Sales career for introverts?

Chris Berry has an encouraging blog post for introverts considering a sales career,

Should Introverts Consider A Career In Sales.

If you are considering whether to go B2B or B2C, he makes some observations from his personal experience, and as an introvert.

Personally I think as innovative as introverts are we can plan around the downsides of retail sales: time to recharge between customers, purposefully planning our quiet times before and after hours, just a couple of ideas. I love that here is another introvert saying, Go for a sales career!

What do you think? I am interested!

What do you say? You know what I would say!

Patricia Weber
The Sales Accelerator Coach for Introverts, Shy and the MOST Reluctant
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Two Qualities for Top Sales Strategies

What would you guess to be at least two qualities to create more relationships and more opportunities?

OK; what would just one quality be?

Well, in Crain's Manchester Business being a good listener is one of them. He too claims that as introverts, or those with more introversion, there's a distinct advantage for this to be more natural.

Whether you are in sales or a small business owner, listening is a people skill to develop.

What do you think? Is he right? Is this yet another skill we tend to let limit our abilities?

What do you say? You know what I would say!

Patricia Weber
The Sales Accelerator Coach for Introverts, Shy and the MOST Reluctant
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Introvert Salespeople Have Some Superior Traits All Through Selling

Breanne Potter has many years with administering the MBTI. I was commenting on another post at youngentrepreneur.com and SOMEHOW I found her article with a most relevant comment about introverts in sales.

Read Misconception #6: I found out I’m an Introvert, but I’m in a sales job. I guess I should find a new career, in her "Top 10 Misconceptions about the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator®."

What do you think? Is she right? Can it be our preferences do not limit our abilities?

What do you say? You know what I would say!

Patricia Weber
The Sales Accelerator Coach for Introverts, Shy and the MOST Reluctant
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Elevator Pitch Design for Introverts to Love and Customers Want to Listen

For whatever reasons, I've seen an increase of talk about a salesperson's introduction to potential prospects and connectors. In marketing jargon, this introduction is called the elevator pitch. It takes about 60 seconds and the top salespeople have 15 and 30 second versions as well. When I read some methods or formulas I can tell they come from a "me" focus.

Here's a way that is comfortable for me as an introvert that I am hoping is comfortable for you as well. After all, more interesting introductions can lead to more results in your networking efforts.

It might seem sad to think salespeople have reduced themselves to soundbites like this in doing business. Then again, selling today stretches our communication abilities. For salespeople, particularly for those who are shy or introverts or otherwise reluctant to even make an introduction, an attractive elevator speech is a must have to have to connect in a way that the customer knows whether you are focused on them or yourself.

The six steps to crafting an elevator pitch that is customer-focused are: more...

What do you think? Can you comment below?

Patricia Weber
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Are introvert jokes really funny?

In my daily searching for all things of interest for introverts who sell, I came across a series of jokes by RJ: Randy's Brew.

Reserving my right to stating my opinion right now.

What do you think? Can you comment below?

Patricia Weber
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When Doctor and Nurse Are Not Enough: Patient Advocate to Protect

It's exhausting enough when interacting with many people. Now mix in the additional element in the caregiving role. When Doctor and Nurse Are Not Enough: Patient Advocate to Protect

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Who says an introvert lack humor?

Do you want to get involved with the USA elections campaign?

If you haven't already decided on your candidate, and who really has, then get caught up now.




GOT Ya! Good one, heh?

Patricia Weber
The Sales Accelerator Coach for Introverts, Shy and the MOST Reluctant
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Build Your Business Even Without Your Presence!

Are you ready for the eventuality of being out of your business for some period of time? Listen as Jim Blasingame interviews me about the need for small business owners to think about how things would work if they had to handle an emergency or a longer-term situation, such as a personal or family illness.

Click the link under the heading to the right: Pat is a nationally recognized expert. Listen as Jim and I have fun with a serious topic.

Patricia Weber
The Sales Accelerator Coach for Introverts, Shy and the MOST Reluctant
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Introverts and their Health

Breanne Potter, MBTI and other assessment consultant, has a poll going.

She asks, Do you find you immune system struggles after an extended period of extroverting? Why not give her your experiences? Or at least read about her findings with the poll.


Patricia Weber
The Sales Accelerator Coach for Introverts, Shy and the MOST Reluctant
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Good News Studies for Introverts says USA Today

Academy of Management Journal, lead author Brad Agle of the University of Pittsburgh found that little need discourage introverts who want to climb the success ladder.

Well-known corporate CEO introverts reads like a Who's Who, starting with Bill Gates, Warren Buffett, Charles Schwab, Steven Spielberg and Sara Lee CEO Brenda Barnes.

Read the USA Today article on all the pluses to help you succeed as an introvert.

Tell me, what do you think? Are the studies right? Comment won't you?


Regards,

Patricia Weber
The Sales Accelerator Coach for Introverts, Shy and the MOST Reluctant
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What the World Needs Now is Introverts

Nancy Okerlund is spot on when she says, "... it's my hunch that the world is longing for what introverts naturally have to offer: more reflection, more quiet, a slower pace."

Read her article and tell me, what do you think? Comment won't you?


Regards,

Patricia Weber
The Sales Accelerator Coach for Introverts, Shy and the MOST Reluctant
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