"I can sell water to a fish." That statement says a lot about business.

[Doan9269]

I can sell water to a fish suggest the economical idea of being able to discover a particular need and being able to maintain the position of providing a solution to that particular challenges, this is how so many businesses are into advance mode because they realized the potential need of the people and their relevance in the market, that is why we are mostly dependent on them and cannot afford not to request for their services regardless of the conditions that is attached, the higher the demand, the higher the cost and the bigger your profit.

[PVequalNRT]

Everything is all about marketing strategy, how are you able to convince someone about purchasing a particular thing even though they don't need it, the psychology is making them feel like they need it and reasons why its important for them to have it at that particular pointin time. Being able to sell anything to anyone and also making people see the value in what they already have are both important marketing skills that an entrepreneur must have, a lot of companies actually need such people because that's what they need to push their brand.

There is a way that a new product can penetrate the market even if another product has existed before it and that can only be possible with marketing. There is a way a new product can be forcely push in the market through adverts in many ways that even if t uh e customers are not interested in the product, the more they see it around them they will be interested in having it and will want to abandoned what they have used or been using.

Sometimes, competition makes people to want to drop another product when they get a satisfaction. There are kind of satisfaction that one product will give the other may not be doing it, that can change everything completely. For example, this forum is an example. A casino can exist before and be doing well and another casino will launch and get the public attention to become the best because they offered one feature others doesn't have.

[goldkingcoiner]

When I hear the phrase "I can sell water to a fish" I immediately think about how this person is more interested in screwing people over and lying to them, perhaps even scamming them, all just to make another dollar.

And honestly, that is what capitalism is. Greed and screwing each other over to get an advantage.

Because selling water to a fish is basically admitting you are ok with scamming to make money.

That is my thought on the matter.

[Tamaperdana]

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Which is the better entrepreneur, one who can sell anything to anyone, or one who can make people see the value in what they already have?

I think both are equally good. Anyone who can sell anything to anyone is clearly a great marketer. And someone who demonstrates the value of their product to others is also clearly good. But here, I think someone who can sell anything to anyone can have a short-term advantage. Because basically, that person only needs to learn to create a product that has better value and the best quality, then everything can be great again. Meanwhile, people who sell the value of the product first to others clearly need to learn marketing first to be able to sell it to customers. Because basically, no matter how good the value of our product is, if we can't sell it, it's of no use. So, basically, marketing and the value of this product are one composition that cannot be separated if you want to be successful. So, yes, that's my conclusion.

[Victorybit1]

Everything is all about marketing strategy, how are you able to convince someone about purchasing a particular thing even though they don't need it, the psychology is making them feel like they need it and reasons why its important for them to have it at that particular pointin time. Being able to sell anything to anyone and also making people see the value in what they already have are both important marketing skills that an entrepreneur must have, a lot of companies actually need such people because that's what they need to push their brand.

This is very paramount if you want to go into the line of business where people don't really need your commodity as alot of people I know vy into basic needs. The best pitch/market strategy was a scenario painted from a friend when finishes a massive sells, in his opinion, he said the first thing you need to do is make the individual feel ignorant of the new product and introduce them to their advantage. Give differ price then settle for a lesser price for your own commodity you want to sell. He says it works for him

[Rengga Jati]

In the business, there is the concept of a "target market." One must carefully plan every aspect before building a business is the target market. By doing so, you can identify exactly who your target audience is. We can also analyze what they need or desire. And we will also know what might capture their attention. This also allows you to set prices that are appropriate for your target market. Without this, your results will not be optimal.

Which is the better entrepreneur, one who can sell anything to anyone, or one who can make people see the value in what they already have?

Someone able to sell anything to anyone must already has that certain level of mastery. It means that they truly understand what the needs. It implies that they have a clear grasp of who their target audience. Consequently, they know that the products they are selling hold genuine value for the right buyers.

[Filicius]

Which is the better entrepreneur, one who can sell anything to anyone, or one who can make people see the value in what they already have?

I would say that the one who can sell anything to anyone is a good commercial, not necessarily a good entrepreneur, but I'm realizing lately that the latter is a term that we use a lot lightly.

In marketing, classically we tend to talk about satisfying needs, when in reality what we are often talking about is generating desires instead. Communication for instance is a human need, but the desire to communicate anywhere at anytime with anybody is more a wish, and there are those who say that we should be careful what we wish for.

