7/4/2024-Happy Independence Day

The sales job is not rigid, nor is it linear. The sales job can be amorphous and come with a lot of flexibility. This is a good week to reflect on that and celebrate your independence.

For Americans, today is a big celebration of independence. And if you’re not an American, today is still a good day to celebrate independence…sales independence.

Mostly, sellers are independent operators.

Sure, you work for a company, but it’s your territory…and your clients. And while you receive a regular paycheck, you make decisions independently of other influences.

Despite a few company mandates and select protocols, how you approach the nuances and details of selling to your list is pretty much up to you!

Here’s to independence!

Today, reflect and appreciate the power and privilege of your independence as a seller.

If you have a few BFFBs (BFF buyers), send ’em a quick text today with some exploding fireworks.

Your customers may think you’re merely acting patriotically, but symbolically, you’re proclaiming the freedom you feel and cherish about your sales role.

Light some fireworks. Eat a bunch of hot dogs. Play frisbee or corn hole.

Take it a step further and put on a favorite recording of Grand Ol’ Flag.

Read a Wikipedia entry about one of the Founding Fathers.

Wear red, white, and blue (or your country’s colors).

However you celebrate Independence Day, realize that your career and job are worth all the hard work you devote to it. You have a strong career and future as a sales professional…keep fighting.

If you were expecting a link here to a stirring rendition of "Stars and Stripes Forever" (with exploding fireworks)…well, sorry to disappoint you. You can find that anywhere.

Instead, allow Nathan’s hot dog-eating champ, Joey Chestnut, to amaze you with his eating prowess. (Joey won’t be in today’s competition…he’s saving himself for a Netflix special Labor Day Weekend vs. arch-rival Takeru "Tsunami" Kobayashi.)

Good luck not gagging – or feeling disgusted watching Chestnut and his pals from past contests.

Happy 4th.