I Cried My First Day In Sales
Summary
- When I started in sales, I experienced significant pressure and even ended up crying in the bathroom after a day's work; I learned that putting too much pressure on oneself isn't necessary.
- Sales should be straightforward, like saying, "I have this, you want this, let's make a deal." Getting too caught up in complex tactics can be counterproductive.
- At first, I tried memorizing scripts, but it made me feel robotic; remember, it's okay to find your own approach if traditional methods don't suit you.
- Being genuine is more effective than using memorized scripts; show your passion for helping people in your own unique way.
- Don't give up on sales too quickly; personalizing your approach can lead to success.
- Overcoming objections isn't about having numerous scripted responses; sincerity is key, and people can feel your true intentions which is often more persuasive.
- People will sense who you are and feel your authenticity, especially when they work with you, so let that authenticity shine through in conversations.
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How To Take Action
I would suggest starting sales conversations in a simple and honest way. This means saying something like, "I have this product, it sounds like you're interested, here's the price. Would you like to buy it?" Keep it simple so you don't get overwhelmed.
It's important not to put too much pressure on yourself. Sales can be hard, but it's a valuable skill. Try not to feel bad if it doesn’t go perfectly right away. Just be yourself and talk to people like you would talk to a friend.
If you’ve learned sales scripts and they make you feel like a robot, don’t use them. Find your own way to talk about your products. Talk from your heart about why you want to help people with what you have to sell.
When you face objections, remember you don't need a perfect answer to every question. Being sincere is what really matters. If you show your true feelings and intentions, people will trust you more.
So, don’t give up if sales are tough at first. Keep trying new ways to talk about your products until you find a way that feels right for you. People will notice when you're genuine and that's what will make them want to work with you.
Quotes by Leila Hormozi
"When I first started in sales, the first thing that happened to me was I was like crying in the bathroom."
- – Leila Hormozi
"It is such a valuable skill to have."
- – Leila Hormozi
"I would work more on how you cannot put so much pressure on yourself."
- – Leila Hormozi
"I'll be honest with you."
- – Leila Hormozi
"My actual intentions come through."
- – Leila Hormozi
"Who I am."
- – Leila Hormozi
Full Transcript
okay I'll be honest with you when I first started in sales the first thing that happened to me was I was like crying in the bathroom the end of the day one because it is such a valuable skill to have I would work more on how you canot put so much pressure on yourself when it comes to the sales because sales is just like I have this you want this it's a match here's the price do you want it yes or no if you get super caught up in like the tactics of like how to close someone do like you're going to feel like I try to like memorize the scripts and I feel like I'm almost s like a robot person I'm telling you seriously like all that stuff Works to get people started but if it's not working for you do it your own way if you are passionate about helping people then just like say it in a way that feels good to you and I would say try that before you give up on it I think a lot of people think you have to have a lot of different like objection overcome and this that people have always been able to feel my actual intentions come through and who I am and especially when they're working with you they're going to feel that when they're talking to you