Not moving the needle on your quarterly sales quotas as much as you need to? If you feel like you’re constantly playing catch-up and don’t have the motivation to get over the hump, you’ve come to the right place.
It’s never a good feeling…
You know your quotas and what it’ll take to achieve them, but you just can’t find the extra motivation to make it happen.
The good news is this: You can use plenty of sales motivation techniques to get yourself out of that rut and back on your A-game.
In this post, I’ll share seven ways you can inspire yourself to crush your quotas and get back on track. Let’s go!
1. Avoid Negativity
Negativity is contagious.
If you spend a lot of time around negative people, those pessimistic feelings will rub off on you. The same goes for time you spend online—if you’re constantly scrolling through Twitter and Reddit feeds full of negative comments and conversations, staying positive and motivated will be tough.
Instead, surround yourself with positivity.
It won’t always be easy to block out negative influences, but anytime you catch yourself following a negative rabbit hole online, put the phone down.
2. Build Winning Habits
There’s no better time to kickstart a good habit than the present. A good habit can be a major change to your routine or something small but impactful:
- Wake up early to get a head start on your day
- Make time for a workout every day—even if it’s an at-home routine
- Be consistent with your follow-ups
- Go to sleep early to make sure you get enough rest
There’s no cap on the number of positive habits you can explore. Anything you think will motivate you to do your best work and keep your mind focused on what matters is worth chasing.
Remember: Good habits don’t just stick overnight. They take time and consistency. However, the first step is and always will be to decide to start working toward the good habit.
3. Step Back to See the Big Picture
Sometimes, we get caught up in the day-to-day and can’t see the light at the end of the tunnel. When you’re stuck in the weeds, just making calls and sending emails with no sense of direction, it’s easy to lose sight of what you’re actually trying to achieve and the plan you and your team created to get there.
Hit pause. Take a step back. Re-familiarize yourself with the high-level sales strategy your team is working with. Use the goals, objectives, and rationale you established to motivate yourself to keep going.
4. Do Something Right Now
Seriously, grab a notepad and write down something you can do right now to help you move one step closer to closing your next deal.
It doesn’t have to be huge.
It doesn’t have to (and shouldn’t) take you hours to complete.
It should take 5, 10, or maybe 30 minutes at the most and will get your mind moving in the right direction again. Anytime you feel a lack of motivation in the future, come back to this one thing and do it.
5. Stop Comparing Yourself to Others
This is one of the biggest lessons you can learn in the sales world…
It’s OK to look at salespeople who are crushing it on a daily basis for inspiration and extra motivation. That's why we're always advocating for sales leaderboards and even built a dedicated leaderboard feature into our CRM. It’s not OK to look at these people with jealousy and hate.
Put your ego aside and turn those imposter syndrome feelings into something positive.
6. Reflect on Your Past Successes
Think back to last year, last quarter, last month—even just last week. Think about the last time you closed a deal or achieved something big.
- What actions did you take to get there?
- What mentality did you approach the situation with?
- What can you copy from that process right now?
Document your wins and the actions you took to achieve them to make this kind of reflection even easier in the future.
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Finding the motivation to hit your sales quotas can feel challenging, but with the right strategies, you can reignite your drive and get back on track.
From avoiding negativity to building winning habits, these steps can help shift your mindset and boost your productivity. While we no longer offer daily sales motivation videos, the techniques shared here can guide you toward staying inspired and reaching your sales goals.
Remember, it’s all about consistency and maintaining a positive attitude!
