Lessons for Success: The Traveling Saleslady Blog
The Traveling Saleslady Blog is the place to find some great lessons learned and how you can apply them to your life.
Welcome to The Traveling Saleslady Blog, where sales meets storytelling with a dash of adventure. Here you will find real experiences from life on the road, insights on sales success, travel safety, personal growth, and the lighter side of the profession. Each post is designed to spark ideas, fuel motivation, and remind you that sales is not just a job, it is a journey.
The Sixth Sense: The One That Actually Closes
There are five senses in the room. The sixth one closes.
The oldest rule in sales still wins. Every single time.
There are entire industries built around sales methodology. And yet the thing that actually separates the reps buyers trust from the ones they tolerate is almost embarrassingly simple.
Even the Best Hotels Have Uninvited Guests
Bedbugs at a Disney resort. If that sentence surprised you, this article is for you. Because price tag, star rating, and reputation have never been a guarantee, and the road warriors who stay safe are the ones who stopped assuming they were.
Bake the Cake. Serve the Cake.
Great sales are like baking a cake: learn the craft, gather the right ingredients, respect the process, and deliver value to delight your clients.
Drive the Bus for Success!
When you’re building something new, a business, a sales territory, or even a personal brand, it can feel like you’re driving a bus on a route no one knows exists. You start the engine, check
your mirrors, and begin the ride, only to realize there are no passengers at the stops along the way.
Why Training Your Sales and Marketing Teams Increases Occupancy While Reducing Risk
Training your sales and marketing teams isn’t optional, it’s essential. In senior living, consistent, empathetic communication builds trust with families, drives occupancy, and protects your community from risk.
Start with the Vision: The Ripple Effect of Dreaming Big (or Small)
The Traveling Saleslady began as a simple “what if” moment that grew into books, merch, and more. What started small has rippled into bigger projects, proving vision fuels real impact.
What’s in a Word?
Explore how hope, dreams, and action shape success, especially in sales. Discover why 'had' might be the most powerful word of all.
The Hidden Gold of Tradeshows: How to Make Every Booth Visit Count!
As conference and tradeshow season ramps up, it’s crucial to approach each event with a sense of due diligence, especially when representing a company that has invested in you to showcase their brand.
Finding Your Happy Place
Finding Your Happy Place
In the world of sales, where targets and quotas often dominate the landscape, it's not uncommon for sales professionals to occasionally step into the realm of marketing. This crossover can occur naturally, especially when salespeople have a deep understanding of their customer base.

