Best sales advice? Get honest feedback.
In the journey of solopreneurship, success often hinges on one overlooked ingredient: honest feedback. Ariya Malek of Educational Awakening Center encourages entrepreneurs to embrace communication feedback as a gateway to growth. When sales aren’t landing, it may be less about the product and more about how you’re relating to others.
My best advice would be to get feedback from friends, family and/or anyone who will be honest with you about what isn’t working in your communication. All sales come down to communication in relationships, and struggles in this area could be due to how you communicate with others. You are the common denominator in the equation, and if you are not willing to change or learn from what isn’t working, then you can’t expect a different result. Let the lack of sales and rejection teach you what isn’t working—it could become your greatest lesson. – Ariya Malek, Educational Awakening Center
Growth in sales begins with self-awareness. Rejection is not just a sign of failure; it’s a reflection of areas in communication that need refinement. Ariya’s approach reframes rejection as insight, urging solopreneurs to view it as a learning opportunity rather than a personal flaw. When you understand your blind spots, you unlock the power to shift results. It’s not about having the perfect pitch—it’s about building authentic connection through communication. Solopreneurs who invite feedback will consistently evolve into better
relationship-builders and sellers.
Implementable Strategy:
- Ask 3 people for honest feedback on how you communicate in business
- Identify recurring themes or breakdowns in communication style
- Apply one communication shift in your next 3 client conversations
Original Publications
Full Article:
From struggle to success: Smart sales advice for solopreneurs
Medium Version:
Turn Rejection Into Sales Wisdom
Substack Version:
Turn Rejection Into Sales Wisdom
