Prithvi Raj’s Post

Mastering sales isn’t all about getting the yes’s It’s actually about getting comfortable with the NO’s! Your fear of rejection is costing you money. You can have the best freaking sales strategy in the world Messaging about what you do that is so damn drool worthy that you have streams and streams of people engaging in your content and all eyes are on you But if your fear of rejection is stopping you from having sales conversations Or worse, even putting the offer out into the world AT ALL You won’t get any Yes’s. I’ve said time and time again Your ideal clients aren’t telepathic They WANT you to tell them how to pay you And to be blunt Your fear of them saying no is harming both of you. You - because your revenue isn’t where it should be for how freaking epic you are at what you do Them - because they don’t get the incredible transformation that you can give them So instead they will go to someone else Who may not be as good a fit Who may not actually transform their lives or business as well as you can *sips coffee* No’s are uncomfortable I am not sat here claiming to be so evolved that they don’t effect me at all In fact even after 15 years in the sales industry, they do Because I care and I want what is best for my clients and people in my world BUT I can tell you that you have to dust yourself off and get on with it otherwise you will be up poop river without a paddle quicker than you can read this post It’s about leaning INTO that discomfort Finding ways to get more comfortable with it Being supported by a coach when things get down right terrifying (hi btw) And realising that the world won’t crumble if someone says no In fact, if you sell in the right way, that no can turn into a long term yes in so many ways I can’t even tell you This is where as a business owner you have a choice Do you chose to take the easy route by not doing the scary sales thing, to hope and pray that everything is unicorns, roses and rainbows, and accept that the reality may not be that vision board you created? Or do you chose to get comfortable with potential rejection, deal with that fear like the boss you are and step into the version of you that your clients need you to be to say YES? It’s your choice… You know where I am if you decide the answer is yes and want to be supported on the journey 😉

🌟 **PART 2 : Reflecting on My Sales Journey: 7 Mistakes I Made Early On** 🌟 When I look back on my early days in sales & when I see the current generation of sales professionals, I am able to relate that most if us are following the same path & will fall for same mistakes. I am writing this 7 part series with top 7 mistakes I made in my sales career , hoping they might help others avoid the same pitfalls: 1. **Failing to Listen More Than I Talked** 2. **Over-Promising and Under-Delivering** 3. **Ignoring the Power of Networking** 4. **Lack of Product Knowledge** 5. **Avoiding Difficult Conversations** 6. **Ignoring Customer Feedback** 7. **Underestimating the Importance of Personal Development** Today lets talk about the mistake "Over-Promising and Under-Delivering" One of the biggest mistakes I made early in my sales career was over-promising and under-delivering. It’s an easy trap to fall into, especially when you're eager to close deals and impress clients. However, this mistake can have serious long-term consequences. **Why Do We Over-Promise?** When I first started, I wanted to stand out, close every deal, and be seen as indispensable. This led me to make promises that were overly ambitious, thinking that it would secure the sale and impress the client. I thought I could figure out the details later or that somehow, the company would manage to meet these lofty expectations. **The Immediate Fallout** Initially, over-promising seemed to work. I secured deals, clients were excited, and I felt like a top performer. However, the real challenge began when it was time to deliver on those promises. As deadlines approached, it became clear that I had set unrealistic expectations. Projects were delayed, quality suffered, and clients were left disappointed. **Long-Term Consequences** The damage was not just immediate but had long-lasting effects: 1. **Damaged Reputation**: Word spread quickly among clients and prospects that I was unreliable. Trust, once lost, is incredibly hard to rebuild. 2. **Strained Relationships**: Clients felt deceived, leading to strained relationships and a loss of potential future business. 3. **Team Frustration**: My colleagues had to bear the brunt of my over-promising. 4. **Personal Stress**: Constantly trying to meet unrealistic expectations took a toll on my mental and physical health. **The Lesson Learned** Here’s what I learned from this mistake: 1. **Set Realistic Expectations**: Always be honest about what you can deliver. It’s better to under-promise and over-deliver than the other way around. 2. **Communicate Clearly**: Ensure that the client understands the scope, timeline, and potential challenges of the project. 3. **Stay Aligned with Your Team**: Before making promises, check with your team to ensure that the commitments are feasible. 4. **Build Trust**: Trust is the foundation of successful sales. Clients appreciate honesty and transparency, even if it means saying no sometimes.

