Here are my top 10 tips on becoming a great salesperson, ranging from the practical to the motivational.

1.    Be enthusiastic

2.    Be persistent

3.    Have courage

4.    Behave with integrity

5.    Have chutzpah (balls) or gall, brazen nerve, effrontery, incredible 'guts', presumption plus arrogance such as no other word and no other language can do justice to

6.    Listen

7.    Don't take rejection personally‎…'next!'

8.    Make the calls

9.    Ask for referrals‎ from clients. ('Can you help me?’ - four  very powerful words.)‎

10.    Make a goal

11.    Prepare

12.    Know your product

13.    Keep sales production records (but only in accordance with GDPR!)

14.    Use storytelling

15.    Think big

16.    Be self-motivated

17.    Be self-disciplined

18.    Think ‘out of the box’

19.    Be serious and fun!

20.    Service your clients‎

21.    Smile - if you see someone without one, give them yours!

22.    Be active - action cures fear

23.    Have self-belief

24.    Be persuasive

25.    Be self-motivated

26.    Have a positive attitude

27. Learn to count