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I love how he understands social cues perfectly during a sale but he doesn’t understand anything in any other area of his life

Never underestimate Michael… Always Estimate him. 😤

Michael's rule of salesmanship: *make friends first.*

I LOVE the look on Jan's face when she suddenly realizes that he's making a business play and has been this whole time. Never underestimate Michael Scott.

Dwight is considered to be the best salesman of Dunder Mifflin, and Micheal bought out his biggest client without shedding a drop of sweat. That should be enough to prove what a legend Micheal Scott is

Genuinely Michael is rather smart in the first one. Jan constantly talks about how hey provide great personal service and aren’t like the big chains, Jan says it, but Michael proves it

Honestly if Michael was this smooth outside of sales he would be an amazing person. The way he says "Corporate is gonna go ballistic" is smooth af.

The underlying joke of the office is that Michael is a fantastic salesman which is why he was able to be promoted to regional manager at age 24. Despite the promotion he's a horrible manager which is very common in corporate where you're promoted to the level you can't advance beyond.

I love how he stops Jan from interrupting because he knows he has struck a chord with the client, sounds like he is just waffling but it's all a big plan

Missed the part when Michael refuses the 60k and gets actual jobs for everyone

Michael is a straight savage and when talking business it shows his actual intelligence despite him being well him.

michael can be a bad boss at times but he can take jim and dwight down without breaking a sweat when he wants to

Michael negotiation with David always left me satisfied 😌

Green means go, means "go ahead and shut up about it" I just love how Michael's logic work

Where's the part where he sells a million dollars worth of paper? That was the best sale he ever made for Dunder Mifflin.

I love that he remembers the name of all the *insignificant* roles in our everyday life. When I say insignificant I don’t mean unimportant but the majority overlook them: waitress, receptionist, etc. he remembers Megan from Chill’s, Stephanie who is David’s assistant, and sherry who is Jan’s assistant. This tells a lot about Michael.

The episode where Michael was negotiating with David Wallace was when I realized just how good of a businessman he is. "I don't need to wait out Dunder Mifflin, I just need to wait out you" that always gets me . They should have included the whole clip where he says his company means nothing to him which is why he doesn't care (or whatever the line was)

I still love that Chilli's meeting where he continually takes back control from Alpha Jan. Then tops it off by shushing her and basically telling her to zip it and leave him be. Such a power play. She was speechless. Both parts played so well.

The appeal of Michael as a salesman is that he's (or at least he appears to be) an innocent and wholesome man. He isn't someone you think is capable of lying to you or ripping you off.

"I just have to wait out you" still get chills, he suddenly goes tywin lannister level

Michael is a secret genius that really works well. The episode were stanley shouts at Michael, he drops the goofy act. He tells stanley that he wont put up with him disrespecting him in front of everyone. You can see that Stanley was put back in his place and realized michael isn't dumb. There's various instances were he does this.

The Michael Scott Paper Company 6 episode story Arc was great from start to finish. Broke was one of the best The Office episodes ever.❤️

I'm not going to lie, I'm not a huge office fan. BUT, when they showed Michael actually being good at his job, I really enjoyed watching the show. Not just them telling us that Michael is a good salesman, but the few times they actually showed it.

The most dangerous thing about Michael is how he acts or being an big idiot for like 90% of the time. So when that 10% hits and he gets serious, nobody could see that coming and completely get caught unprepared and baffled at how crazy capable the guy really is.

5:52 - the greatest acting performance is the 3 network TV stars pretending that $60,000 is a lot of money

my favourite part of micheal is even though he consistently makes what you might call legendary sales, he never really brags about it, he knows and believes in his own natural talent and doesnt feel the need to make everyone else know about it

Just the sound of his voice closes million dollar sales.

Jan’s newfound admiration for Michael in the way she looks and smiles at him when he makes the sale is one of the most satisfying scenes on television. Who doesn’t want someone looking at you like that?

Fun fact: when they were making the US version, Ricky Gervais and Stephen Martin told them to make the manager actually good at his job as it is easier to get fired in the US than the UK. it would be less believable that someone awful at their job would still have the position over there.

Okay , so Caleb was actually a white collar job holder before he turned to cannibalism

Michael being Michael can sometimes make you forget that he became regional manager at 24 for a reason, and that is an unbelievable amount of sales skill

I know this video is about Michael but Jan's smile at 2:43 is so pure just before she became what she became

2:03 Michael mentions the schools & hospitals in the county, he knows how many there are of each.
At the start of this episode(s2 e7), Jan tells him about 13 schools & 2 hospitals under the county while Michael acts like…well, Michael, but he actually listened. He actually is a genius at sales.

