Top 7 Sales Coaching Tips to Leverage the Power of the Force

By Leanne Hoagland-Smith 


 

Are you of the Star Wars generation? Do you remember all of the talk about the force be with you. Why not use that force to increase sales leads?

Do you want more sales? Don't we all? Then consider using the power of the force (minus the light saber) to help you achieve your goal to increase sales. These top 7 sales coaching tips may help you do just that.

1. Construct a strategic action sales plan with W.A.Y. S.M.A.R.T. goals. You must have a plan from which to work your sales leads to goals. A plan with supporting goals will keep you focused on the results - to increase sales.
2. Make sure all of your actions are aligned to your sales action plan. Sales Coaching Tip: Within your plan, make sure you have committed your values (non-negotiable behaviors) to writing for people buy from people they know and more importantly trust.
3. Work to improve your communication skills both verbal and non-verbal.
4. Watch those who are watching you. If you see someone notice you, take the time to connect that individual. Sales Coaching Tip: Make sure you consistently use a proven sales process.
5. Keep strong positive beliefs (those subconscious thoughts) that drive your attitudes demonstrated through your actions creating those desired results. (B.A.A.R.)
6. Maintain good physical and mental health. Your energy force is directly connected to your overall well being.
7. Practice, practice tips one through six. Sales Coaching Tip: Learning is the acquisition of knowledge. Performance is the application of knowledge. Channel your actions to be performance driven for that will make the difference between sales success and sales failure.

This sales skill of leveraging your own energy force is one of the most subtle ones to develop, but probably one of the most critical ones to have.