Tag Archives: Mindset

What Makes a Successful Salesperson?

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I came across this article recently that is called “What Makes a Successful Salesperson?”  This is a great reminder – check the list and see how you are doing in these categories.

Check out the article here.

Great reminder on the following 8 Points:

To recap, here are what successful salesperson has as traits:

1. Business acumen

67 percent of surveyed salespeople say that knowing client’s business wins more business. It’s imperative that you should know how your prospects’ and clients’ business work so that you can tailor your pitch, as well as your actual products and services according to their needs.

2. Drive and determination

Did you know that, just like entrepreneurs, salespeople are actually living in fear of failure? A salesperson needs the mindset, grit and work ethic to succeed, beyond their actual sales skills.

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Do You Have G.R.I.T. in Sales?

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GRIT

As a sales professional do you have what it takes?  Do you have G.R.I.T.?  As I continue to travel the Globe, I realize we should be asking this question more often.

GUTS:  This means – personal courage and determination; toughness of character.  We have to be brave and courageous to attack each day with the right mindset and ability to be BOLD.  As I worked with another sales team last week filled with Major Account and Named Account reps, I am reminded once again that no matter what level we are at (new or tenured), we have to make this conscious choice every day.  We will continue to battle frustrations from within our own organization and frustrations with reaching the right decision makers and influencers.  We have to be creative and constantly evolve in changing times.  Just because it is uncomfortable, or “you have always done it another way,” doesn’t mean you don’t have it in you to stretch and see the magic outside of your comfort zone.  We ask our prospects and clients to make a change with us every day.  So why are we so unwilling to change and evolve ourselves?  So we have to ask, do we have the GUTS to strive on?  Do we have the determination to Be Bold in our approach?

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Do You Wonder Why You Aren’t Further Along?

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If 2015 is going to be your year, then your commitment level to achieve greatness has to be taken to a higher level.  The reality is we are all human and many times we don’t want to take that extra step or push through when we’re tired.  We are our own worst enemy.  However, we all have greatness in us, we just have to have the discipline and commitment to realize our potential.  Turn your pain into greatness.  I know you can do it!  Do you?

Watch this video on commitment to inspire you what you are capable of:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dtnI1CyL9k

“You have to want to succeed as bad as you want to breath.”

Greatness