[ASloveapg]

Which is the better entrepreneur, one who can sell anything to anyone, or one who can make people see the value in what they already have?

I would say that the one who can sell anything to anyone is a good commercial, not necessarily a good entrepreneur, but I'm realizing lately that the latter is a term that we use a lot lightly.

In marketing, classically we tend to talk about satisfying needs, when in reality what we are often talking about is generating desires instead. Communication for instance is a human need, but the desire to communicate anywhere at anytime with anybody is more a wish, and there are those who say that we should be careful what we wish for.

A successful entrepreneur cannot be made by convincing people to buy a product. The long-term success of a business depends on the quality of the product, the market demand, and the ability to run the business sustainably. Understanding people's needs is important in marketing. People may already have needs. Marketing can create new desires as well as new ways to fulfill those needs. Creating new needs in people is not always a bad thing. Many innovations have brought people possibilities and benefits that they did not previously realize were necessary. Just because a product is being sold does not mean that it is necessary or beneficial for people.

The goal of a good entrepreneur should not be just to sell products to people. To create something that people get real value for and that the business can survive in the long run. While it is possible to temporarily increase sales by exploiting people's desires, it is difficult to maintain trust in that business if the real benefit to the customer is not assured.

[dupee419]

Which is the better entrepreneur, one who can sell anything to anyone, or one who can make people see the value in what they already have?

I would say that the one who can sell anything to anyone is a good commercial, not necessarily a good entrepreneur, but I'm realizing lately that the latter is a term that we use a lot lightly.

In marketing, classically we tend to talk about satisfying needs, when in reality what we are often talking about is generating desires instead. Communication for instance is a human need, but the desire to communicate anywhere at anytime with anybody is more a wish, and there are those who say that we should be careful what we wish for.

A successful entrepreneur cannot be made by convincing people to buy a product. The long-term success of a business depends on the quality of the product, the market demand, and the ability to run the business sustainably. Understanding people's needs is important in marketing. People may already have needs. Marketing can create new desires as well as new ways to fulfill those needs. Creating new needs in people is not always a bad thing. Many innovations have brought people possibilities and benefits that they did not previously realize were necessary. Just because a product is being sold does not mean that it is necessary or beneficial for people.

The goal of a good entrepreneur should not be just to sell products to people. To create something that people get real value for and that the business can survive in the long run. While it is possible to temporarily increase sales by exploiting people's desires, it is difficult to maintain trust in that business if the real benefit to the customer is not assured.

Solid point about innovation creating needs nobody knew they had. Imo the real test is whether people still want it after the hype dies down.

In online selling, tons of products get a nice first wave of orders, but only the ones that actually help people get repeat buyers, the rest just fade out. Where do you draw the line between creating a need and just pushing a want?

[coin-investor]

Which is the better entrepreneur, one who can sell anything to anyone, or one who can make people see the value in what they already have?

Entrepreneurship is all about selling, so if you can sell anything to anyone, then you have mastered the art of selling, and if you can make people recommend your product, then you have built a brand.

It's not only about making the people buy what you sell, but making them believe that they need your product, so you're a good entrepreneur if you can sell water to a fish, and you are a much better entrepreneur if you can keep the fish believe that they will always need your water.

 

[9ja Amaka]

The two hottest employer demands in the world right now are business developers and business market strategists. Owning a business has moved beyond having a physical location with products to sell or services to render. The reason is that most businesses are saturated. In 2026, business owners have understood the importance of marketing for every business. The business that markets best will be more exposed to customers, whether their services are the best or not. In addition, marketing is important to get customers but won't keep the customers. It needs quality services/product to keep the customers who have been able to patronize the business.

[terrific]

Which is the better entrepreneur, one who can sell anything to anyone, or one who can make people see the value in what they already have?

The latter could be about making people see the value of what you sell, not in what they have.
Because if they have already what you're making them realize of its value, that's not entrepreneurship.
But realization that it matters only to them because you made them understood that there's something they have which has got a value.
Otherwise, you're selling a product that has a value and they need it.

[Josefjix]

Two businesses selling same product staying close to each other,  one doesn't care about the ambient of the environment, doesn't clean the space and then tag the price of the product $50.

Another cleans the space, ensure a cool temperature of the roon whenever customers come in to grab the product, ensure a standby light to make customers comfortable, and sells the same product for $100.

