Marketplace Proverbs & Coffee With Ernie

Marketplace Proverbs and Coffee with Ernie-A Proverb Per Day Keeps Stinking Thinking At Bay · Mar 17, 2026 · 13m

In the marketplace, have you ever noticed that the wisest person in the room is often the one talking the least?

Proverbs 17 says, “A truly wise person uses few words… even fools are thought wise when they keep silent.”

That’s a powerful reminder for leaders, sales professionals, and anyone serving customers.

Sometimes wisdom isn’t about saying more — it’s about listening more… pausing more… and responding with clarity instead of noise.

Today, my guest, Chris Shrader, and I are going to explore why restraint in our words can reveal the depth of our wisdom.

This is a public episode. If you…