American Idol isn't just important for keeping up with conversations around the water cooler - it's also a great source of sales tips and inspirations! Here's why sales trainer Kelley Robertson says you should be watching this show:
Here are 4 key lessons sales people can learn from American Idol.
EVERY performance counts. Many think that this "next performance" is their most important one or that it's okay to make a mistake because their previous performances have been good. However, in a competition like this, you seldom get a second chance.
Every sales call or meeting is important which means you need to make a favorable impression.
Winning requires emotional strength. It's not uncommon to see emotional breakdowns and watch people choke under pressure. Selling is no different. It gets tougher every year and the competition becomes fiercer.
You need more than natural talent. The people who progress through the competition listen to the judges and incorporate their feedback into subsequent performances.
How hard do you work at developing your sales talent? Do you read books, attend webinars, workshops and conferences?
Put 100 percent effort. This ties in with the first point but it goes a bit deeper. It is critical to put 100 percent effort into every performance, every practise, and every song. One performer put so much effort into his performance he burst into tears afterwards-he left everything on the stage.
Do you put EVERYTHING into all of your sales calls, meetings and presentations? Are you emotionally drained at the end of a day?
As President of The Robertson Training Group, Kelley has helped thousands of professionals improve their business results with his engaging approach to sales training and speaking. Learn more at www.RobertsonTrainingGroup.com.
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