The mountain that taught me more about sales than any book ever could... Thought I knew everything about closing deals? Nature had other plans... Here's what happened: Last weekend, I traded my suit for hiking boots and accidentally stumbled upon a sales masterclass. Who knew a muddy trail could be the key to unlocking business success? As I climbed, each step revealed a surprising parallel between conquering peaks and winning clients. Here are 10 game-changing lessons from the mountain that transformed my sales approach: 1️⃣ Preparation is key: Just as you wouldn't attempt a difficult hike without proper gear, never enter a sales pitch unprepared. Research your client, understand their needs, and anticipate potential objections. 2️⃣ Start with small steps: You don't sprint up a mountain, and you can't rush a sale. Build relationships, nurture leads, and focus on consistent progress. Every call, every meeting is a step towards your goal. 3️⃣ Navigate obstacles: Trails have rocky patches; sales have objections. Learn to navigate these smoothly. Each obstacle overcome builds your confidence and expertise. 4️⃣ Adapt to changing conditions: Weather shifts unexpectedly on mountains, just as market conditions fluctuate. Stay flexible and ready to adjust your approach when needed. 5️⃣ Pace yourself: Sales, like hiking, is a marathon, not a sprint. Sustainable effort over time yields better results than bursts of unsustainable energy. 6️⃣ Celebrate milestones: Enjoy the viewpoints along the trail, and celebrate the small wins in your sales journey. These moments of accomplishment fuel your motivation. 7️⃣ Learn from setbacks: Sometimes you might lose your footing or lose a deal. Don't dwell on it. Analyze what went wrong, adjust, and keep moving forward. 8️⃣ The power of teamwork: Many difficult trails are best tackled with partners. In sales, leverage your team's strengths. Collaborate, share insights, and support each other. 9️⃣ Keep the end goal in sight: When the trail gets tough, visualize the summit. In sales, keep your targets in mind. Let them inspire you through challenging times. 🔟 The view from the top is worth it: Nothing beats the feeling of reaching the peak or closing a big deal. These moments make all the effort worthwhile and inspire you to take on the next challenge. Remember, every great salesperson, like every seasoned hiker, started as a beginner. Embrace the journey, learn continuously, and enjoy the climb to success. What parallels have you noticed between your hobbies and your professional life?

I still remember how terrified I was of sales.... Three years ago, when I transitioned from a top Executive Banker to an Online High-Ticket Coach, I was terrified of sales. In fact, I couldn’t imagine myself ever being honoured with a $100K High-Ticket Sales award— from my world-class Mentor If you’d told me back then that I’d hit this milestone, I wouldn’t have believed you. Why? Because I used to freeze at the mere thought of sales calls....😥 I shivered at the idea of asking someone for money.... I constantly second-guessed my worth, doubted my prices, and feared rejection. I thought high-ticket offers were reserved for the 'big names'—not for someone like me, without thousands of followers or celebrity status.... But then something clicked. I realised: No sales = no clients. No clients = no coaching. I also learned that high-ticket sales isn’t a mysterious talent only a few are born with. It’s a skill that can be learned—and when I invested in mastering it, everything changed....😇 Instead of focusing on 'selling,' I began having genuine conversations. I stopped offering single session pricing and started focusing on delivering deep transformation. No pushy tactics, no awkward scripts—just showing my clients the real results I could offer.... That shift didn’t just help me overcome my fear of sales; it took me to $10K+ months and opened doors I never thought possible.... The best part? Even my clients could do it following exact steps My Edupreneur Coach could go to close $9K deal My CEO Coach 4X His priced and still got fully booked... You don’t need to be a celebrity or have a huge following to sell high-ticket offers. All you need are the right skills and the belief that what you offer can change lives. So if you’re where I was—afraid of sales—trust me: If I can do it, YOU can too. Just know it’s a skill you can learn, and when you do, it can completely transform your business and your life. I’m proof of that! Share if you resonate with this P.S. If you're ready to overcome your fear of sales and charging premium prices and start getting Soul - Aligned high-ticket clients, DM me 'Ready' and let's chat about how to make this happen for you too. #coach #onlinebusiness #entrepreneur #consultant #highticket #sales #closing #SalesSuccess

