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Titles are pointless without the right mindset.

Consistency is key

2-minute Rule: if it can be done in two minutes, do it immediately. 5x5 Rule: If it's not going to affect you in five years, don't spend more than 5 minutes worrying about it. These two rules have been gamechangers in reducing my stress, refining my focus, and helping me prioritise.

Top 5 Skill honestly, with communication being number 1. Never let your clients or prospects wonder if you even care by being unresponsive. We all have busy days...but do take the time to always keep your clients informed and up to date with progress or delays. They will appreciate you more for being open then staying silent.

Sales is indeed a life skill. It teaches you skills to deal with people, that too not only in corporate but personal life too. How to not take things personally? How to adapt to change and move on fast? These are a few example of building resilience which is a part of sales career..

Time management is crucial 💯

Benefits not features 👌🏻

Trust is the foundation of any relationship, including those between businesses and consumers. In the context of marketing and sales, trust refers to the confidence that consumers have in a brand, its products or services, and its promises. Trust is essential because it influences consumers' decisions at every stage of the buying process. Brand Reputation: Trust affects how consumers perceive a brand. A positive reputation built on trust can attract more customers and foster loyalty. Purchase Decisions: Trust plays a crucial role in consumers' purchase decisions. They are more likely to buy from brands they trust, especially for high-involvement products or services. Word-of-Mouth: Trustworthy brands are more likely to benefit from positive word-of-mouth marketing. Satisfied customers are more inclined to recommend trusted brands to others. Repeat Business: Trust leads to repeat business. When consumers have positive experiences with a brand, they are more likely to return for future purchases. Reduced Risk Perception: Trust reduces the perceived risk associated with a purchase. Consumers feel more confident buying from a trusted brand because they believe the brand will deliver on its promises. Brand Advocacy: Trusted brands often have loyal customers who become advocates, promoting the brand through testimonials, reviews, and social media shares. Long-Term Relationships: Trust fosters long-term relationships between brands and consumers. Building trust over time can lead to sustained business success. In marketing and sales, strategies aimed at building trust include transparent communication, delivering consistent quality, providing excellent customer service, honoring commitments, and maintaining ethical business practices. Trust-building efforts should be integrated into all aspects of marketing and sales initiatives to create positive relationships with consumers and drive business growth.

This also applies to job hunting. Are you not getting any call backs with your 20 applications a week? Bump the number to 50. Not getting results with 50? Bump the number to 100. Not getting results with 100? Well.. ok at that point you should think about how who your targeting and why and revamp your campaign but the point is, stock a job pipeline, and you'll be fine.

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