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Redefine Passion: There’s Money to be Made

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Don’t wait to discover your passion. Develop it.

Each spring, on college campuses across the country, commencement speakers urge new grads to do what they love — to follow their passions. The money, they say, will follow. 

Well-intended advice to be sure, but it presupposes that everyone has a utopian career path just waiting to be discovered. In the real world, it doesn’t always work that way. After all, unless you’re independently wealthy — or have a trust fund backing you —you need to get a job. A real job. A pay-the-bills kind of job. Doing what you love may not be in the cards just now. 

But there’s a way around that, says Harvard Business School assistant professor Jon Jachimowicz: Redefine passion. 

A Subtle Distinction

“One of the most common ways we try to pursue our passion is to chase what gives us the most joy or is the most fun,” Jachimowicz says. “Instead, focus on what you care about.” 

The distinction is subtle but meaningful. 

“Focusing on what you care about aligns passion with your values and the impact you want to have,” he adds, noting that you can do this by developing your passion. 

Here’s an example: You care about your customers, right? Have you thought about capitalizing on this? The energy you bring to these relationships every day can have a huge impact — and it can be money in the bank for you.

As a sales professional, you identify issues and solve problems. Each interaction builds deeper relationships with your customers — and, in turn, they learn to trust you.

There’s a Gig for That

For most sales professionals, listening and responding is what you’re good at. And if you’re really good at it, you’re probably pretty passionate about it. 

But now you can take this a step further. You can increase your value — and become an even stronger business partner — by helping customers find products or services beyond your own portfolio. 

That’s where SalesGig comes in. It’s where passion plays. You listen to your customers and connect them to companies that offer what they’re looking for. You make meaningful introductions using the SalesGig platform. 

And you get paid.

So continue to pursue your passion. Be creative! After all, that’s what make you tick. This is an ongoing process — and it will help turn your passion into a livelihood. 

SalesGig creates seamless lead generation with limitless opportunities by connecting companies with referral partners.  Sign up today and get connected.

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