Lambda

Sales Consultant

Motivation, Drive, The Truth

How do you stay motivated? What drives you?

A common question in interviews that always come with "Canned" responses, like money, or family status.

I'm not interviewing you, there is no job on the line. What REALLY Drives you?

And for bonus, WHY?

I'll start, to feel like I matter, have some sort of a legacy that people can look to an say, yea he did it the right way, I want to be like him. Is it vain, sure, is it wrong? I don't know, but I have never had it and it's what I want.

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CoorsKing

WR Officer

Retired King of the Coors Knights

I like being able to afford to travel, and do whatever I want on weekends. My hobbies (Skiing and Mountain Biking) are expensive as fuck.

I work hard to support the lifestyle I want.

Lambda

Tycoon

Sales Consultant

100% travel is huge, i dont do nearly enough of it

User1234567

Politicker

User1234567

Agreed, finding weekend hobbies that you enjoy gives you something to look forward to.

Rallier

Politicker

SDR Manager and Consultant

Sometimes 'canned' responses aren't dishonest though. For me, money really is important and absolutely motivates me

Lambda

Tycoon

Sales Consultant

for sure and there is nothing wrong with them i guess its just what i have used and its felt dishonest, happy for you that its your drive!

User1234567

Politicker

User1234567

Money is defiantly motivating but finding other things that motivate you specially can be helpful. Even little things such as going home after leaving the office and cooking a good meal, seeing family and friends, etc.

Chep

WR Officer

Bitcoin Adoption Specialist

Being able to do as I please so money is honestly my why

Lambda

Tycoon

Sales Consultant

understood! nothing wrong with that

User1234567

Politicker

User1234567

Money is always a big one, especially for sales

BillyHoyle

Tycoon

Senior Account Executive

My primary driver in life is not being worse than my peers. Not sure how healthy that is, but I honestly love burying my team members lol. Maybe I need a competitive outlet in my life again...

User1234567

Politicker

User1234567

healthy competition is always good!

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Arsonist

Account Executive

The ability to look back at all the high school administrators that told me I'd never get anywhere and say FUCK YOU! (with a smile obviously) I make more than most of them now, so I guess I win.

Lambda

Tycoon

Sales Consultant

get it! powerful feeling of proving others wrong, but make sure you do it for yourself!

User1234567

Politicker

User1234567

YES!! Proving people wrong, the best feeling

WolfOfTechSales

Catalyst

Manager, Sales Development

Living a life of abundance instead of scarcity when it comes to money. I don't want money to drive my decisions on a daily basis.

Lambda

Tycoon

Sales Consultant

i feel you there! such a hard thing to deal with

User1234567

Politicker

User1234567

agreed, nobody wants to have to worry about that stuff

Incognito

WR Officer

Master of Disaster

To be successful enough to do the things I *really* want to do. Learning, mastering my craft.

Lambda

Tycoon

Sales Consultant

what tools are you using to master it? and what do you *Really* want?

User1234567

Politicker

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User1234567

learning new things is super powerful

MMMGood

Celebrated Contributor

Senior Account Executive

Being a provider for my family so my children can grow up both comfortably but appreciating the fruits of hard work. My parents worked hard (career educators) to provide for my brother and paid for our college. I hope to do the same.

In the same vein, the last decade for me has been somewhat of a "rags to riches" story, humbly. But when it was rags, there were many people who were unbelievable generous (in many forms) towards my family, when we were in need. Beside providing for my own family, my main motivator is to be able to extend generosity towards others who may be in need, either on an individual level, or more philanthropic level.

Lambda

Tycoon

Sales Consultant

thats an awesome story! pay it forward! what are you doing now that's "riches"

MMMGood

Celebrated Contributor

Senior Account Executive

Slayed hard from the ground level (SDR) to now being in a strategic account role, in the security space. It's been a lot of work, but well worth it. And I know that I'm not unique to that story, in this room. Not smart enough to be a doctor like my father in law and brother in law...but dammit, I'm gonna work my ass off to make as much as them!

