"You don't get what you wish for. You get what you work for." – Gary Vaynerchuk
Whenever I ask a salesperson how much they want to make, the most common answer is: "$100,000."
I get it. It sounds like a solid, life-changing number. But here’s the problem: most people throwing out that number have zero strategy to back it up. It’s like saying you want to win a marathon without running a mile. Instead of just saying, "I want to make $100K," ask yourself:
Let’s break it down. Do you want $100K? Cool. Here’s how to get there.
I hate to be the one to tell you this, but there’s only one way to hit six figures in sales: Work. Your. Face. Off.
People love to hear about "hacks" and "shortcuts," but the truth is, top earners aren’t watching Netflix while their competition is making calls. Success is the result of relentless effort, day in and day out.
Think about a Formula 1 pit crew. The difference between winning and losing isn't just about having the fastest car; it’s about flawless execution, precision timing, and relentless practice. A pit stop takes under two seconds, with every team member performing their task perfectly. Sales is no different. If you’re slow to follow up, hesitant to ask for the close, or not adapting to your buyer’s needs, you’re getting lapped by the competition.
The takeaway? Put in the damn work.
No one starts as an expert. Experience is earned through action. What is the fastest way to accelerate your success? Steal knowledge from the pros.
Kobe Bryant was one of the hardest-working athletes in history. He would wake up at 4 AM to train, putting in four workouts a day while his competitors were still sleeping. In 2008, during Team USA’s Olympic training camp, Kobe went to the gym at 4:30 AM and stayed for hours before the team’s official practice started. His coach later found out he had already completed a full workout and 800 made shots before sunrise. That’s why Kobe dominated—his work ethic made him unstoppable.
The lesson? Work harder than everyone else, and you’ll separate yourself from the pack.
You can be the best salesperson in the world, but you're dead in the water if no one is picking up the phone or reading your emails. Here’s how to get noticed and get responses.
🔹 Pattern Interrupts: Most outreach is robotic. Don’t be boring. Instead of sending a generic "Hey, I wanted to follow up" email, try this subject line: "Hey [First Name], I made something just for you," and attach a 20-second personalized video. (Vidyard reports video emails to boost response rates by 300%!)
🔹 The "$1M Question" Opener: Instead of a dull pitch, ask: "If I could help you increase revenue by $1M this year, would you give me 10 minutes?" People care about value, not products.
🔹 Social Proof Wins: No one trusts a cold pitch, but they trust testimonials and results. Do you know what is even better? A videomonial. Use this framework: "We helped [Company X] increase revenue by [Result]. I’d love to see if we can do the same for you."
Sales is brutal. You will have days where you get 100 rejections in a row. Here’s how to keep pushing when your motivation tanks:
✅ Write Down Your Goals DAILY. Seeing "$100K by Dec 31st" daily keeps your mind focused.
✅ Use the "Micro-Win" Trick. Instead of worrying about $100K, focus on one closed deal at a time.
✅ Track Your Progress. If you aren’t measuring your calls, emails, and conversions, you’re guessing.
There’s no "secret formula." You either:
Or, you don’t, and you stay stuck at mediocre earnings forever.
Ask yourself this: Are you willing to outwork, outlearn, and outlast everyone else? Because the people hitting six figures aren't just dreaming about it; they’re executing every single day.
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