90% of successful selling comes from continuing to educate yourself and staying self-motivated. Sales guru and best-selling author Jeffrey Gitomer calls it "kicking your own ass." Here's a list of some super sales resources that will help you improve in these all too important (and all too often overlooked) areas of sales success.
The Brand Called YOU
The Earth-shaking article that EVERY salesperson should read as they seek an identity in their industry.
SalesCaffeine eNewsletter
Weekly sales advice from Jeffrey Gitomer.
NametagTV.com
Scott Ginsberg is the master of approachability. Tune into his new web TV channels on Sales, Marketing, Service, and Entrepreneurship and be inspired by his fresh approach to business.
SalesRepRadio.com
Weekly online audio interviews with sales leaders.
JustSell.com
Daily inspirational quotes and lessons on how to be a better seller. Be sure to take a look at their archive of desktop wallpapers and free ebooks.
PromoXtra eNewsletter
Excellent daily e-blast with news on all things promotional. One of my favorite resources for ideas and sponsorship leads.
The Advertising Show
Weekly audio program on selling, marketing, and product development.
3-Minute AdAge
Daily video reports from AdAge.com
MarketingProfs "Get To The Point" eNewsletters
The MarketingProfs new "Get To The Point" series of newsletters are brilliant bite-size bits of marketing insight.
I have dozens of other favorite resources, but this is the short list. Use the comments section below to add YOUR favorites to this post.
