Motivation is crucial to being a successful sale professional. At times, selling can be very stressful, demanding and paved with many obstacles. Having motivation in sales will enable you to maintain a positive outlook when faces with such obstacles and ultimately overcome them. Being constantly motivated really depends on you because true motivation has to come from within oneself.
How strongly do you believe in your ability to reach your goals? After all is said and done, you have to believe in yourself when on one else will. Having self limiting beliefs will only lead to poor performance and also limits results. If you know why you are motivated and such factors are big enough then you will not limit your abilities because you will find a way t reach your goals and get that which you truly desire. A positive and dynamic belief system will keep you motivated.
Motivation in sales also comes from your desire to make a difference in other‘s lives. If you posses a higher cause in selling which does not limit you to just making money then you will be highly motivated. You will not be tempted to compare yourself with another sales person because performance will not be an issue. The joy and satisfaction obtained from using your skills and talents to make a difference will make you want to continue doing so on a larger scale.
Seeking good dealers to assist you and drawing from their wisdom will increase motivation. When you are persistent, inspiration often comes giving you the means to achieve your goals and attain incredible results. Inspiration when put into action creates motivation. Be enthusiastic about your products and it will arouse interest from the prospect to buy your product. If you are not really enthusiastic then ‘act as if’ you are until it becomes natural.
Having motivation in sales remains your responsibility and in the end, only you can truly motivate yourself.
Author is an internet marketer.
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Thursday, July 12, 2007
How Exaggeration Hurts Your Business
I recently saw an advertisement claiming a trendy new apartment complex was a "mere 15 minute drive" from downtown. Excuse me? The apartments were 15 miles from downtown, sure. But, those 15 long, stop-light riddled miles took a minimum of 25 minutes to drive. How did the apartment complex hope to get away with such an obviously exaggerated claim?
Yesterday, I installed new accounting software for my home office. It advertised a "quick set up in twenty minutes or less." Two hours later, I laughed at their promised set up time. I had only just finished. How could the company make such a bold claim, especially when minutes after downloading the program users would be verifying the truthfulness of their advertising?
The truth is, you've had similar experiences. We all have. But, let me ask you this. How often have you been tempted to put a sunnier face on the facts? How often have you told yourself that you're just "positioning" or "putting in a positive light" your product or service?
Make no mistake, most customers and users see this as disingenuous marketing. When Marcia Yudkin asked a group of readers what they thought about such inflated and exaggerated claims, the response was universally negative:
"A half-truth is a whole lie. Lying is never good for business." -Alan Sharpe
"Integrity is important and shouldn't ever be muddied. Surprising how many times lies are exposed, and the word always travels." - Sal Towse
"Besides showing poor self esteem and strong personal insecurity, the inflated claims you describe are unethical and will do more damage than good in the long run. Most customers aren't stupid." - Don Weidner
Most customers aren't stupid. The next time you're tempted to exaggerate -- even the tiniest little bit -- pause and remind yourself what's on the line. Your reputation's at stake. You may make the sale, but will that customer keep coming back after you've disappointed them with inflated claims?
A freelance copywriter and editor, Kristen Michaelis publishes the popular monthly e-zine The Wonderworking Minute Each edition of The Wonderworking Minute contains valuable hints and tips for helping you become a better marketer, communicator, and person. Sign up today for your free subscription to the e-zine and receive a FREE copy of her report “How To Gain And Keep Clients Through Strategic Partnering.” She and her husband Steve have partnered to create Wonderworking Words, a freelance copywriting services company. For more articles and tips like this one, check out The Wonderworking Words Blog
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Yesterday, I installed new accounting software for my home office. It advertised a "quick set up in twenty minutes or less." Two hours later, I laughed at their promised set up time. I had only just finished. How could the company make such a bold claim, especially when minutes after downloading the program users would be verifying the truthfulness of their advertising?
The truth is, you've had similar experiences. We all have. But, let me ask you this. How often have you been tempted to put a sunnier face on the facts? How often have you told yourself that you're just "positioning" or "putting in a positive light" your product or service?
Make no mistake, most customers and users see this as disingenuous marketing. When Marcia Yudkin asked a group of readers what they thought about such inflated and exaggerated claims, the response was universally negative:
"A half-truth is a whole lie. Lying is never good for business." -Alan Sharpe
"Integrity is important and shouldn't ever be muddied. Surprising how many times lies are exposed, and the word always travels." - Sal Towse
"Besides showing poor self esteem and strong personal insecurity, the inflated claims you describe are unethical and will do more damage than good in the long run. Most customers aren't stupid." - Don Weidner
Most customers aren't stupid. The next time you're tempted to exaggerate -- even the tiniest little bit -- pause and remind yourself what's on the line. Your reputation's at stake. You may make the sale, but will that customer keep coming back after you've disappointed them with inflated claims?
A freelance copywriter and editor, Kristen Michaelis publishes the popular monthly e-zine The Wonderworking Minute Each edition of The Wonderworking Minute contains valuable hints and tips for helping you become a better marketer, communicator, and person. Sign up today for your free subscription to the e-zine and receive a FREE copy of her report “How To Gain And Keep Clients Through Strategic Partnering.” She and her husband Steve have partnered to create Wonderworking Words, a freelance copywriting services company. For more articles and tips like this one, check out The Wonderworking Words Blog
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