Change Careers. 10 Hottest Ways To Make A 6-Figure Income In A Short Period Of Time.
What if we told you that you have an equal chance of developing a 6 Figure income as anyone else? Many other people with the same work ethic as you, with the same intelligence as you and with the same qualities as you, make more money, have 6 figure jobs and earn a Six Figure Income in sales. Yes, Sales. After all, how else can you get a six-figure income potential, company paid expenses, a car allowance, power, prestige and the freedom to manage your own time? You’re not going to find these incentives in a job that locks you in a cubical for 40 hours – or more - every week.
You qualified for a career in Sales?
The good news is you’re qualified right now for a career in Sales. And guess what, no special college degree is needed. Look at these numbers showing the AVERAGE STARTING ANNUAL SALARY by college degree.
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Field |
Average Starting Annual Salary |
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Chemical Engineering |
$59,500 |
|
Computer Engineering |
$55,900 |
|
Computer Science |
$52,100 |
|
Electrical Engineering |
$54,900 |
|
Mechanical Engineering |
$54,700 |
|
Accounting |
$47,300 |
|
Finance |
$47,600 |
|
Civil Engineering |
$47,900 |
|
Business Administration |
$44,000 |
|
Marketing |
$41,300 |
Where is average starting salary for a degree in Sales? There isn’t a category for Sales because you can not get a Degree in Sales. Sales people come from a background in a different field just like you. Sales is one of the fastest growing job opportunities. The top professional sales reps earn a six-figure income plus they receive outstanding perks. Isn’t that what you want in your life?
Just open your local newspaper’s classified ads and look at the starting Sales salaries. You’ll find that many of them are in the upper end on this list. The average Sales salary in 2007 was $59,000 per year. And, this does not include commissions which, in most cases is close to or exceeding the salary.
10 Best Ways To Make A 6-Figure Income In A Short Period Of Time
1. Get passionate about something. You merely have to enjoy something with a passion to start. Whether you’re into golf, fishing, biology, construction, computers or clothing design, you have what it takes to begin. Sell sporting goods if you are passionate about sports. Or, work for a clothing manufacturer if you are passionate about fashion. What’s your passion? It’s as simple as that!
2. Get serious about making money, lots of it! “Before we can accumulate riches in great abundance, we must become money-conscious until the desire for money drives us to create definite plans for acquiring it,” writes Napoleon Hill in Think and Grow Rich.
3. Just Set 5 Goals at a time. Don’t over do it. Make them short but succinct. Read them every day. Reward yourself handsomely when you achieve each goal. Celebrate with friends and family the same day that you achieve the goal. Be spontaneous and tremendously giving when you are triumphant. Pay for dinner for everyone! Success is contagious.
4. Pick up the pace. Never be a couch potato. Add one more hour a day at work, this equates to 5 hours per week or 20 hours a month. This will increase your productivity by 12.5%.
5. Value your time. Time is money but remember that you can always make more money but you can’t buy time. If you calculate how much you feel you are worth per hour and you are not doing something that is worth that amount, delegate it to someone who things their time is worth less than yours.
6. Give some of your money away. The more you give away freely to people that are needy, the more you shall reap. Don’t try to figure this one out, just do it. It is one of the facts of life.
7. Have fun. Always be doing something creative and fun. If you find yourself with a lot of time on your hands, you’re not enjoying life to the fullest. To be financially successful, you need to ENJOY life. Fill spare time NETWORKING with colleagues, competitors and customers.
8. Peak performance time. Figure out what time during the day you experience peak performance. Block that time out during your day to do the hardest and most challenging tasks. It could be early morning before you go to work or right after a work out. Do not except calls, do not attend meetings and do not do emails. This is your time to be productive.
9. Continue to educate yourself. Knowledge is KING! The more you know, the more you are respected, feel self confidence and at the top of you game. Never stop learning.
10. Stop the “poverty mentality”. This is that holds so many people back from earning a high income.
Discover How To Make More Money
By, Nick Moreno
Who doesn’t want to make more money? In this troubled economy, making more money is on everyone’s mind. So, let’s explore some possibilities on how you may make more money.
Congratulations, if you already have a job. Unfortunately, that job comes with a salary and that salary is limited. You can’t make more money unless you get a raise and we both know that in this economy, that’s not going to happen. So, to make more money we need to move past the limits of a salary.
