Hey Mavericks, how are your sales?
Have you ever felt stuck—like your sales funnel is more of a trickle than a roaring stream? We’ve all been there. When disappointing results hit, it’s tempting to get serious, work harder, and settle into a relentless grind. But what if instead, we could shed that gloomy cloud and reignite our passion with a dose of playful curiosity?
Today, I invite you to step into a creativity lab where the goal is simple: reimagine, experiment, and let your innate curiosity guide you to unexpected breakthroughs and new sales engines.
Embrace the Playful Curiosity Mindset
Sales doesn’t have to be a monotonous routine. As management guru Tom Peters reminds us,
“The number one premise of business is that it need not be boring or dull. It ought to be fun.”
And as author Mokokoma Mokhonoana further observes, “A lot is said about the serious by the fact that the most intelligent person around is almost always the most playful.“
When you view your work as a playground, every challenge becomes an opportunity to explore, experiment, and innovate.
The Playful Lab Approach to Sales Experimentation
Imagine your sales process as a lab where every idea is an experiment. Here’s how to infuse playful curiosity into your strategy:
- Curiosity Fuels Innovation:
When leads go quiet or offers grow stale, ask, “What could be different?” This question opens the door to creative solutions that reenergize your approach. - Challenge the Status Quo:
Identify one area of your sales process that feels stuck—be it lead conversion or customer engagement—and dare to try something radically different. - Brainstorm with Childlike Wonder:
Hold a no-holds-barred brainstorming session. Embrace even the most outlandish ideas; they often spark the most innovative solutions. - Test with Joy:
Launch small experiments with a playful spirit. Whether it’s exploring unconventional channels or injecting humor into your messaging, measure outcomes, celebrate wins, and view missteps as golden opportunities for insight. - Iterate and Evolve:
Combine learnings from various experiments to craft a hybrid strategy that resonates more powerfully with your audience.
Why Playful Curiosity Works
Playful curiosity transforms the way we approach challenges. It helps us see opportunities where we once saw obstacles. By infusing your sales strategy with a sense of wonder and exploration, you open yourself up to possibilities that rigid, conventional thinking might miss.
- Engage Authentically:
Genuine curiosity connects you with leads and customers. They sense your passion and are more likely to engage. - Unlock Hidden Value:
A playful approach isn’t just about fun—it’s about discovering untapped potential that can propel your business forward. - Create a Culture of Innovation:
Embracing playful curiosity nurtures a culture where creativity and experimentation thrive, making work both more enjoyable and more effective.
Dive in, Maverick!
Shifting your mindset toward playful experimentation becomes even more powerful when shared with fellow entrepreneurs. That’s why on Monday, I’m launching the Lucky Launch Lab: Mini Experiments, Major Impact accelerator—a 4-week program designed to tackle your sales challenges head-on with a community that cheers you on every step of the way. Register here.
Stepping into this creativity lab means reimagining your sales process as an exciting field of exploration. It’s a call to infuse every interaction with playful curiosity—challenging the norm, celebrating the unexpected, and transforming setbacks into stepping stones toward innovation.
So, the next time you face a sales hurdle, harness your playful curiosity. Dive into the experiment with fun and wonder, and you might just discover the breakthrough that revolutionizes your sales.
Happy experimenting, Mavericks!