I Hate Selling ... But I Need Sales

There’s a group of salespeople that rarely gets talked about.

They’re the ones searching for how to grow sales without being pushy or salesy.

They don’t love selling. In fact, many of them actively avoid it.

But they still need the revenue.

If that sounds familiar, here’s the good news: You don’t need to become a traditional salesperson to succeed.

Some of the most effective sales strategies don’t look like “selling” at all.

For example:

• Asking better questions like “How’s business?” and actually listening;
• Staying in touch with customers without an agenda;
• Studying your clients’ industries so you bring ideas instead of pitches;
• Reconnecting with past customers who haven’t heard from you in a while.

These are simple, practical ways to generate more sales without cold calling aggressively or feeling uncomfortable.

At its core, sales is not about pressure.

It’s about awareness.

When you understand your customer’s world—and stay present in it—opportunities show up naturally.

That’s why relationship-based selling works so well for solo sellers.

You’re not forcing the sale.

You’re positioning yourself so the sale finds you.

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