The second business has more customers than the first, I've seen it many times and places.

[nara1892]

It all comes back to your skills in marketing and promoting products, it is not a matter of how good and quality the product is but it is a fact that products with better quality and good will certainly be easier to sell, everything leads to marketing techniques, selling is not too difficult but manipulating the minds of customers to be interested in buying something that they actually do not really need it is a smarter level.
I think everyone already knows and it is no longer a special secret that the heart of the business is in the marketing department.

[Callido]

Which is the better entrepreneur, one who can sell anything to anyone, or one who can make people see the value in what they already have?

Think of it, you can sell water to a fish, because it is important to a fish, and fish can't survive without water.

Entrepreneurship is a business that relates to customers and what they need. You don't sell to me what i do not need at the moment, , i ask to buy a hammer, and you intend to convince me to buy a nail, that is a bad way to run and succeed in business.

People are ready to pay for what they need, before doing business, make sure it is sold to the right audience.

[Cryptomultiplier]

Which is the better entrepreneur, one who can sell anything to anyone, or one who can make people see the value in what they already have?

This post reminds me of an old movie that most of us must have seen but forgotten, but the message in the movie remains a powerful reminder and motivation to a marketer who wants to sell and make good financial success in the market.
The name of the movie is 'The wolf of wall Street '.
I don't know how many of us has seen this movie starring Leonardo DiCaprio as the main character.

The bottom line is that success in sales and marketing has more to do with confidence, knowledge of your products, knowing what your customers don't know they need and selling it to them.
That's why it's possible to sell water to a fish when all these attributes are in play and on track.

[Davidvictorson]

Which is the better entrepreneur, one who can sell anything to anyone, or one who can make people see the value in what they already have?

I think that both are better.
In this case the entrepreneur is a salesman or salesperson. In fact every entrepreneur is a salesperson. It is a skill that determines longterm success, regardless of whether you are in a service business or a sales sector.
A great entrepreneur can even sell ice to an eskimo.

[serjent05]

Which is the better entrepreneur, one who can sell anything to anyone, or one who can make people see the value in what they already have?

Being a salesperson, it is best to be the one who can sell anything to anyone.  If you are selling the same commodity as the one the person is using, it is not good for the seller to make the customer see that what they are using right now is good enough for him.  A salesperson must show the customer that what he is selling is much more compatible with the customer than what the customer is currently using.  It is not about lying to the customer but rather pointing out why the customer must change his brand and replace it with what the salesperson is offering.

The salesperson must show that his product is much better in terms of quality and price after all entrepreneurship is about creating opportunities in business that generate profit.  So if one is selling an item, it would not promote customer demand if the salesperson confirmed that what the client is using is good enough and does not need to change brands or buy his products.

[Plutomanian]

Everything is all about marketing strategy, how are you able to convince someone about purchasing a particular thing even though they don't need it, the psychology is making them feel like they need it and reasons why its important for them to have it at that particular pointin time. Being able to sell anything to anyone and also making people see the value in what they already have are both important marketing skills that an entrepreneur must have, a lot of companies actually need such people because that's what they need to push their brand.

Marketing strategy is everything we need to persuade the public to buy from us. The marketing space is not easy one but we're left with option than to make sure we're making good meetings for ourselves and doing everything within our reach to enable ourselves push for elevating heights. We should be able to persuade our audience to buy products not because we're persuading them but the value of the product is of great importance. There's hugh difference by convincing people to buy a product they do not need for their use and the one to convince them to buy a product that will be useful to them, there's a difference.

[lombok]

Marketing strategy is everything we need to persuade the public to buy from us. The marketing space is not easy one but we're left with option than to make sure we're making good meetings for ourselves and doing everything within our reach to enable ourselves push for elevating heights. We should be able to persuade our audience to buy products not because we're persuading them but the value of the product is of great importance. There's hugh difference by convincing people to buy a product they do not need for their use and the one to convince them to buy a product that will be useful to them, there's a difference.

The foundation of making an excellent marketing strategy is the pure intention of giving significant benefits to consumers in the huge global market. The aim here is in providing honest information about the capabilities of the product to make the life of people easy without any kind of force. When consumers are convinced enough to buy a particular product or service, it shows that the product can solve their problems to some extent. People expect total honesty from you, not false promises regarding the greatness of the product which is not really useful at all. When there is real value presented, people will take a well aware decision to make a transaction.