EPISODE #107
In this episode, Neil Bhuiyan interviews James "Saywhatsales" Buckley, host of the Sell Better Daily Sales Show -
James shares his inspiring journey from being a cook with personal challenges to becoming a successful sales professional. He highlights the importance of leaving negative environments and surrounding yourself with positive influences. The conversation dives into the value of customer service experience in sales, emphasising how it builds comfort in talking to strangers and handling rejection.
They also discuss the significance of making employees feel valued, embracing change, and the power of personal growth. James offers insights into creating content, building a personal brand, and concludes with his three success tips: avoid the hard stuff, slow down, and be kinder.
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Key Takeaways
- Separating oneself from negative environments is crucial for personal growth and overcoming challenges.
- Building a network of positive and supportive individuals is essential for success in sales.
- Continuous learning and personal growth are key to achieving career growth and reaching one's full potential.
- Sales professionals should focus on delivering value to buyers and building strong relationships.
- Having experience in customer service roles, such as working in a restaurant, can develop sales skills by improving comfort with talking to strangers and handling rejection.
- Making employees feel valued and important is crucial for retaining them in a company.
- Success in sales and personal growth go hand in hand, and it is important to focus on both personal and professional development.
- Money can provide comfort and enable the pursuit of happiness, but it is important to have financial literacy and manage money wisely.
- To better oneself, it is recommended to read psychology books, build self-awareness, and surround oneself with a supportive community.
- Embrace change and uncertainty in sales and listen to the world for new opportunities.
- Creating content and building a personal brand can be powerful tools in sales.
- Get off the hard stuff easy, slow down and enjoy the journey, and be kinder for success in sales.
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