I get 1-2 salespeople a week banging on my door for home maintenance sales (roof/windows/pesticides/solar etc.). I work nights and I have a no-soliciting sign next to my door (though I guess it could be more-visible for people).

I try to use restraint with employees since I know it's not their fault, but I got a salesperson today who woke me up and wanted me to buy new windows, and I pointed out my no-soliciting sign next to my door... but then they persisted in their pitch!

My vow from now on is to make sure, when I get a sales person knocking on my door, that I get their business name and location so I can give them 1-star reviews on every site they exist on. Maybe if more people join me we can bring an end to this idiotic practice.

Here are my 2 questions for y'all:

1) Is there anyone out there who actually doesn't mind a random bang on their door in the middle of the day to receive a sales pitch?

2) Business owners on this site, what data do you have that suggests treating potential customers with such disrespect is a good long-term strategy?