You Can’t Grow in the Dark
You know your numbers. You close deals.
… when was the last time someone gave you real feedback — and you didn’t just nod, say “good point,” and go right back to doing it your way?
Here’s the truth: even veteran salespeople need light to grow.
And that light? It’s feedback. BUT only if you’re willing to look at it without your ego playing goalie.
“Anything I Can Improve?” Isn’t a Real Question
You know this. You’ve answered it with, “Nope, you’re doing great!” to get someone off your back.
Here’s how to actually get something useful:
- Ask specific questions like:
- “How did my tone land in that intro?”
- “Did that closing question feel rushed?”
- “Was I too quick to fill the silence?”
- Ask a peer to listen to a recorded call and share one thing you could do differently.
- Go to your manager and say, “I want to try something new this week. What would you tweak in my current approach?”
Not just “Was that okay?” — but “What’s one thing I can improve this week?”
then… use the feedback (or don’t bother asking)
Feedback isn’t magic dust.
It only works if you DO something with it.
Yes, it might sting a little. But so does growing out of a rut.
This week: Ask for feedback on one specific part of your process. Then act on it.
Apply it. Tweak something. Make it visible.
Bonus points if you circle back and say, “Here’s what I changed.”