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Inspiring Sales Teams: 84 Motivational Sales Quotes

Written by Dan Peacock | Jul 27, 2023 9:00:00 AM

Nobody said sales is easy; salespeople often encounter challenges and rejections.

But salespeople are not alone in this pursuit. 

Even the brightest minds, the boldest leaders, and the most successful entrepreneurs have faced adversity on their path to excellence.

We’ve rounded up 84 sales quotes to light up your sales game like never before.

Let’s explore these inspirational sales quotes and unlock your true potential.

Success is calling – it’s time to answer!

Best motivational sales quotes

  1. “The only limit to your impact is your imagination and commitment.” - Tony Robbins
  2. “Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.” - Winston Churchill
  3. “Don’t watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going.” - Sam Levenson
  4. “Success seems to be connected with action. Successful people keep moving; they make mistakes but don’t quit.” - Conrad Hilton
  5. “The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” - Mark Twain
  6. “The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of will.” - Vince Lombardi
  7. “Opportunities don’t happen. You create them.” - Chris Grosser
  8. “Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude.” - Zig Ziglar
  9. “Dream big and dare to fail.” - Norman Vaughan
  10. “Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it.” - Charles R. Swindoll
  11. “Believe you can, and you’re halfway there.” - Theodore Roosevelt
  12. “Success is not the absence of failure; it’s the persistence through failure.” - Aisha Tyler
  13. “The best way to predict your future is to create it.” - Peter Drucker
  14. “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” - Eleanor Roosevelt
  15. “If you are not willing to risk the usual, you will have to settle for the ordinary.” - Jim Rohn
  16. “Every strike brings me closer to the next home run.” - Babe Ruth
  17. “Sales are contingent upon the attitude of the salesman, not the attitude of the prospect.” - W. Clement Stone
  18. “You must expect great things of yourself before you can do them.” - Michael Jordan

Best prospecting quotes

  1. “Don’t find customers for your products; find products for your customers.” - Seth Godin
  2. “The best salespeople are consultants, not salespeople.” - Jeffrey Gitomer
  3. “Your goal as a salesperson is to help your customers solve their problems.” - Brian Tracy
  4. “Prospecting is not an event; it’s a campaign.” - Zig Ziglar
  5. “The key to prospecting is to make sure you are talking to the right people.” - Jill Konrath
  6. “Prospecting is the lifeline of sales; without it, the salesperson is out of a job.” - Zig Ziglar
  7. “The best prospecting tool you’ll ever have is a satisfied customer.” - Bill Thompson
  8. “Prospecting is like searching for treasure; the more effort you put in, the more you’ll find.” - Mark Hunter
  9. “The most valuable commodity in sales is information, and prospecting is how you gather it.” - Mark Hunter
  10. “Prospecting is the engine that drives sales success.” - Jeb Blount
  11. “Your ability to prospect effectively will determine your success in sales.” - Tom Hopkins
  12. “Prospecting is the oxygen of selling. Without it, you suffocate.” - Ken Krogue
  13. “Prospecting is not just about finding customers; it’s about finding the right customers.” - Jeff Gitomer
  14. “Successful prospecting is about making a genuine connection with your prospects.” - Tessa Stowe
  15. “Prospecting is the art of starting new conversations.” - Mark Hunter

Best cold calling quotes

  1. “The successful cold caller sees every call as an opportunity, not an interruption.” - Art Sobczak
  2. “Success in cold calling comes from having a belief in your ability and a belief in your product.” - Mark Hunter
  3. “Cold calling is a skill that can be mastered through practice and persistence.” - Jeb Blount
  4. “Cold calling is about making a connection and starting a conversation.” - Mark Hunter
  5. “The goal of cold calling is to start a relationship, not just make a sale.” - Wendy Weiss
  6. “Cold calling is an art that requires both confidence and empathy.” - Jill Konrath
  7. “The more you personalize your cold calls, the warmer the reception you’ll receive.” - Mark Hunter
  8. “Cold calling is about understanding the needs of your prospects and providing solutions.” - Robert Cornelius
  9. “The phone is your most powerful sales tool. Embrace it.” - Wendy Weiss
  10. “Cold calling is not about convincing, it’s about understanding.” - Jill Konrath
  11. “The best cold callers are those who listen more than they talk.” - Art Sobczak
  12. “Cold calling is an opportunity to solve problems, not to push products.” - Mark Hunter
  13. “The best salespeople don’t sell products; they sell solutions.” - Author Unknown
  14. “Cold calling is not dead; it’s a valuable tool when done right.” - Tessa Stowe
  15. “The key to successful cold calling is building rapport and credibility from the start.” - Wendy Weiss
  16. “Cold calling is like a first date; it’s all about making a good impression.” - Mark Hunter
  17. “Rejection is a natural part of cold calling. Embrace it as a stepping stone to success.” - Jeb Blount

Best sales leadership quotes

  1. “Leadership is not about being in charge. It is about taking care of those in your charge.” - Simon Sinek
  2. “The function of leadership is to produce more leaders, not more followers.” - Ralph Nader
  3. “A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.” - John C. Maxwell
  4. “The best leaders are those most interested in surrounding themselves with assistants and associates smarter than they are.” - John C. Maxwell
  5. “Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality.” - Warren Bennis
  6. “Leadership is about serving others and helping them succeed.” - Robin Sharma
  7. “The true test of leadership is how well you function in a crisis.” - Brian Tracy
  8. “Leadership is not about being the boss. It’s about being a mentor and a guide.” - John C. Maxwell
  9. “Great leaders are not born; they are made through continuous learning and growth.” - John C. Maxwell
  10. “Leadership is about empowering your team and fostering a culture of growth and collaboration.” - Robin S. Sharma
  11. “A leader is someone who demonstrates what’s possible.” - Mark Yarnell
  12. “Leadership is not just what happens when you’re there. It’s what happens when you’re not.” - Ken Blanchard
  13. “Leadership is not about telling people what to do. It’s about inspiring them to become their best selves.” - Simon Sinek
  14. “A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.” - John C. Maxwell
  15. “Leadership is not a position or title; it is action and example.” - Cory Booker
  16. “Leadership is not about being perfect; it’s about learning and growing together.” - John C. Maxwell
  17. “Leadership is not about being the best. It’s about bringing out the best in others.” - Robin Sharma
  18. “The best leaders are those who lead by example and earn the respect of their team.” - Simon Sinek
  19. “Leadership is about creating a vision and inspiring others to make it a reality.” - Tony Robbins
  20. “A leader is not one who leads; a leader is one who empowers others to lead.” - Bill Gates

Famous sales quotes

  1. “The road to success is always under construction.” - Lily Tomlin
  2. “I never dreamt of success. I worked for it." - Estée Lauder
  3. “Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it.” - Henry David  Thoreau
  4. “The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” - Walt Disney
  5. “Don’t be afraid to give up the good to go for the great.” - John D. Rockefeller
  6. “It’s not about having the right opportunities. It’s about handling the opportunities right.” - Mark Hunter

Funny sales quotes

  1. “The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary.” - Vidal Sassoon
  2. “The biggest mistake I see salespeople make is talking too much.” - Kim Garst
  3. “The best salespeople are like detectives, uncovering the needs and desires of their customers.” - Jill Konrath
  4. “You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.” - Zig Ziglar
  5. “Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.” - Thomas Edison
  6. “If you are not taking care of your customer, your competitor will.” - Bob Hooey
  7. “The elevator to success is out of order. You’ll have to use the stairs... one step at a time.” - Joe Girard
  8. “In sales, it’s not about having the gift of gab; it’s about having the gift of listening.” - Morgen Harper