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How to Sell Anything to Anyone (Even if You're Not in Sales)

Updated 6/19/2020
How to Sell Anything to Anyone (Even if You're Not in Sales)
Learning how to sell something (a product, an idea, yourself) is important no matter what industry you work in.

At some point in your career, you’ve probably had to sell something, whether it was a product, an idea, or yourself. And if you’ve ever had to deal with a difficult client, ace an important presentation, or leave a follow-up email for a prospective client or employer—well, you’ve worked in sales.

Which means, learning how to hone these skills can make you a better employee no matter what.

Overall, the skills of the sales industry don’t just apply to people making cold calls—they can fit into every part of your life. Check out this infographic to learn more about the attitude you need to rock the sales world—and therefore the workforce.


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Lily Herman is a New York-based writer and editor. In recent months, her work has been featured in Teen Vogue, Glamour, Refinery29, Cosmopolitan, TIME, Newsweek, Fast Company, and Mashable. You can check out her website, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
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