Tales of the Road

"Tales of the Road" by Charles N. Crewdson, is a set of writings from the early 1900s, exploring what it means to be a salesman. Through stories and thoughts, it shows the ups and downs and ideas of traveling salesmen as they move through their jobs. The book stresses how important honesty and getting along with people are in sales. The beginning of "Tales of the Road" tells us about what's really important in sales, saying that good salesmen are tough, smart, and fair. The author tells stories of what a traveling salesman does - from trying to convince people to planning strategies - sharing real stories stressing the important of always being fair with customers. As the book goes on, Crewdson uses his own life in sales to mix useful tips with interesting stories, connecting with readers with promises of real sales insights.