**The Stress of Working in Sales Literally Killed Me** I had a fantastic career in car sales, From a junior in 1995 on 100% commission to a Sales Manager managing a team of 20 sales professionals. I was earning great money, but working 6 or 7 days a week, often 70-80 hours when I was selling cars. Don’t get me wrong—I loved it. • The thrill of closing deals. • The pressure of targets. • The buzz of sealing the next big one. • And of course, the money. But it literally killed me. I burned out, and I knew something had to change. That’s when I was introduced to David Ogilvy and direct response copywriting—and I knew right away this was the career for me! Over the years, I’ve offered a variety of sales and marketing services, but direct response copywriting has always ticked all the boxes. It gives me the same feeling I had when I was closing deals on the showroom floor—but with a much healthier lifestyle. Now, I get to help businesses sell more products and services without either of us getting anywhere near burnout. I’m writing for them from anywhere in the world, and they’re selling more without the need for hard, exhausting selling. Both my clients and I are living happier, healthier lives as a result. Are you ready to change how you sell? 🤷🏼♂️ DM me if you want help! #DirectResponse #SalesLife #Copywriting #DavidOgilvy #Marketing #HealthyBusiness #WorkLifeBalance #BusinessSuccess ——— 🔥 Share with your network if you found this helpful & follow Paul Wakefield for more copywriting tips I Help Businesses Sell More Products and Services. 💰 Orchestrated over $843 million in revenue 📚 Published over 300 first time authors ✏️ Creator of The Revenue Writers 📿 Founder of Purposeful Living 💥 I love talking about sales, mindset & entrepreneurship. Newsletter: https://lnkd.in/eJ_3heYj Instagram: https://lnkd.in/ek5j2XwU LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/eaZuysN4
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🥞Sell YOURSELF first, before Selling a PRODUCT | MOST Effective Ways to Position your Personal Brand and Business Brands for Lasting Success... Legendary JACK CANFIELD once said: "....I live in a Four & Half Million Dollar Mansion. I can vacation anywhere I like in the world. Married to the Best Wife. All of these won't be Possible if I didn't know & use the SECRET to create the life I wanted..." When it comes to BRANDING, be it Personal or Business, you need to know the SECRET(S) - Formulas & Strategies that works and doesn't work in today's digital content driven world... Otherwise, you will end up doing too many things and getting same results you have always gotten! ⏳Few years ago, when I started out my career, I didn't prioritize SALES for two reasons: 1. I wanted to build TRUST & EXPERTISE without asking for anything from anyone! (if I have the opportunity to start all over, I will definitely include SALES into my Strategy for Building my brand...) 2. I wasn't sure what exactly to SELL and to WHOM! And as a result of these confusions, it took me long to figure out WHO I was, and what problem(s) I was capable of solving...❌😢. 🕛But, as time went by, I kept on meeting and interacting with People on Social Media, Live Events, and even around my Neighborhood. I then realized one thing: EVERYONE sincerely wants SOMEONE they can CONNECT & RELATE WITH ON A DIFFERENT LEVEL... And if you're that person, whatever you have to SAY, SELL, & PROPOSE, they will be more than interested to listen to you! 💥VARIOUS WAYS I POSITIONED MYSELF TO GET HERE TODAY: 1. I started out branding myself as "Motivational Speaker" on Instagram! 2. Then, I found "Social Media Mgt"! 3. Then I learnt "Copywriting"! 4. Then, I took up a Course on "Product Management"! 5. Then, another on "Branding". 6. Then another on "Project & HR Mgt" 7. Then another on "Cooperate Leadership and Finance"! 8. Then I found out I really loved talking to Customers about Products & Services I genuinely Believed in! This ushered me into "Social Media Branding"! 🤯Lesson: Every Decision you have taken in your career, are all geared towards leading you to where YOU'RE SUPPOSED TO BE... 💃💃💃Enjoy the Ride🏂🏂🏂. It's worth it at the end of the day... PS: How did you Position Yourself while Starting out your career? #brandpositioningstrategies #brandbuilding #personalbranding #apostleofmediaLIVE #LinkedinGrowthFriday
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