So I just started a new job in sales (B2B specifically). All my life I’ve been in blue collar jobs, military, then construction work ect. I don’t have much money saved to get myself my own business cards as I’m sure they are important to have, I’ve got all the info that I need to go out and start selling. I guess what I’m looking for is just tips on how you guys were successful walking into a whole new arena if that makes sense?

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Take what you’ve learned in other areas of your life and previous experiences and apply it to your new situation. In the military, clear communication is needed and being adaptable. Construction requires knowing what’s going on in multiple areas at the same time towards a single goal and for blue collar work, I’m assuming you’ve interacted with the public or customers and had to explain certain things so story telling and getting your point across in a clear and concise way was important.

I’m sure there are numerous other things you could think about from your own life but those are generic ones that I’d imagine some would apply.

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Know your no count. I highly recommend getting through the no’s. How many no’s do you get before you get a yes. Then work on lowering that number. That’s where I started when i did b2b called calling.

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Build a LinkedIn connection base of prospects you'd like to talk to. No business card required.

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Transition to sales is only as hard as you make it. Buy business cards with your first check, small amount should not be very expensive. Then go to the library and start checking out books on sales and also read Dale Carnegie “how to win friends and influence people”. If you’re not a reader, get audio versions and listen to them. Lots of free information to help you get started! Most of all enjoy it! Sales is the best career decision I ever made!

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Lots of good sales podcast…
30 minutes to presidents club
Closers are Loser w/Jeremy Miner (also a good FB page and training program)
Make it Happen Mondays
Sales Gravy: Jeb Blount
Sales Success Stories: Scott Ingram

Also, slow down, listen, talk less, don’t go right into pitching your product, try to discover their problem and figure out how your product can solve their problems. Hope this helps!

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Read sales books and pick a mentor!

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