As a former salesman and broker, I think Michael is an outstanding salesman. He puts the needs of the client or customer first above all. This translates to a longer more sustainable relationship of the two businesses.

"how is your gay son? tom, the uh homosexual sophomore?" has to be one of the best lines in a comedy show ever. Just the way he says it is so robotic XD

You start to realise that Michael chose Chillis because he knew the client was having economic difficulties, that they were looking to make cuts, and that a swanky corporate pitch wasn’t going to work. The entire thing was 5D chess. Michael knew that a down to earth pitch was the best way to convince them that they were sympathetic to their economic problems

Michael is the perfect example of why your best salesperson doesn’t always make a good manager.

That moment where David closes his eyes is the part where he remembers why he put up with Michael's comic unprofessionalism, and why he respected Michael so much

2:27 Michael gave her that “hush up I’m about to close this” hand haha

If you pay close attention to this show, Michael is actually the most loving, genuine guy with occassional strokes of genius especially when he feels supported and included.
Its his insecurity, feeling of always being on the outside and lack of love that makes him act the way he does. Superb writing

2:40 that flooding smile was me earlier in the scene realizing that Michael was selling by NOT selling. One of the best sales “tactics” I’ve learned was just connecting with the customer as a person then closing when you’ve earned their trust.

Michael: “…you’ll estimate me.”
Jan’s Face: (pure confusion)

As socially awkward as Michael is he has genuine intrest in people, he wants to be liked because he likes others
It's so sweet and goofy ❤

I love when Michael pulls out some big brain scheme that works PERFECTLY and somehow logically makes sense.

Jan smiling during the chilli's meeting was like when the grinchs heart grew lol

"Green is go ahead and shut the hell up" - sounds legit

That first scene is a masterclass on Sales. Michael analyzed the customer and found his way in. Showed him a great time and mentioned work only at the end. 💰💰

“I’ll see your situation and I’ll raise you a situation” is one of the COLDEST lines every delivered on the show.

As a businessman myself, Michael Scott's methods are absolutely key to building trust and earning powerful opportunities. Humans are emotional creatures, and that... is a good thing. Because getting swindled is not the issue. WHO you can accept getting swindled BY, is what matters.

They should've put Andy's NFL sale as an honorable mention

Jan's approach: Try to convince them to do business by offering a lower price, making it all about the bottom line.
Michael's approach: Make them want to do business with you, then show how you can save them money, making it about the relationship first and the bottom line second.

also when michael dwight and jim went to go tag team the big sale but danny cordray already beat him to the punch and how michael was visibly frustrated that he lost it AND THEN WENT AND SOLD DANNY ON WORKING FOR HIM!!!!!! michael is an A PLUS salesman

One might think that Michael is eccentric and silly, but when it comes to sales he's is a very talented person. I cannot stop cheering whenever he proves his worth.

This show is universally ageless because it captures both the heart and soul of both the working and management class. What we are experiencing in 2021 is exactly how we all wish things always are.

I loves Jan's realisation that Michael is actually a goon when it comes to sales😂

5:15 Pam’s proud smile is so perfect here

When he’s just being himself he’s really cool, charming and just an all around great guy. The problem is that he’s always trying so hard to be something he’s not. One of the best examples is when he’s around kids he goes into auto pilot normal mode and is really cool.

I love the scene where we see Michael as a boy on Santa's lap wishing that everyone would like him for Christmas. That scene explains so much about him with so little.

Michaels problem was that he tried too hard to be liked as manager. Nothing wrong with wanting to be close to your workers. His method was just either ridiculous or trying too hard.
But when it came down to business, the nut-cutting, making sales, he did great. In short, whenever he stopped trying to impress people or be liked and just focused, he normally did great.

He’s just been the ultimate troll for the whole series. He’s really a genius

I love how he works David Wallace over. Great lesson in how most executives are just looking at short term gains that make them look good. Human nature.
Dunder Mifflin losing money and customers would be bad for him personally. Whereas a one-off buyout of Michael Scott Paper could be explained away.

Michael is actually a genius. The rest of everything he says is just his intrusive thoughts getting out and running amok

I love The Client episode for this reason. And the writing is incredible. From the first minute he is already laying the groundwork. He calls the waitress by name showing that he cares about relationships which ends up being the way he wins then over.