Closing a Sale is ADDICTIVE!!! As a #SalesWOMAN I have become all too familiar with the addictive nature of Closing a sale.... * The rush of adrenaline, * The commendations from bosses and colleagues * That wild blood pumping through your veins... And even better the exhilarating satisfaction that emanates from a job well done! 👍 Like a drug, I want more! My next fix comes from getting another sale.. Like a vampire, I crave the high that #Marketing brings me!😎 To me, closing a deal is more than just a transaction; it's a culmination of hard work, dedication, and perseverance. I've experienced it firsthand, and I know that the joy of closing a deal is a unique and addictive feeling. It's what drives me to continue pushing forward, striving for excellence, and reaching new heights. One minute , I'm researching and prospecting a potential lead, the next, I'm strategizing on how best to launch an 'attack' 😂 Yes, like a true marksman, I mark a 'prey'; ( read as potential customers ) and ATTACK!!! 😁. Interestingly, regardless of your best efforts, you might find your prey wriggling out of your intricately crafted nets; refusing to be swayed into action regardless of how much rebuttals you utilize..It just won't work!😔 And suddenly, your other sales fall through!💃💃. It's a heady feeling that sends you spiralling with glee.You smell the ever scintillating scent of success and for a minute, you feel INVINCIBLE.. ON TOP OF THE WORLD EVEN .... Until the next "NO" from a lead! and then a YES again...and then another NO, YES .... I LOVE EVERY SECOND OF IT!!! The unpredictability of it all💪👏👏🙌 I have learned to celebrate the small wins and the big ones, the lessons learned and the growth achieved. I have learned to recognize the power of my efforts and the impact I have on a client' s Life. So, here's me raising a virtual glass to myself ..Toasting to : 🥂💃 BETTER sales 🙌🎊 Exceeding KPIs 💲💸💰Earning fatter bonuses and commissions. May it continue to motivate and inspire me to be my best self. Cheers! 🥂 *#salesmotivation #saleslife #closingdeals #successstory #salesprofessionals #motivationmonday #salesinspiration #growthmindset #celebratingsuccess*

5 Mistakes I Made as a Sales Representative – And How I Overcame Them Looking back on my journey as a sales representative over the past five years, there have been some invaluable lessons learned. Like many, I made my fair share of mistakes when I was starting out, but these experiences ultimately shaped me into a better sales professional. Here are 5 mistakes I made early on and how I overcame them: 1.     Over-Promising, Under-Delivering Early on, I wanted to close deals at any cost, sometimes promising more than I could realistically deliver. This led to disappointed clients and a tarnished reputation. How I Overcame It: I learned the importance of being transparent and setting realistic expectations. By under-promising and over-delivering, I built trust and long-term relationships with clients. 2.     Not Listening Enough I was too focused on my pitch and not enough on actively listening to what the client really needed. This led to misaligned solutions and missed opportunities. How I Overcame It: I shifted my focus to truly understanding my client’s pain points and needs. By becoming a better listener, I started offering tailored solutions that made a real impact. 3.     Neglecting Follow-Ups I assumed that a successful conversation would automatically lead to a deal. I wasn’t consistent enough with follow-ups, which meant I lost out on potential sales. How I Overcame It: I adopted a disciplined approach to follow-ups. Whether through emails, calls, or personalized messages, staying in touch helped me stay top of mind and show clients I genuinely cared about their business. 4.     Not Embracing Rejection Early on, rejection felt like a personal failure. I’d get discouraged after losing a deal or hearing “no.” How I Overcame It: I learned that rejection is part of the process and doesn’t reflect my worth as a professional. Each “no” became an opportunity to learn, refine my approach, and improve my resilience. 5.     Neglecting Self-Improvement In the hustle of hitting targets, I forgot the importance of continuous learning. I stayed in my comfort zone and didn’t seek feedback or new ways to grow. How I Overcame It: I started investing time in training, reading, and seeking mentorship. Embracing a growth mindset and always striving to improve made a world of difference in my performance. Starting in sales can be overwhelming, but every mistake is a chance to grow and become better. To anyone starting out or facing similar challenges – don’t be afraid to fail, learn from it, and keep pushing forward.

Today, I love teaching sales because it gives me the opportunity to empower others and witness their growth firsthand. The motivation stems from the belief that sales is not just about closing deals, but about building meaningful relationships and helping clients achieve their goals. Seeing my clients succeed is incredibly rewarding; it’s like witnessing the culmination of their hard work and dedication. Whether it’s overcoming challenges, reaching milestones, or experiencing breakthroughs, each success story fuels my passion for teaching sales and reaffirms the impact it has on people’s lives. Knowing that I’ve played a part in their journey towards success brings me immense joy and fulfilment, making every moment spent teaching sales truly gratifying. LIKE 🚀 COMMENT 🚀 SHARE #sales #business #motivation #bestadvice #whatinspiresme

