DIY OR GO PRO

This post is part of a series of videos that seeks to answer the questions, "Should I do it myself, can I do it myself, how do I do it myself, should I hire a professional, and how do I choose a professional?". To see more in this video series, visit the DIY or GO PRO page.

Making the sale, at least for me, had to be one of the hardest and most intimidating thing to do when I was starting out in business. I interviewed Alex Sim, a Program Coordinator at The Training Group at Douglas College, about how to be a good salesperson / choosing a good salesperson. He put forth 7 sales tips… enjoy!

7 tips on how to be a good salesperson

  1. Appearance: Alex went the formal route on this one, meaning dress up. I would like to modify this and say dress appropriately. Dress how your clients dress.
  2. Self-Expression / Communication: You have to be able to express and communicate what you are thinking.
  3. Maturity: Alex is not talking about age, he’s talking about your ability to deal with people at different levels. You’ll find the need to have to be able to deal with top-level people such as presidents, owners, and CEOs.
  4. Experience: In other words, know what you’re talking about.
  5. Enthusiasm: You have to be excited about what you’re offering.
  6. Personality: People buy from people they like.
  7. Love What you Do: If you don’t like/love what you do, it’ll show through.