to think outside the box.