As a sales flunkie, I sold T-shirts, greeting cards, candles and wired ribbon from Japan at the wholesales. I moved up the ladder to selling uniforms to public safety and fire departments.  After more then fifteen years as Sales Girl, I quit and became a voice talent and writer.  I thought I’d never have to be Sales Girl again.

HA!

I spend more time being Sales Girl now than I ever have before! Sure, it’s selling me and I’m the product, but still.

If you want to be successful with a hyphenated-life, it’s important to learn how to channel your inner Sales Person.

Here’s some tips:

• Write Down ALL your potential Markets
• Narrow the list down to your top 10
• Prioritize them 1-10
• Work your first potential market all the way through before you move on to the next one
• Write Notes on all your contacts
• Follow up
• Start again

Channeling your Inner Sales person requires perseverance and a thick skin.  Take a breath and go, go, go