If you’re in sales, you might notice a certain reluctance in yourself to pick up the phone and call prospects. Maybe you procrastinate on this to-do list item. Perhaps your perfectionism kicks in and you over-prepare, or maybe you have full-on fear responses. How can you overcome this sales call reluctance and develop an enthusiasm for going after new clients? …
How to Handle Sales Rejection with Your Self-Esteem Still Intact
Self-esteem reflects a person’s attitude towards themselves. This evaluation may come from career success, relationships, lifestyle, appearance – or a combination thereof. We tend to feel good about ourselves when we achieve certain goals, and typically appreciate acknowledgement of others when we reach milestones. When you work in sales, you may base your success on how many sales you make …
How to Recover From Cold Call Rejection
Getting rejected on a cold call can throw me for a loop. I’ve come to realize that this response is very common for cold calls, but it still makes me not want to make another cold call, and I have to spend time revving myself up again. How can I bounce back faster from a negative answer on a cold …
The Secret to Moving Forward After Rejection
Rejection can be hard to take in your sales career, whether you just started or have been in the industry for decades. How do you handle it with grace? Moreover, how do you move forward from it? Sales veterans Lynn and Tina have been there, done that…. time and time again! They’ve learned from experience how to not only maintain …