5 Must-Watch Marketing & Sales Films
Watching movies is entertaining, but getting educated while getting entertained is even better. It is proven that you learn a lot by observing people; it is also called social learning. So, here are 5 must-watch marketing and sales movies for you.
Steve Jobs (2015)
Steve Jobs is the synonym of Apple. This thrilling film is based on the real-life ups and downs he faced while transforming the digital age of computers. This Danny Boyle film gives us the experience behind the scenes of 3 great product launches made during the late Steve Jobs’ career. This thrilling film depicts the struggles of the contemporary mastermind, the late CEO of Apple inc. Steven Paul Jobs. If you are curious to know what goes into the brain of a marketer and what is work-life balance, you must watch this movie.
The Wolf of Wallstreet (2013)
As a marketer or a salesperson, you must be aware of the AIDA framework—Attention, Interest, Desire, and Action. This thrilling Martine Scorsese film starring Leonardo DiCaprio is the epitome of that concept. The Wolf of Wallstreet is a film based on real-life events of Jordan Belfort’s skyrocketing upsurge from an underrated penny stock-broker to the daredevil of his firm. This bio-pic’s key learning is that if you give your prospects an irresistible reason to buy, they will automatically figure out how to buy stocks. This movie will never disappoint you if you are looking for practical edutainment.
The Founder (2016)
Do you want to know how a 52-year-old milkshake sales guy manifests a fast-food mega-empire? The Founder will show you how. In this movie, you will learn about Ray Kroc’s partnerships with the McDonald brothers; and how Kroc took over their franchise. A remarkable piece of wisdom you could grab from The Founder is—never make an agreement that you or your company can’t sustain. But this is just a drop in the ocean; the movie can teach and inspire you much more.
The Social Network (2010)
The Social Network is the film based on a true story of a Harvard student who created the leading social-networking site in the world—Facebook. If you are a salesman, this movie will provide remarkable pieces of advice for sales representatives. You will also see Mark Zuckerberg’s brilliance, jealousy, and hatred that inspired him to create a social network. In the movie, Mark revolted when his partner proposed to run advertisements on the site as he desired to produce an appreciable product that captures the attention of its users.
Thank you for Smoking (2006)
You know you can’t be a great salesman without great negotiation skills. This brings us to our last pick for you—Thank you for Smoking. In this movie, Nick Naylor, who is a tobacco industry spokesman, debates with his opposers and, at the same time, also tries to be a role model for his son. The most crucial lesson from this movie is how to win an argument.
Some more sales and marketing film recommendations
1. The Greatest Movie Ever Sold (2011)
2. Moneyball (2011)
3. Door-to-Door (2002)
4. Death of a Salesman (1985)
5. Inside Out (2015)
Conclusion:
If you are someone who looks forward to learning of marketing from the best of sources, then indeed movies is the ideal way to do so. Mix the two most interesting things together, and trust us when we say this, experience the magic happening.
