EPISODE #98
In this conversation, Neil Bhuiyan interviews James Ski, the CEO and founder of Sales Confidence, a B2B sales community. James shares his journey in sales, his motivation for success, and his experience with bipolar disorder.
He discusses navigating stress in sales and shares insights from his founder's journey. James explains what Sales Confidence is all about, who it is for, and the benefits of becoming a member. He also shares the feeling of building Sales Confidence and how he seeks coaching and mentorship.
In this conversation, James shares insights on personal growth, accountability, and success in sales. He emphasises the importance of investing in oneself through following and learning from successful entrepreneurs, seeking coaching and mentorship, and asking the right questions.
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Key Takeaways
- Success in sales requires becoming an expert in your field and being hungry and curious.
- Seeking support and talking to others is crucial for mental health and well-being.
- Sales Confidence is a learning and development platform for sales professionals, offering mentorship, coaching, peer groups, masterclasses, and investment advice.
- Building a global company takes time and perseverance, and setbacks are part of the journey.
- Seeking coaching and mentorship is important for personal and professional growth. Invest in personal growth by following and learning from successful entrepreneurs.
- Take accountability for your success and ask yourself why you can't achieve your goals.
- Seek coaching and mentorship to accelerate your growth and learn from others' experiences.
- Take the first step towards your goals and be adaptable in finding solutions.
- Aim for 10X growth and continuously challenge yourself to go beyond your current achievements.
- Building a business is a journey that requires adaptability and learning from mistakes.
Timestamps
- 00:00 - Introduction
- 01:00 - Introduction to Sales Confidence and James Ski
- 03:00 - James Ski's Journey in Sales
- 08:00 - Motivation for Success in Sales
- 12:11 - James Ski's Experience with Bipolar Disorder
- 17:11 - Navigating Stress in Sales
- 23:11 - James Ski's Founder Journey
- 27:11 - Sales Confidence: Who is it for and What are the Benefits?
- 32:11 - The Feeling of Building Sales Confidence
- 33:11 - Seeking Coaching and Mentorship
- 34:16 - Investing in Personal Growth
- 35:35 - Taking Accountability for Success
- 36:32 - Asking the Right Questions
- 37:16 - Coaching and Mentorship
- 38:25 - Taking the First Step
- 39:22 - Going 10X
- 40:22 - Paths to Success in Sales
- 41:16 - The Journey of Building a Business
- 43:36 - Advice to a Younger Self
- 44:20 - Shout Outs and Kudos
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