Lambda

Tycoon

Sales Consultant

is there a way to connect in this platform? would love to hear more about that rise, i skipped over the SDR phase in a sense so any insight is helpful

MMMGood

Celebrated Contributor

Senior Account Executive

There's no shortage of startups in the security space looking for talented sales professionals. Obviously better if you have experience working the industry already...which means to break in might require starting from the ground level; SDR.

Lambda

Tycoon

Sales Consultant

oh no im happy in the healthcare world, i was more talking about direct messaging or what have you, guess thats not part of this platform

MMMGood

Celebrated Contributor

Senior Account Executive

Ah, sorry. Misunderstood. Not, not yet...although I think that’s something they are considering.

Lambda

Tycoon

Sales Consultant

nice! get it done :)

User1234567

Politicker

User1234567

Family is a great motivator!

CuriousFox

WR Officer

🦊

Freedom.

Lambda

Tycoon

Sales Consultant

Boom

User1234567

Politicker

User1234567

God Bless America!

Law

Personal Narrative

Head of Business Development

Impact because I think it's important waking up feeling a sense of purpose, that fuels me to keep going even on the darker days

Lambda

Tycoon

Sales Consultant

struggle with this constantly, best of luck to you @Luw

User1234567

Politicker

User1234567

Love that! this can be hard sometimes, easier said than done

Blackwargreymon

Politicker

MDR

Being able to do as I please so money is honestly my why

D_Crush

Good Citizen

Director, Customer Success

Money is definitely a driver for anybody in sales and if money doesn't motivate you, you shouldn't be in sales. So that one is a given, but for me, the "why" is my daughter. Demonstrating work ethic, drive and showing her how to be independent and successful. And in terms of the job itself, the challenge - the climb - that's the motivation. Sales is fast-paced and stressful but also so fun and rewarding. Every day is different and new challenges are placed in your path and that is what motivates me to keep on keepin' on!

Lambda

Tycoon

Sales Consultant

awesome man, I wouldnt say money is required though, perhaps you just really want to see people and clients succeed? Money can just be a byproduct of that Sounds like ur daughter is learning from a good example

User1234567

Politicker

User1234567

this is great, my family and friends is my "why" it gets me through day after day

Ace

Arsonist

CEO

Having my own business helps a lot with motivation

User1234567

Politicker

User1234567

creating something of your own gives you a great purpose of life

Ace

Arsonist

CEO

Yes amazing stuff

Lambda

Tycoon

Sales Consultant

what do you do @Ace

Ace

Arsonist

CEO

Sell HR Tech SaaS product

Lambda

Tycoon

Sales Consultant

lots o jargon there can you slang it down for me lol

Ace

Arsonist

CEO

Haha Employee engagement software

Salespreuner

Big Shot

Regional Sales Director

Healthy money for wealthy levels of peace in mind :-)! That's my why, so money+peace!

Lambda

Tycoon

Sales Consultant

interesting phrase, may steal, thanks!

Salespreuner

Big Shot

Regional Sales Director

😊✅

User1234567

Politicker

User1234567

money can make life easier there is no denying that

Salespreuner

Big Shot

Regional Sales Director

Unsure on peace though :)

AlexT

Politicker

Account Executive

Step 1 - Make money, Step 2 - buy assets, Repeat

Lambda

Tycoon

Sales Consultant

assets baby!

User1234567

Politicker

User1234567

investing in the stock market all the way

User1234567

Politicker

User1234567

Taking it day by day motivates me the most and knowing the future is going to be great. One bad day does not predict anything.

Kevinbacon

Opinionated

Sales Manager

Family. I believe it is my DUTY and obligation to achieve the highest level of success both professionally and monetarily for my family.

Anything less than giving my all is a failure.

Stratifyz

Big Shot

Account Executive

We share the WHY! I’m all about leaving an impact/legacy for those to follow. Is this more common than I thought?

friendlyginge

Politicker

Account Executive

I don’t want my financial ceiling to be limited. Turns out I also love the glory when things are good

SaaSyBee

Politicker

Founder

Human connection. That's what drives me more than anything.

MR.StretchISR

Politicker

ISR

I like being able to afford to travel, and do whatever I want on weekends. My hobbies (Skiing and Mountain Biking) are expensive as fuck.

Clashingsoulsspell

Politicker

ISR

Ppts, presentations, anything where you can off load hours of work.

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