As sales professionals, we all know how it feels to spend countless hours and energy courting a client, only to not make a sale. What went wrong? We usually find a way to explain it away by blaming some outside circumstance.

In his book "Set Yourself on Fire and Sell", Artis Garrett challenges the reader to consider some actions they can take to create better opportunities to close more of these sales. As an experienced professional, Artis understands the struggles many have with placing calls, prospecting, and closing deals. Over the years, he has employed many of the perspectives he has gained from his mentors and coworkers, to shape his own sales approach into one that can be replicated and modeled by others.

Set Yourself on Fire and Sell emphasizes some of the habits required to succeed in sales and in life. Artis documents his journey and offers a perspective centered around persistence, attitude, and accepting responsibility for your own success. He shares tips on how to pick up the phone and make those calls that can make all the difference in your career. You will learn how to stay positive and keep moving forward even when things get tough; how to build a network of people who want to see you succeed, and who will help you do it. Most importantly, you'll learn how to stay focused on what matters most so that you don't waste time.

Whether you are just beginning your journey in the sales industry or have established yourself as a seasoned professional, allow this book to help move you forward.

“When you persevere and consistently do the right things, success happens.” – Artis Garrett