Knowing what makes a great salesperson is the first step to becoming one. At their core, great salespeople have empathy and drive. They know the prospects’ wants and needs and have the perseverance to win them over. But when you dive deeper, you discover that’s an oversimplification—great salespeople have five actionable qualities that make them superstars: high standards, curiosity, tenacity, passion and consistency.

Take a look at the infographic below and keep these qualities in mind when you’re engaging a prospect, from writing a cold email to knocking on their door. These personality traits are small things that anyone can do to stand out and become a great salesperson.

As much as you may want to stay on the clock 24-7, chasing leads and locking down the next deal, it's important to allow yourself time to decompress. Great salespeople know in order to always be closing, sometimes you have to step away for a few. Pulling back from planning and pitching, however, doesn't mean your free time can't be spent putting yourself in position for future sales success.

Discover how to spend free time in ways that don't just help you relax, but also help you continue to sharpen your saw, refine critical skills, and increase your value in the workplace. In this infographic, Cydcor shows you how a few sales titans have used their favorite activities, hobbies and interests to help push themselves to the apex of their industries. You'll meet the man whose sales techniques helped shape modern sales and the woman who turned the color pink into big green. You'll learn the greatest sin in sales and see how the greats have even turned their hobbies into record-breaking achievements.

We hope you'll use these examples to help guide how to spend your free time. Print it out and post it at your desk, or use it when you just need a little extra motivation. The next time you're considering working through the weekend, consider instead how you can make the most of your leisure time by finding activities that feed your need to unwind while also fueling your passion for long-term growth.

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