What is a Salesperson "Supposed to" Look Like?

Every stereotype comes from somewhere, but it’s about time you think about whether stereotypes in sales are helping you or holding you back. You don’t have to try and fit into a mold that just doesn’t feel right. 

Selling is not an instruction manual to be followed, it’s a problem to be solved. When you embrace your own strengths, talents, and expertise, you’re capable of doing your very best work.

On today’s show, I ask you to consider a few questions:

What does the typical seller look like? How does the typical seller act? Do you need to compromise to those standards?

What does it mean to have a winning culture?

Most salespeople don’t wear three piece suits to work every day.

What’s the relatable message to showing up overdressed?

What are some of the stereotypes that you want to get rid of?