Sales Rep vs. Sales Pro | SOS Ep. 378

06 Oct 2025 • 13 min • EN
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Send us a text We draw a hard line between a sales rep and a sales professional, and show how to run your territory like a business. Through real stories and simple systems, we map the habits that shrink dry spells, grow revenue, and put you in control of your career. • defining the rep vs professional mindset • treating your territory as a business • action bias over excuses and waiting • planning days, weeks, and months in advance • choosing focused weekend or evening work intentionally • service ethic and availability that earns trust • examples from coaching clients Erica and Brendan • preparing for layoffs and pivots with a live network • managing pipeline from unaware to advocate • reducing droughts with consistent prospecting Schedule a call and reach out to me on LinkedIn. Shoot me a DM. Support the show To connect with the show: Subscribe, Download & Share! Would appreciate a 5-Star Rating if deserved on Spotify & Apple Podcasts!!! Connect with Mike: Mike@survivingoutsidesales.com LinkedIn: Mike O"Kelly | LinkedIn Click to join: Surviving Outside Sales Page on LinkedIn ______________________________________________________________________ If you are in outside sales and have had any of the following: - New to Outside Sales - New to an industry, new product, new territory - any type of change - Experienced, but have lacked training and business development - Seasoned but feel like you have hit your ceiling and need a reboot If any of those descriptions sound like you or someone you know, If you want to have a conversation about: - Scheduling a strategy call for your next move - Help building your business or territory Reach out to me: Schedule a FREE consultation or https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-o-kelly-44ba352b/ mike@survivingoutsidesales.com

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