I’ve always dreamed of selling something I’m passionate about, but right now, I’m just trying to get my foot in the door. If you could sell anything, something you really believe in, what would it be? I’m wondering if finding the right product is what makes sales rewarding.

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Honestly I am right there with you OP because this is definitely something I am passionate about.

I think selling something that helps people in general is rewarding. If you’re solving a problem, providing a better service or giving someone an experience they want then, to me, it doesn’t matter if I’m overly passionate about it. I’m passionate about what that “thing” does.

What I prefer is to sell things that are eminently useful and have the capacity to improve over time. Just keeping up with new models, or new features, will keep you engaged. I don't really harbor ideas about selling something glamorous or something I'm passionate about. I don't really know what that would even be. But things that are mentally engaging are good because you're not going to get bored by talking up the same old boring thing.

Selling something innovative and novel is what drives me, especially if it is helping people. Find something you believe in. That belief translates to success in sales.

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