Nico Vogt

I have been in sales for almost 25 years now. In competitive sports for well over 50 years. Whether in the national team of the German Ski Association, with moderate success in the tennis club, later and still today with a lot of passion on long distances: the sport has given me a lot. Especially in difficult, challenging phases of my life. But what did I actually take with me into my professional career in sales? Sales is a marathon – not a sprint! You need a clear strategy, patience and, above all, staying power. Here are a few lessons from my years in sports and sales that have helped me time and time again: ✅ Mindset first: Nothing works without a plan. Strategy is key. ✅ No success without vision: “100% more sales” is 𝗻𝗼𝘁 a vision. You have to know why you want to achieve this exact goal. ✅ Pace yourself: Quick successes are nice, but the real milestones take time. ✅ Stay mentally tough: There will be tough times. Stick with it – even if the “man with the hammer” comes. ✅ Celebrate the milestones: KM 10, KM 20, KM 25, 26... - just like in sales, milestones ensure that you stay motivated. ✅ Kaizen it: Constant improvement is the key. Coach others and let yourself be coached; from the best (greetings to my head coach Peter Könnicke). ✅ Find your tribe: Success is never a solo project. Whether it's your running team or your sales team: you can only achieve goals together.  ✅ Adapt like a pro: A change in the weather? Dehydrated? Hitting the wall? Cramps? Adaptability makes the difference. ✅ Embrace the finish line vibes: the emotions after the finish line... priceless. ✅ Fuel your passion: Passion is your engine. Nothing works without passion; neither in the marathon nor in sales. AMEN! #Marathon  #KeepPushing #MotivationMatters #GrowthMindset #LeadWithPassion #AlwaysLearning #Sales #Sports

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