Perhaps you could make more money if you opened your own business. That could be a little risky in these uncertain economic times. Plus, you have all those start up costs to deal with. If you are not ready to open your own business, there are other ways to make more money.
I have a suggestion for you to consider as a way to make more money. This is not a get rich scheme because those things don’t work. Also, you don’t have to pay anything for this opportunity to make more money. In fact, the opposite is true. This opportunity to make more money pays you… And pays you well!
I’d like you to consider a corporate career in sales as a way for you to make more money. In addition to a salary, you’ll also receive commissions and commissions are the way for you to make more money. Salespeople also receive a ton of extra perks and benefits, like paid expenses and a car allowance. Yes, Sales is an excellent way to make more money. If you agree, I want to introduce you to a program that could help you to make more money fast.
The program is called “Six Figure Career In A Box”. The program starts with interviewing techniques and strategies that will help you get a corporate sales job. Then, the program delivers training that will help you get sales appointments. Last, you’ll receive the sales skills that you’ll need to make more money.
I invite you to learn more about “Six Figure Career In A Box” so that you can start to make more money.
Nick Moreno, Sales Trainer
Oct15
Free Sales Training Videos
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Looking For Free Sales Training Videos?
Free sales training videos are popular and they are all over the Internet. Free sales training videos accomplish two things. The viewer gets some sales tips and the sales trainer gets some exposure. I had over 30,000 views of my free sales training videos in the past 12 months. As you can see, I have a free sales training video for you here but I want you to know where you can find additional free sales training videos.
I hope you enjoy and benefit from this free sales training video…
As I said, the best you can do in a 4 minute free sales training video is capture a few sales tips.
This next free sales training video was a lot of fun to produce. The focus is not about a sales tip. The focus is all about the need for sales training.
All the free sales training videos in the world can’t substitute for a solid sales training program. Free sales training videos can improve sales skills but to get to the top of your game, you needs to focus on a sales training program. Sales is a profession that requires skills. Success will always go to the salesperson with the best sales skills. I invite you to learn more about my sales training videos and CDs.
Complete Sales Training Program
So, enjoy the free sales training videos but never overlook the benefits of a powerful sales training program.
Nick Moreno, Sales Coach
Discover why a sales job could be your ticket to success!
I graduated from College with a History degree and I passed on being an Historian or History teacher. Those are good jobs but I wanted a sales job. Many years later, I’m pleased with that decision so let me tell you why a sales job may be right for you.
A sales job is unlike any other job. Besides a salary, you get paid commissions and you get the freedom to set your own schedule for appointments. A sales job also carries additional perks such as paid expenses and a car allowance… or even a company car. So, a sales job is not a job to overlook.
A sales job also offers the most career advancement. Most CEOs started with a sales job. So, if you are looking to move up the corporate ranks, a sales job may be right for you.
You get paid on what you produce with a sales job. That’s much better than getting paid what someone else thinks you are worth. Also, you don’t need a special degree or personality to get a sales job.
The only question is why someone should offer you a sales job. That’s a problem for many looking for their first sales job. You need to prove you have the sales skills to succeed in a sales job. You also need to know how to answer those tricky questions you get when you interview for a sales job.
The answer is a very special training program for a sales job called “Six Figure Career In A Box”. First, you learn how to interview for a sales job. Then, you learn how to prospect for appointments. Last, you get the sales training you’ll need to succeed in your new sales job. Best yet, this complete sales job training program is on DVDs and CDs so you can learn at home. It is the easiest way to get the strategies you’ll need to land your next sales job.
Are you still interested in a sales job? If so, I urge you to learn more about the sales career training program, “Six Figure Career In A Box”. It’s the best way to get and succeed at your next sales job.
Nick Moreno, Sales Trainer
National Sales Center, Sales Training Company
Oct13
Sales Training Courses
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What You Should Know About Our Unique Sales Training Courses.
As you know, there is no shortage of sales training courses. Serious sales reps use these sales training courses to earn more commissions and to succeed in their sales careers. I guess that only 20% of all sales reps invest in additional sales training. I came up with that number because 20% of all sales reps earn 80% of all commissions.
Let me give you a brief outline of the sales training courses that are available from our sales training company, The National Sales Center. I’ve organized them into four categories – Sales Training Courses For Individual Sales Reps, Corporate Sales Training, Career Sales Training Courses and Free Sales Training. As you can see, we are a full service sales training company.
