Got Sales Passion?

Sales passion is the most undervalued and underutilized sales tool in the business toolbox. It’s hard to measure and even harder to develop. You can’t teach someone to be passionate about what they sell – they have to find it for themselves.

In sales, the old saying “Fake it until you make it” might work in some cases, but it’s hard to sustain for any period of time. Genuine sales passion isn’t artificial and can’t be faked; you gotta have it or you gotta get it!  It’s evident in salespeople who genuinely care. They have a drive to succeed and a willingness to take the time to serve their customers in whatever manner is necessary.

Passion is the great equalizer.  It can make up for a lack of experience and knowledge.  I am not suggesting that you not develop your knowledge or experience – only that until you do, your passion will be interpreted by others as a strong belief in yourself, your mission and your purpose.

Passion is not an act.  It is a way of believing.  It is woven into your cellular structure just as much as your DNA.  Passion, I mean authentic passion for who you are, what you are selling, who you are becoming and  what you believe in.  It shouts to the world: “I am here to stay, I am here to make a difference, I will leave my mark in this world.  It may take me my entire life, but I will not give up until my purpose and destiny are realized.”

Are you happy with where you are, where you are going, who you are becoming and what you are selling?  Or, are you living like more than 85% of the population with the attitude, “Same Stuff, Different Day”?  If you’ve lost that lovin’ feeling and are losing your passion for your career do whatever is necessary to get it back.

Successful salespeople sell with passion, and when salespeople find their passion, they find success.