2:20 that’s where she finally realized his game

I love that Dwight knows how good he is at sales, but as soon as Michael says he’s going to steal his biggest client with him listening, Dwight goes into extreme panic mode. He knows that if Michael wants it, there isn’t anything he can do to stop him.

Never underestimate Michael's salesmanship. He sold 1 Million dollars worth of paper to William M. Buttlicker just by his voice.

Michael during the Michael Scott Paper Co. storyline is S-tier television

4:01 i never realized dwight kept his hand up the whole time 🤣

“I don’t think I have to wait out Dunder mifflin, I think I just have to wait out you” is probably one of my favorite lines on this show

"Green means go, so i know go ahead and shut up about it" GENIUS

2:54 the cameraman expected that Michael would be able to fly it.
Great subtle comedy
I love this show

In most cases micheal scott has a child like mind but when it comes to sales he's a genius there's a reason why he's manager

They had to make Michael an amazing salesman. No one that awkward and socially backwards could get to become manager of an entire branch without having amazing sales skills.

Always found it amazing that Michael was a salesman in his spare time and was the best ever. Everything he did was sales. Even if it was selling you on believing in him.

I liked how the office always touched on how insane Michael was as a salesman. Made more sense how he ended up becoming a manager. Wish he stepped into the sales game more throughout the series

That was brilliant how Michael said “the Michael Scott paper company has opened a new branch this very month”

Some of my favorite moments is when they show how good Michael, Jim, and Dwight are at their jobs. They don’t just tell, they have incredibly well crafted scenes with subtle dialogue and facial expressions that shows exactly why they haven’t gone out of business.

Michael was always at his best when he wasn’t trying, he was a people person and knew how to handle people in business, which goes to show how he acquired the most accounts in his work force and became manager, he had the biggest clients on his list.

I love how when Jan tries to pipe up Michael immediately shuts her down. Like, “You may think I’m an idiot, but you can’t do what I do.”

Honestly I feel like Michael is a genius, he just doesn't give af and acts goofy

Everyone there forgets that Michael was the top salesman, bringing in the best clients, which is why he became manager.

Michael’s such a good salesman, he made a sale during his sugar high and doesnt even remember it

What I love about the writing is that Michael is ACTUALLY doing decent as a salesman and manager. There’s even that episode where his branch out-sells everyone else. This makes the show much more realistic and immersive. And it also makes Michaels silliness and outrageous antics even more funny and unpredictable 😂

Buying from Michael must be a treat
Feeling happy and just have a relaxed day
Especially when you are so stressed due to work you seek these moments

The fact that Michael straight up "went to war" against DWIGHT, outsmarted him, and won, gives me a whole new shocking fear of how formidable and terrifying Michael would be if he was like that all the time.

2:26 that's legendary Michael. The way he shuts her up because he's so close to closing the deal 👌🏻👌🏻

Michael such a great salesman! Cudos to the show’s writer for giving him strengths. It’s better for his character growth!

The Michael Scott Company story arc, from the moment Charles showed up to the final episode when Michael gets all their jobs back, would have made the perfect The Office movie.

Everyone in sales know you don’t talk business right away. Sell like you’re selling to yourself. And they captured that perfectly in Michael

The first sale there are multiple brilliant things he does to steer the conversation and stop Jan from blowing the sale. First time you couldn’t help but respect him.

As worrying as Michael can be… he is actually extremely smart 😂 I like to think that he does silly things to make people smile and feel better about things, but in reality he knows exactly what he’s doing and when it comes down to business he shows exactly what he’s really doing. Always gets the client and the best outcome in serious situations when he has a role to play

@2:35 The emerging smile of admiration on Jan's face is beautiful. What a great actor.

There’s an episode where Jan tasks Pam to keep a log of Michael’s hour-by-hour activity for the day. Pam gets worried seeing that Michael appears to be unproductive all day. She’s surprised when she finds out that Cosby impersonation he made earlier in the day, actually closed a big sale.

I love how at 3:14 the Hammermill rep is just sitting there listening to Michael rant.

If Michael wasnt held back doing "management" he'd win salesman of the year every year.

Michael knows the best way to sell something is to not sell it, but to be a fellow person that slowly convinces someone into getting something that he happens to be a salesman for.

Jan’s smile after he closes the deal is priceless

"I see your situation and raise you a situation" is Michael's best character moment

3:33
Total hands down the pants, almost getting you there only to flick it and bend it in half, ABSOLUTE BLUE-BALLS for a salesman trying to remember and deliver their pitch. Brutal.
Dude... Michael even spit on it first.