Sales Training Courses For Individual Sales Reps
“The Progressive Sales Process”
This sales training course covers the entire sales process. It is a complete “A to Z” sales training course based on the best practices of the top sales professionals. The program is on a 5-disc set – 2 DVDs, 2 Audio CDs and a Sales Training Workbook on CD. Feel free to learn more about this sales training course.
“Leveraged Sales Prospecting”
This sales training course is all about prospecting skills, strategies and techniques. The sales training course covers new and unique ways to prospect for sales appointments and it’s a two CD set. Feel free to learn more about this sales prospecting training course.
“Top 20 Sales Strategies”
This sales training course covers 20 of the top sales strategies used by the Sales Superstars. The sales training course is on a single CD and promotes advanced sales strategies and sales skills. Feel free to learn more about this sales training course.
Corporate Sales Training Course
Our Corporate sales training course is unique and special. Unlike most sales training courses that are “one time events”, this sales training course covers a 12-month period. The name of our corporate sales training course is “Superstar Sales Skills In A Box”. Each month, sales managers receive a sales training DVD that contains 4 weekly sales training sessions that can be played at their weekly sales meeting. Each weekly sales training session last between 15 and 20 minutes.
We elected to go with a 12-month corporate sales training course for two reasons. First, we wanted a sales training course that would “stick to the ribs” and you just can’t get that in a “one time event”. Second, we believe that sales skills should be at the center of a corporate sales team’s culture and that’s what happens we you add sales training to every weekly sales meeting. Feel free to learn more about our corporate sales training course.
Career Sales Training Courses
Are you interested in starting a new career in sales? If so, we have a unique career sales training course for you called “Six Figure Career In A Box”. In fact, it is three sales training courses in one. First, you learn how to find and get a job in sales. Then, you learn how to prospect for sales appointments. Last, you learn how to sell like a Superstar. Feel free to learn more about our career sales training course.
Free Sales Training
Our sales training company also offers free sales training courses. We have free sales training articles, sales career articles and free sales training videos.
I hope you’ll take the time to visit our sales training company and discover all of our sales training courses.
Nick Moreno, Sales Trainer
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Oct8
7 Sales Training Advantages
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Discover why sales training gives you the best return on your investment.
By, Nick Moreno
How many extra sales do you need to close in order to cost justify investing in some solid sales training? I know that answer depends on what you are selling and your commission structure but all too often the answer is less than one extra sale. For that reason, I can’t think of anything that provides a better ROI than sales training. Plus, your new sales skills stay with you for life.
In addition to increasing sales skills, I would like to draw your attention to seven additional advantages of sales training.
1) Shorter Sales Cycle
We all know that time is valuable and you can only work on a limited number of opportunities in your sales funnel. However, if you could work more efficiently and close sales at a faster rate, you would gain extra time to work on additional opportunities. You’ll get that extra time when you discover powerful sales closing skills in a solid sales training program.
2) Increased Sales Activity Levels
There is nothing exciting about doing the same things over and over… each and every day. But guess what happens when you add new sales strategies and techniques to your arsenal? You get motivated to put them to good use. So, another advantage of sales training is that it generates an increase in sales activity levels.
3) Centered On Selling
Too many salespeople spend very little time actually trying to sell something to somebody. Think about all those conference calls, sales reports, meetings and a ton of other activities that have nothing to do with selling something. The only way to earn commissions is to close sales. Sales training serves as a reminder of the only thing that puts money in the bank.
4) Powerful Confidence
Salespeople must march with confidence. You need to be confident in your product, your company and… Yourself. Sales training builds that confidence because it takes the guesswork out of selling. Prospects must see confidence in a salesperson that’s attempting to sell them something. You add to a salesperson’s confidence when you provide them superior sales skills through powerful sales training.
5) Increased Efficiency
I don’t see any value in a 20% close rate yet that remains the goal of many salespeople. How can you get rich by failing 80% of the time? The problem is that too many salespeople try to sell something to unqualified prospects. You can’t make money by working inefficiently. You need to call on prospects that can and will buy from you. You get that sales skill in a solid sales training program.
6) Success Encourages Even More Success
Unsuccessful salespeople, all too often, go through a “why even try” period. We all know what happens next to those salespeople. Sales training is great way to quickly get going in a healthier direction. Also, once you begin enjoying some sales success, you’ll want even more success. Sales training is a great way to put that bounce back in your step.
