Attract the Right Job or Clientele: 5 Commonalities Between Baseball and Sales
There are so many observations to be made between sports and business along with excellent lessons to be learned. This past week proved the point again, as we witnessed a no-hitter between the Nationals and the Pirates.
Perspective
Comically, one person pronounced that it was an exciting experience to witness a no-hitter game, while the other (me) said, while that’s true, it could also be viewed as highly boring! Our family was split down the middle on that one.
Prior to all appointments, whether for an interview or that of a client or prospect, it’s best to remember there are multiple perspectives to be understood before claims are to be made.
Practice
Only practice presents the opportunity for outstanding athletic performance. We refer to a no-hitter in baseball, whereas in business it is called a sale. These only occur by persevering through tough days, a daily grind, trial and error, and overcoming all of it to get to where you envision success.
The Pitch
The pitcher is the start of the team, and accordingly is place in the middle of the ball field. All eyes are on the pitcher, even those of the opposing team.
When it comes to making the sale, all eyes are similarly riveted on the salesperson. Most people refer to the emotional telling of why the product or service is the best to solve the prospective client’s problem as “the pitch”. I actually don’t like the term, because to me, it sounds ingenuine. However, in this case, the term fits in with this blog.
After all issues and perspective have been explored n a business meeting, or a job interview, it is time to connect all ideas together in order to find unilateral agreement.
Celebrate
Athletic teams celebrate their victories as should anyone who is victorious in making a sizeable sale or someone landing their dream job. The preparation and dedication to seek success takes a lot of hard work. You owe it to yourself to celebrate.
Repeat
Once the game is over or the sale is made, it’s important to review everything that led up to the win. Look for specific steps taken that may be repeated time and again. At the same time, admit what might have been done even better to ensure future similar efforts.
The 5 commonalities between baseball and sales will lead you to the Smooth Sale!
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