Entrepreneur Proposes To Girlfriend And Compares It To B2B Sales On LinkedIn, Internet Calls It Cringe

Wedding proposals are something that hold a lot of importance for couples who are set to walk down the aisle. It marks the beginning of a life-long commitment and therefore, it is eternally special.

It's a moment brimming with anticipation, excitement, and, above all, love.

Proposals serve as heartwarming narratives that open discussions about love, relationships, and the institution of marriage.

Recently, a California-based entrepreneur Byran Shankman experienced this joyous moment with his soon-to-be wife. However, he kickstarted a heated discussion on LinkedIn.

Bryan Shankman Compared Marriage Proposals To B2B Sales

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The entrepreneur posted a picture of himself on one knee, proposing to his girlfriend with a picturesque beachside setting as the backdrop. Alongside the photo, he penned a detailed note, drawing parallels between the proposal and insights into B2B sales. He started by highlighting the importance of achieving key milestones akin to a successful sales cycle, emphasizing the necessity of meeting these milestones throughout the relationship to ultimately secure a successful outcome.

Shankman further shared seven points that he learned from his relationship - Prospecting, Discovery, Demo, Pricing, Negotiations, Handling Objections and Closing.

¡°After the deal is closed, there is a lot of work to do. The journey continues with planning and constant communication to ensure ongoing satisfaction," the entrepreneur said.

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This Post Has Divided The Internet

In less than 24 hours, this post has gone viral. Taking to the comment section, many people called it distasteful and cringe while others took it with a pinch of salt and laughed it off.

¡°You¡¯re lucky that you¡¯re the owner. If you were on my team, I would fire you for the following reasons: No one on my team is allowed to get married. This helps decrease the chances of people taking maternity or paternity leave. You clearly took a vacation to execute this proposal, which shows your head is not in the right place. No one on my team takes days off," a LinkedIn user sarcastically commented.

¡°These are the types of posts that make me want to delete LinkedIn forever and never experience this level of cringe ever again," wrote another.

¡°Congratulations on her saying yes (which I assume she did). But proposing to a future wife, IMHO, has nothing to do with sales," posted another.

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