I was asked a pretty phenomenal question on Twitter recently:
How to sell stuff online if I’m not good at selling myself?
— Sam Chen (@Sxmchxn) March 23, 2018
I’m so glad this question was asked, for two reasons:
- I really want to encourage people to believe in themselves, take risks, and make some cool things while being financially successful with it.
- I generally have enough self-confidence (or emotional disregard for myself…) that I just put out things and don’t think about this question.
When I saw this, it hit me like a ton of bricks that a lot of people I know must suffer this question every time they consider an amazing idea they want to share with others. If it’s not this exact wording, it’s definitely similar, right?
You’re afraid of being judged, and of not getting compensated for your time.
I could… probably write a book on this (people, I’m already writing one – give me a minute, please! Ha…)
If I were to distill as many thoughts and ideas that would go into that theoretical book as possible – it would be this blog post.
Most importantly, I believe every one of you that wants to sell a product or service on your own 100% can. You have the ability in you now.
You may not make enough to buy a Ferarri in cash, but I believe all of you can at least pay a few bills.
Regardless of if you don’t believe me – or you’re excited by that idea – let me go explain and defend my thoughts on it…
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