In this enlightening discussion, Dr. Cindy, a bestselling author and consultant, emphasizes that everyone has innate sales skills. She shares six vital traits of great salespeople, including the importance of understanding the problems they solve and embracing feedback. Dr. Cindy explains how rejection is merely an opportunity for growth and encourages a proactive approach to sales. The conversation highlights the art of follow-ups and nurturing relationships, revealing that genuine connections lead to success in business.
Embracing the idea that everyone is inherently a salesperson empowers individuals to improve their sales skills in various roles.
Seizing sales opportunities involves active listening, courage to engage, and nurturing relationships for long-term success and collaboration.
Deep dives
Recognizing Your Sales Role
Many people often struggle to identify themselves as salespeople, despite the various roles they hold which inherently involve sales skills. Whether one is an author, speaker, or even a parent, everyone engages in sales transactions daily, whether subtly negotiating or promoting ideas. This innate ability to sell is often diminished over time due to experiences such as rejection or societal expectations, leading individuals to disassociate from the notion of being a salesperson. Acknowledging that everyone is involved in sales, regardless of their title, can empower individuals to embrace this aspect more confidently in both personal and professional settings.
The Importance of Readiness and Courage
To thrive in sales, individuals must be aware and ready to seize opportunities as they arise. This involves active listening and engaging with others to uncover their needs, which can lead to meaningful connections, as illustrated by examples of conversations initiated during casual events like sports games. Moreover, having the courage to approach others, ask questions, and be open to dialogue is essential for building rapport and discovering potential business opportunities. Such discussions can illuminate paths to collaboration and often result in beneficial outcomes, highlighting the need for proactive engagement.
Embracing Rejection and Following Up
Rejection is an unavoidable aspect of sales that individuals must learn to accept and utilize constructively. Understanding that a 'no' often reflects a variety of factors unrelated to personal worth can alleviate the sting of rejection and turn it into valuable feedback for improvement. This mindset fosters resilience, encouraging individuals to seek clarity on refusals, which can enhance their approach and offerings in the future. Furthermore, maintaining diligence in following up with both prospects and satisfied clients fosters strong relationships essential for long-term success in any sales-oriented endeavor.
The sooner you embrace the fact that everyone is a salesperson by nature, the sooner you will become better at sales! Today we are recapping AJ’s discussion with Dr. Cindy, a bestselling author and consultant, and sharing six traits of a great salesperson. Tuning in, you’ll hear about why you need to consider yourself a salesperson, the lessons we can learn about sales from children, why you need to know exactly what problem you solve, and more. We delve into the importance of being aware of any sales opportunity and having the courage to engage, why ‘no’ is a research opportunity and a gift, and why you need to be grateful for everyone who has trusted you enough to do business with you. Finally, AJ stresses the importance of relationships in business and sales and reminds us to be diligent with all follow-ups in order to become better salespeople. You don’t want to miss this one so be sure to press play now and if you haven’t already, listen to AJ’s interview with Dr. Cindy!
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