The Untold Secret of Sales Excellence: Truth Begets Truth In a world where trust has become so frayed, the sharpest edge a salesperson can have is their authenticity. Their truth. We've all heard it: "Buyers are liars."  Buyers are not liars. They are humans, and humans lie sometimes. They lie to protect themselves. They lie to gain an advantage. And sometime humans just lie. It’s the seller’s job to help. To manage that instinct. To cut through to the truth. But too often, we're seeking truth without coming from a place of truth ourselves. That's not effective - it's not genuine. It will erode the relationship (lies always do). It will erode your self-concept, the relationship with yourself (lies always do). Robert Frost once said, "No tears in the writer, no tears in the reader. No surprise in the writer, no surprise in the reader." Let's apply this to sales: No truth in the seller, no truth in the prospect. Frost seems to be suggesting that for writing to truly resonate with readers and evoke strong emotions, the writer must first experience and channel those emotions themselves. Similarly, he implies that to create surprising or unexpected moments for the reader, the writer should also experience that sense of discovery or revelation in their creative process. This speaks to the importance of authenticity and emotional honesty in writing. It suggests that powerful, affecting writing often comes from a place of genuine feeling and insight rather than detached calculation. Now look at those last two paragraphs and replace “writer” with “seller”. Replace “reader” with “prospect”. … For selling to truly resonate with prospects and evoke strong emotions, the seller must first experience and channel those emotions themselves… … the importance of authenticity and emotional honesty in selling. It suggests that powerful, affecting selling often comes from a place of genuine feeling and insight rather than detached calculation… 1. How can we expect prospects to be honest about their problems if we're not honest about our solutions? 2. How can we ask for transparency about budgets if we're not transparent about our pricing? 3. How can we demand clarity on decision-making processes if we're not clear about our own intentions? Excellence in sales isn't about perfecting your presentation. It's about perfecting your authenticity.  When you sell from truth, you invite truth. It's a powerful strategy that leads to: • Stronger, more genuine connections with prospects • More accurate forecasting (goodbye, pipeline dreams) • Higher close rates (because you're solving real problems) • Long-term customer relationships built on mutual respect Trust is a two-way street. So, are you ready to sharpen your edge? To sell not only from knowledge, but from truth? #TruthInSales #SalesExcellence #AuthenticSelling Comment “TRUTH” and I’ll send you our “Truth Seeker” training.

Today, I love teaching sales because it gives me the opportunity to empower others and witness their growth firsthand. The motivation stems from the belief that sales is not just about closing deals, but about building meaningful relationships and helping clients achieve their goals. Seeing my clients succeed is incredibly rewarding; it’s like witnessing the culmination of their hard work and dedication. Whether it’s overcoming challenges, reaching milestones, or experiencing breakthroughs, each success story fuels my passion for teaching sales and reaffirms the impact it has on people’s lives. Knowing that I’ve played a part in their journey towards success brings me immense joy and fulfilment, making every moment spent teaching sales truly gratifying. LIKE 🚀 COMMENT 🚀 SHARE #sales #business #motivation #bestadvice #whatinspiresme

Hi everyone, Thought I’d share something different about sales today: Sales—it’s more than just a job; it’s a lifestyle. 💬 Talking and connecting with new people every day is the highlight. Meeting, engaging, and building relationships—that’s the fuel that keeps us going. It’s exciting and rewarding to learn about different industries, challenges, and solutions. But let’s be real—when the effort doesn’t translate into results, it can be disheartening. And often, that sting doesn’t just stay at work; it follows you home. 🎯 When a deal cracks, it’s the best day ever. You feel like you’ve conquered the world. The adrenaline, the excitement—it’s a feeling like no other. But when things don’t go as planned? That’s when self-doubt starts to creep in. Those days are tough. But you dig deep, find ways to re-motivate yourself, and remind yourself why you started this journey in the first place. 📅 Starting a new quarter feels like preparing for a marathon. Setting targets, strategizing, and mapping out the steps—it’s invigorating. But as the days go by, the race gets intense. There are moments when you wonder: Are we truly moving the needle? What more can I do to make it happen faster, smarter, or better? 🧠 Sales isn’t a 9-to-5 job; it’s 24/7—mentally, at least. You carry the weight of revenue on your shoulders. After all, salespeople are the ones who directly drive the numbers. And I’ll admit—I take it personally. I’m constantly thinking about how I can improve, innovate, and create an even greater impact. It’s a responsibility I carry with both pride and determination. ✨ Is it easy? Not at all. But it’s one of the most rewarding, dynamic, and fulfilling roles out there once you embrace it. The thrill of negotiation, the satisfaction of closing, and the joy of contributing to the company’s growth make it all worth it. Mastering sales doesn’t mean eliminating challenges—it means thriving amidst them. To all my fellow sales warriors out there—keep hustling, keep learning, and keep pushing boundaries. Every “no” gets you closer to that “yes.” And when you do crack that deal, it’s worth every ounce of effort. Here’s to the highs, the lows, and the invaluable lessons we learn along the way. 🥂 #coldcall #sales #Saas #influencermarketing #marketing #creators #starbuzzAI