What’s the real story behind #success rates? Imagine this: You work hard to generate 1000 leads, but only 20-30 convert into paying customers. At first glance, that’s a disappointing 2-3% success rate. But here’s the secret—success is rarely a numbers game; it’s a lessons game. When I started my career in sales, I was excited by numbers. Bigger pipeline, better results—right? Wrong. Despite endless hours of calls and proposals, my close rate was barely 1%. Frustrated, I asked myself: Why isn’t this working? Then came the shift. Instead of chasing every lead, I started understanding people: - What are their true problems? - How can I bring them value before pitching my solution? - How can I make every “no” a stepping stone? That’s when I learned this truth: Success isn’t just about how much you do—it’s about how deeply you connect. Whether it’s the 10 songs you remember from a singer’s career or the 10 deals you close out of 1000 leads, those “few wins” are the results of learning, iterating, and growing through failure. #Lesson: Don’t aim to be remembered for quantity. Aim to create moments so valuable that people can’t forget you. #PersonalGrowth #OutOfTheBoxThinking #SalesLessons #LearningFromFailure
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5dGreat advice!