If you are in sales and have the wrong mindset about what you are doing, it can kill your sales. You may even quit your sales job because you feel like you are doing something that is worthwhile and good. Here are some tips on how to have an empowering mindset regarding sales.

Understanding What Sales Really Is

When you are looking at selling something to someone, you need to understand that it is not arm twisting and coercing people to do something you want them to do. It is about having a connection and earning people’s trust through true caring and understanding of their needs.

When you are selling to someone, you are doing a service to them. You are allowing them to see things through your eyes and understand what could be with the product or service that you are promoting.

All you have to do is have a conversation with someone. Connect with them on their level and THAT is going to sell. You sharing with them without attempting to appear superior or like you know what is best will enable you to make more sales than being an “expert”.

You’ve got to have passion about what you are doing and selling or it is very difficult for you to be successful. If you aren’t passionate now then you need to figure out something to be passionate about. You’ve got to understand that what you are doing is important and that people need the product or service that you are providing.

Talk to some people that are successful in sales and see what their mindset regarding sales is. Do they enjoy what they do? How do they feel about their product or service? What you will notice is that most of them enjoy what they do and the believe that their product or service is superior in the marketplace.

How have you been able to be successful in sales? Or maybe you have had some challenges? Feel free to share them with me. I love reading all of your comments and I will do my best to reply to you.