CONQUER  YOUR SALES FEAR

s a business owner, you're in sales whether you think so or not. Every day you have to sell yourself -- and your product or service -- to grow your business. If you're not sure you have the personality to succeed in selling, consider these5  simple rules to create a superstar sales mindset.

1. Stay hungry: Every good salesperson I've ever encountered is driven. They have a strong work ethic and a high energy level. They work harder and longer than their peers. When the economy is poor, they are still out there pounding the pavement, doing whatever it takes. How do you "stay hungry"? Keep your dream in front of you! Create your vision board and look at it several times a day. Think, speak and act as if you already have the things you desire! 

2.  Stay positive: Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude. Success is 98 percent attitude! . You can alter your life by altering your mind. In tough economies, it may not be your fault for being down, but it is certainly your fault for not getting up. You have to be a believer to be an achiever. How do you do this? Spend at least 30 minutes a day in personal development. Read books on quantum physics and changing your mindset. Understand who God has made you to be  and think, speak and act the same! 

3.  Set goals:  Winners set goals; losers make excuses. Goals give you more than a reason to get up in the morning; they are an incentive to keep you going all day. They must be measurable, identifiable, obtainable, specific -- and put them in writing.!  Write down what you will do on a daily basis that will cause you to achieve your goals and then get it done. Make the changes you need to make in order to accomplish your daily goals. 

4. Connect with others in business: Attend business meetings of like-minded entrepreneurs and/or join social media groups such as Facebook, Linked In, Twitter and Tumblr.  Post about your successes, your life and inspire others with positive brain food. And post value, something that your friends & customers can use! 

 Before you know it, you will see that social media connections help support your goals and keep you inspired to accomplish them. 

5. Be grateful:  Have a grateful attitude about all that you have, all that you don't yet have and all that you will have! Write down what you are thankful for and review it often, think, speak & live thankfulness! 

There are many more principles in overcoming business fear but these, I feel are most important. If you will be consistent & persistent in these things, you will see personal & business growth like nobody's business! Be blessed and encouraged!