My first sales call went like…

I used to do sales calls. I was scared – the talking was fine, but the money bit? It felt awkward.

But I realised I needed to do them if I wanted a business.

My first sales call for Career Pivot Pro was 90 minutes and the free version of zoom cut out part way.

I had a good chat but didn’t make a sale.

Here’s what I did next

So like anything I want to improve at – I practiced.

I got tips from Yinka Ewuola, I watched YouTube videos by Chris Do, and I spoke to pros like Ed Ampaw-Farr and Jaz Ampaw-Farr.

I thought more about how Career Pivot Pro helped people and how to describe it. I got out out of my own way.

I made my first sales to people who I approached (it was fine if they approached me). Sales calls became fun. I listened and asked questions. There was laughter and I got clients.

Why I chucked sales calls in the bin once I got good at them

I was on sabbatical. I was going to start my day job – it was 4 days a week but I’d still have less time.

I didn’t have time to do loads of sales calls AND my day job AND have a family time AND actually serve my Career Pivot clients.

So sales calls went. Chucked in the bin.

What I do instead

In came Google Docs. 

I like writing so it seemed a good option – I got Jacob Pegs to teach me.

And just like that. No more sales calls. Byeeeeee.

I let people know about my services via writing and I sell via writing. Even got new clients via WhatsApp and Telegram. Text is my jam.

I only do sales calls with potential clients who have already agreed to buy and we are crafting a new service together. Just so it fits.

Love it to be honest.

I liked sales calls (eventually). But I like Google Docs better.

If you want to career pivot and love sales calls to chat first I’m probably not for you
but if you don’t… I’m happy to send a doc!

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