HTSS175 - Nobody is coming to save you in sales or business - Scott Sylvan Bell

Nobody is coming to save you in sales and business 

The title may sound negative, its meant to help you understand what you are up against in sales and business. When you watch Shark Tank some entrepreneurs are left to figure out their problems and don't get any money. 

Problems in sales are cyclical  

We all go through cycles. Most entrepreneurs have lost it all before. Entrepreneurs go broke all the time. Stats say most millionaires have lost it all 2x before they made their money. The truth is you have to save yourself, this means you have to put in the work. Look for ways where you can talk out your problems and spot where you have issues. 

Jay Abraham says "you are the solution to someone else’s bigger problem"

Desperation in sales 

Desperation is a tough spot to be in. Desperation has an inward focus (strong focus) everything is all about you especially when you are at the bottom. Solutions happen when you put your feet to pavement or action to marketing. When you struggle there may not just be one single silver bullet especially if you have tons of bad habits or crisis. The mistake can be looking for the easy way out (it may be the hard thing that saves you). You must be willing to put in the work and take action

What if nobody is coming to save you in sales?

What if you take the path that “Nobody is coming to save me”. How would this shift your world view? What new actions would you take? You must take action to move forward and create momentum. You must “want it” and know your reason why

How to create momentum in sales 

• Network – does matter
• Your vision drives decision
• Work you put in place pays into the future 

A warning about opportunistic people 

Opportunistic people may be hanging out to take advantage of you. The more desperate you are the more danger you are in. In the end people who can and will take advantage of you will find you. 

Emotions you face in sales and business 

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Frustration
• Resistance 
• Loneliness 

Motivation

• Dopamine
• Positive – excited / aware
• Surprise
• Relief

Actions

• Look for what inspires you
• Keep a journal – learn from your mistakes (by the way we all fail – its impossible to live and do business and not fail)
• Be willing to pay for knowledge
• Partnering may take you further 
• Look to grow your network
• Can you treat what you are going through like a puzzle
• How can you be creative
• Who can you call
• Podcasts
• Look at the gain and not the gap 
• Look to your drive and goals.