Everybody has a product to sellโno matter whether youโre an employee, a founder, or an investor. Itโs true even if your company consists of just you and your computer. Look around. If you donโt see any salespeople, youโre the salesperson.
Peter ThielThe zero-sum world [the movie The Social Network] portrayed has nothing in common with the Silicon Valley I know, but I suspect it's a pretty accurate portrayal of the dysfunctional relationships that dominate Hollywood.
Peter ThielSuperior sales and distribution by itself can create a monopoly, even with no product differentiation. The converse is not true. No matter how strong your product-even if it easily fits into already established habits and anybody who tries it likes it immediately-you must still support it with a strong distribution plan.
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