Patricia Drain, author of Sell the Sizzle, had the opportunity to interview 177 top sales producers from all backgrounds, both male and female. “Each of these individuals knew exactly what I meant when I talked about selling the sizzle. After interviewing them, I discovered that each individual followed certain daily habits that took them to the level of Top Producer in their profession,” says Patricia. And she shared them for my readers below.

7 Habits That Top Sales Producers Have in Common Are:

Habit #1: Develop a PLAN. Sizzling salespeople plan their days, weeks and months.

They set goals in place and work their plan to exceed those goals.

Habit #2: They Create a Clear FOCUS. Sizzling salespeople ALWAYS stay focused on their specialty and their plan. They stay focused by prioritizing each day.

Habit #3: They Ask QUESTIONS. Sizzling salespeople understand and utilize the art of asking the right questions. They list the RIGHT questions to ask when sizzle selling.

Habit #4: They SHARPEN Their Skills. Sizzling salespeople understand the importance of sharpening their saws. They invest in the resources needed to assure ongoing training.

Habit #5: They Understand the Power of NUMBERS. They understand that to increase their sales, they must increase their prospects, customer base and sales volume.

Habit #6: They Know How to Stay in CONTROL. Sizzling salespeople stay in control of themselves to stay on track. They use this control to keep a personal balance in their lives.

Habit #7: They Have a Strong BELIEF SYSTEM. Sizzling salespeople believe they are worthy of the highest earnings, commissions or salary, and that their time is extremely valuable.

Patricia Noel Drain is the co-founder of MAXIMIZING SUCCESS, INC. For more information about the next event go to http://www.maximizingsuccess.com. Ms. Drain is an international author and speaker living in Arizona. Visit her online at http://www.patriciadrain.com