7) Develop A Culture Of Learning
Once you’ve learned some successful sales strategies, you’ll want to learn even more sales strategies. Sales training can become a very positive habit. Sales training encourages more sales training because people tend to stick with what’s working. Sales success will always go to the salesperson with the best sales skills. You’ll get those sales skills in a solid sales training program.
As you can see, there are many advantages found in a solid sales training program. Take your profession seriously and harvest the selling skills required to succeed in sales.
Nick Moreno, Sales Trainer
National Sales Center
Lets face it… things are tough. Unemployment is at a multi year high and spending levels are not what they use to be. So, just where do you look for a good job in a slowing economy? Well, I’d like to point you in a direction you may have not been considering.
I want you to consider a job in professional Sales. I know, you’re saying why Sales when no one is spending any money. So, lets cover that point.
Poor Economy
People don’t buy things just to spend money. People buy things to solve a problem. Typically, the problem being solved involves an opportunity to save money or an opportunity to become more productive. During a poor economy, people and companies need to save money and become more efficient.
During a poor economy, people and companies face a ton of problems that can’t be overlooked. Salespeople solve those problems with their products and services. That’s why I feel Sales is one of the best jobs in a poor economy.
Best Jobs
Think about all the extra benefits salespeople enjoy. They are not paid by the hour. Instead, they get paid a salary and commissions. Those commissions should and could lead to a six-figure income. Yes, Sales is one of the best jobs in a poor economy but there is even more to consider.
Salespeople often have the freedom to set their own schedule. Often, they enjoy extra perks like a company car or a car allowance. Add paid expenses to the mix and you’ll see the benefits of Sales over other jobs in a poor economy.
Start A New Career In Sales
You do need to be careful about deciding which products you decide to sell during a poor economy. Selling to individuals may not be the best road to take in a poor economy. Sell where most of the money exists and that means sell to businesses. Remember, businesses are looking for solutions, so the best job in a poor economy is one in Sales because salespeople deliver those solutions.
Please note that a professional sales career requires sales skills to succeed and this is especially true in a poor economy. Also, Sales Managers are well-trained and clever interviews so you’ll need to be ready to tell them why they should hire you.
There is a program that can show you how to pass the sales interview and give you the sales skills to succeed in any economy… including a poor economy. So, if you agree that Sales is one of the best jobs in a poor economy, you’ll want a copy of “Six Figure Career In A Box”.
Nick Moreno, Sales Trainer
National Sales Center
Oct5
5 Sales Tips For Selling In A Slow Economy
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Salespeople need to be on their toes during a slow economy. So, here are 5 sales tips to help you sell more in a slow economy.
1) Qualify Every Prospect
Working only with qualified prospects is important in any economy buy this sales skill is highlighted in a slow economy. You can’t afford to spend your valuable time working with people and companies that can’t afford to purchase your product or service. Stay focused on this point and put your sales time to good use during a slow economy. If you are having a difficult time finding qualified prospects in this slow economy, you may want to consider some sales prospecting training.
2) Position Your Offering
Will your product or service save your prospects money? If so, it must be positioned as such because that’s what prospects need in a slow economy. Will your product or service make prospects more productive? If so, that’s how your offering must be positioned. During a slow economy, prospects are looking to increase efficiency.
3) Cost Justification
Your prospects must not view a decision to purchase as a decision to spend money in a slow economy. Instead, they must see that they are investing money. If your product saves prospects money, you must show them how much they will save. If your product makes prospects more productive, you must translate that efficiency increase into dollars and cents. During a slow economy, you must focus on providing a return on investment.
4) Reference Selling
Expect prospects to be more cautious during a slow economy. You need to ease their fears over making a wrong decision and you do that by providing them with references. Tell your prospects about specific clients and how those clients benefited from using your product or service. Remember this sales strategy and you will sell more in a slow economy.
5) Use Top Notch Sales Skills
A slow economy will test your sales skills and sales strategies. You may want to consider some extra sales training to insure you are up to the challenge. It’s not “business as usual” in a slow economy. You must bring your “A Game” to every sales appointment.
I hope you’ll remember these five sales tips for selling in a slow economy. Remain confident and know that the salesperson with the best sales skills will always enjoy the greatest sales success, especially in a slow economy.
Nick Moreno, Sales Trainer
National Sales Center, Sales Training Company
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