Time Management for Sales

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That’s a great topic! Time management is critical in sales and leadership, where balancing prospecting, follow-ups, meetings, and strategy can be overwhelming.

Here’s how you could structure this part of your sales training:

1. The Time Management Mindset

  • Treat time as your most valuable asset—because it is.
  • Prioritize high-impact activities: Focus on revenue-generating tasks.
  • Learn to say “no” to distractions that don’t align with your goals.

2. Planning for Success

  • Time Blocking: Set specific time slots for prospecting, follow-ups, and meetings.
  • The 80/20 Rule (Pareto Principle): Identify the 20% of activities that drive 80% of results.
  • Daily & Weekly Planning: Plan your top priorities the night before or early in the morning.

3. Leveraging Technology & Systems

  • CRM Tools: Keep track of follow-ups and opportunities efficiently.
  • Automation: Use email templates, scheduling tools, and AI to save time.
  • Delegation: Offload non-essential tasks to team members or virtual assistants.

4. Managing Distractions & Staying Focused

  • Avoid Multitasking: It kills productivity. Focus on one task at a time.
  • Set Boundaries: Limit social media, unnecessary meetings, and interruptions.
  • Energy Management: Take breaks to maintain high performance throughout the day.

5. Measuring & Adjusting

  • Track Your Time: Identify time-wasting activities and adjust.
  • End-of-Day Review: What worked? What didn’t? Improve daily.
  • Accountability: Have a mentor, manager, or peer help keep you on track.

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