Reading the right thing on the right day makes all the difference to some people. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Inspirational quotes are one of those \u2018right things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They give us a quick and timely dose of insight exactly when we need them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We\u2019ve collected a whopping hundred quotes from sales greats who have tried and tested selling before us, who have learned lessons the hard way\u2013by making mistakes, by failing, and have left us breadcrumbs to pick up and follow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
These breadcrumbs have been strewn all over podcasts, webinars, books, and blogs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
So we sifted through them and handpicked some of the most wonderful things they said over time and shared it here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The quotes have been segregated for an easier reading experience. You can go through some funny quotes, then some motivational quotes, then some more quotes to inspire discipline and dedication. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thought we were finished? There\u2019s more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are also quotes that shed light on how communication and listening form the foundation of a salesperson\u2019s skill set. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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For all of us, nothing works greater than a funny take on a serious business. Share your favourites with friends and colleagues and have a good laugh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. \u201cContrary to what you’ve heard, selling is the oldest profession, because \u2018In the beginning\u2019 the serpent sold the apple to Eve. You might say she bought wholesale and then sold the apple retail to Adam. And as we now know, that was one expensive transaction.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– Jim Blasingame<\/a>, President Small Business Network<\/p>\n\n\n\n – Henry Banks<\/a>, Author<\/p>\n\n\n\n – Zig Ziglar,<\/a> Author, and Salesman<\/p>\n\n\n\n – Daniel H Pink,<\/a> Author<\/p>\n\n\n\n – Jarod Kintz<\/a>, Author<\/p>\n\n\n\n – Jeb Blount<\/a>, Author<\/p>\n\n\n\n – Jeffrey Gitomer<\/a>, Business Trainer <\/p>\n\n\n\n – Patricia Fripp<\/a> Presentation Skills Expert<\/p>\n\n\n\n – Steve Woodruff<\/a>, Author and Speaker <\/p>\n\n\n\n – Kurt Mortensen<\/a>, Author<\/p>\n\n\n\n – Philip Kotler<\/a>, Marketing author – Jim Keenan<\/a>, founder, and CEO of A Sales Guy Inc – <\/em>Jill Rowley<\/a>, Fund Advisor, and Ex-Chief Growth Officer, Marketo <\/p>\n\n\n\n – Judge Ziglar<\/a>, Author<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2013 Larry D. Turner<\/a>, CEO of Roundhouse Advisors Inc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2013 Richard Branson<\/a>, Businessman<\/p>\n\n\n\n – Orison Marden<\/a>, Author<\/p>\n\n\n\n It’s about drive, it’s about power<\/p>\n\n\n\n We stay hungry, we devour<\/p>\n\n\n\n Put in the work, put in the hours and take what’s ours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n (Thank you, Rock.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n If this isn\u2019t blasting in your ears right now, are you even selling? <\/p>\n\n\n\n It’s hard when facing rejections is literally part of your job description. But remember, it\u2019s what awaits at the end of the line that matters, not the number of times the prospect didn\u2019t pick up the call or said \u2018no\u2019 to you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are some quotes to remind you to sell even when the tides are not in your favour. <\/p>\n\n\n\n – Geoffrey James<\/a>, Author <\/p>\n\n\n\n – Aron. B. Schrier<\/a>, Director of Business Development, Cushman and Wakefield<\/p>\n\n\n\n – Cynthia Barnes<\/a>, Founder, NAWSP<\/p>\n\n\n\n – Tiffany Bova<\/a>, Growth and innovation evangelist at Salesforce<\/p>\n\n\n\n – Brian Tracy,<\/a> Motivational public speaker and self-development author<\/p>\n\n\n\n – Thomas Freese<\/a>, Author<\/p>\n\n\n\n – Anthony Iannarino<\/a>, International speaker and sales leader<\/p>\n\n\n\n – W. Clement Stone<\/a>, Author – Scott Edinger<\/a>, Consultant, and author – Thomas Steenburgh<\/a> professor at the University of Virginia – Alisha Lyndon<\/a>, Founder, and CEO at Momentum <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2013 Aaron Ross<\/a>, Author<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2013 <\/em>Andy Paul<\/em><\/a>, Author and Speaker<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n – Bill Corbin<\/a>, Chief Value-Storyteller in Leader Success <\/p>\n\n\n\n – Darell Amy<\/a>, Chief Innovation Officer, Convergo <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n – Tom Abbott<\/a>, CEO, and Cofounder, SOCO<\/p>\n\n\n\n – Brian Tracy,<\/a> Motivational public speaker, and self-development author<\/p>\n\n\n\n – Zig Ziglar,<\/a> Author, and Salesman<\/p>\n\n\n\n – Barbara Corcoran, <\/a>Founder, Corcoran Group<\/p>\n\n\n\n – Mark Roberge<\/a>, Managing Director, Stage 2 Capital<\/p>\n\n\n\n – Rand Fishkin<\/a>, <\/em>CEO & Co-Founder of SEOmoz <\/p>\n\n\n\n – Shiv Khera<\/em><\/a>, Author<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n – Belal Batrawy, <\/a>Founder, Death to Fluff<\/p>\n\n\n\n – Zig Ziglar,<\/a> Author, and Salesman<\/p>\n\n\n\n – Omar Periu,<\/a> President, Omar Periu International<\/p>\n\n\n\n – Ben Feldman, <\/a>Master Life Insurance Salesman<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2013 Katherine Barchetti<\/a>, – Legendary Retailer<\/p>\n\n\n\n – Colleen Honan<\/a>, Chief Sales Officer, Brainshark<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/em> – Larry Levine<\/a>, Author<\/p>\n\n\n\n – Trish Bertuzzi, <\/a>Author<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/em>–<\/strong> Jeffrey Gitomer<\/a> Speaker and Sales Trainer<\/p>\n\n\n\n – Simon Sinek, <\/a>Author and Speaker<\/p>\n\n\n\n – Brain Tracy,<\/a> Motivational public speaker, and self-development author<\/p>\n\n\n\n – Patricia Fripp<\/a>, Sales Presentation Expert – Earl Taylor<\/a>, Sales Trainer<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2013 Tibor Shanto<\/a>, Chief Sales Officer, Renbor Sales Solutions<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2013 Anne Bradstreet<\/a>, Poetess<\/p>\n\n\n\n – Winston Churchi<\/a>l<\/a>, Statesman and Writer<\/p>\n\n\n\n “Get your mojo back”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Ever wondered how successful salespersons often walk out the winners in highly competitive deals in spite of higher prices and average products? The answer to this puzzle is confidence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n However, salespeople don\u2019t become masters of this craft overnight. It has to be cultivated like all things that are great. Here are some handy lessons from the masters of the trade. <\/p>\n\n\n\n – Ray Makela<\/a>, CEO and Managing Director at Sales Readiness Group<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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