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Why Are Sales and Marketing Such a Grind

As you try to sell your product, you do many things most of which don't work, and you have to keep trying many different things until something actually works. Then, you do more of that.

It is hard to do the same thing over and over again in hopes of an outcome, but if you stop trying, then it would definitely not work.

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The Sales & Marketing Grind ·

The Startup Chat with Steli and Hiten

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  2. How Do You Get Through the Grind of SalesMake it personally meaningful. Instead of focusing on the results of the sales process, fall in love with the work and the people you meet along the way.
  3. How Do You Stay Motivated Doing MarketingMarketing feedback loop is pretty quick. You can post something on the internet and see the results pretty soon.

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