The Naked Director

The Naked Director is a Netflix original drama based on a true story. This drama portrays the life and career of Toru Muranishi, a legendary film director who was prominent during the early days of Japan's adult video industry. Toru Muranishi is known for his innovative and sometimes controversial works, becoming a cult figure in the AV industry.

Before making a name in the adult video industry, Toru Muranishi worked as a salesman for English encyclopedia subscriptions. Initially struggling with sales, he began to excel after adopting a persuasive sales pitch taught by a successful senior, eventually becoming a top salesman.

Basic sales pitch: Treat every client as a prized woman. Compliment them repeatedly, open their hearts. Then, passionately deliver the best persuasive line into the gap that opens. As if you're making a woman climax. Use as polite language as possible.

-- Season 1, Episode 1, 13min

His subsequent success in the adult video industry might also be attributed to these fundamental sales tactics. Thus, it's wise to be cautious of people who excessively compliment.