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Welcome back to Startup Hustle with Boxsy! Your weekly dose of scrappy strategies, smart tools, and startup success stories. I’m Sophia.

And I’m Ethan. Today, we’re diving into a topic every founder has to master—sales. Specifically, how to navigate early-stage sales when, as the founder, you’re the “Head of Sales,” even if it’s a role you’ve never played before.

Sales can feel overwhelming. It’s a lot of cold outreach, unanswered emails, and meetings that end with, “Let’s follow up next quarter.” Sound familiar?

But here’s the truth: at the earliest stages, customers aren’t just buying your product—they’re buying you.

They’re buying your passion, your belief in your solution, and your commitment to solving their problem. That’s what makes early-stage sales so unique—and honestly, so challenging.

E.B., Boxsy’s founder, describes it as an emotional rollercoaster. You’re not just selling a product; you’re convincing someone to believe in your vision. It takes grit, patience, and a willingness to learn on the fly.

First, embrace the learning curve. You don’t need to be a sales expert on Day 1. Focus on listening to your prospects. Understand their pain points, ask thoughtful questions, and refine your pitch with every conversation.

Second, persistence is everything. Follow up thoughtfully and consistently. A “no” today could turn into a “yes” tomorrow—or at least give you valuable insight into what’s holding them back.

Third, celebrate small wins. Securing a meeting, getting feedback, or even just a positive reply is progress. Recognize the momentum you’re building.

And finally, remember your “why.” Why did you start this company? Why do your customers need this product? Keeping that front and center can help you push through the tough days.

E.B. also emphasizes the importance of having a support network. Talk to other founders. You’ll quickly realize you’re not the only one sending “just checking in” emails or pacing before a big call.

Sales at this stage is tough, but the grit you develop will shape the culture of your company. Every interaction teaches you something new about your market, your product, and your value proposition.

If managing sales feels like one more overwhelming task on your plate, Boxsy is here to help.

Our tools are designed to streamline your operations so you can spend more time focusing on big-picture growth—like building relationships with customers and closing deals.

Sign up for a 7 day free trial of Boxsy at www .boxsy.io.

That’s it for this episode of Startup Hustle with Boxsy.

Next time, we’re diving into the future of onboarding and how AI is transforming the customer success journey.

Welcome back to Startup Hustle with Boxsy! Your weekly dose of scrappy strategies, smart tools, and startup success stories. I’m Sophia.

And I’m Ethan. Today, we’re diving into a topic every founder has to master—sales. Specifically, how to navigate early-stage sales when, as the founder, you’re the “Head of Sales,” even if it’s a role you’ve never played before.

Sales can feel overwhelming. It’s a lot of cold outreach, unanswered emails, and meetings that end with, “Let’s follow up next quarter.” Sound familiar?

But here’s the truth: at the earliest stages, customers aren’t just buying your product—they’re buying you.

They’re buying your passion, your belief in your solution, and your commitment to solving their problem. That’s what makes early-stage sales so unique—and honestly, so challenging.

E.B., Boxsy’s founder, describes it as an emotional rollercoaster. You’re not just selling a product; you’re convincing someone to believe in your vision. It takes grit, patience, and a willingness to learn on the fly.

Here are a few key tips E.B. shared:

First, embrace the learning curve. You don’t need to be a sales expert on Day 1. Focus on listening to your prospects. Understand their pain points, ask thoughtful questions, and refine your pitch with every conversation.

Second, persistence is everything. Follow up thoughtfully and consistently. A “no” today could turn into a “yes” tomorrow—or at least give you valuable insight into what’s holding them back.

Third, celebrate small wins. Securing a meeting, getting feedback, or even just a positive reply is progress. Recognize the momentum you’re building.

And finally, remember your “why.” Why did you start this company? Why do your customers need this product? Keeping that front and center can help you push through the tough days.

E.B. also emphasizes the importance of having a support network. Talk to other founders. You’ll quickly realize you’re not the only one sending “just checking in” emails or pacing before a big call.

Sales at this stage is tough, but the grit you develop will shape the culture of your company. Every interaction teaches you something new about your market, your product, and your value proposition.

If managing sales feels like one more overwhelming task on your plate, Boxsy is here to help.

Our tools are designed to streamline your operations so you can spend more time focusing on big-picture growth—like building relationships with customers and closing deals.

Sign up to be a beta tester at www.boxsy.io. Your feedback will help shape a tool that’s built to support founders like you.

That’s it for this episode of Startup Hustle with Boxsy.

Next time, we’re diving into the future of onboarding and how AI is transforming the customer success journey.

Until then, happy hustling!

Sales as a Startup Founder: Selling Yourself and Your Vision

February 6, 2025 • Boxsy

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