80% of Success is Showing Up: The Key to Winning in In-Home Sales

Success often starts with a simple yet powerful action: showing up. Woody Allen’s quote, “80% of success is showing up,” speaks directly to the importance of being present, prepared, and persistent. For in-home sales pros, this means not only physically showing up to appointments but also showing up with the right mindset, the right attitude, and the determination to make the most of every opportunity.

Showing up means more than just knocking on the door or making the pitch, it means being fully engaged in your role. It’s about showing up with enthusiasm, focus, and the belief that you’re capable of closing the deal. Every appointment is a new opportunity to learn, to grow, and to prove to yourself that you have what it takes to succeed. When you consistently show up ready to deliver your best, you give yourself a massive advantage over those who don’t.

But beyond just being physically present, showing up also means showing up mentally and emotionally. Sales can be tough, with its share of rejections and challenges, but the reps who succeed are the ones who show up every day with a growth mindset. They understand that every "no" is just one step closer to a "yes." They keep learning, adapting, and improving because they know that their future success depends on how they show up today.

You hold the key to your success. By showing up consistently, with the mindset of learning and growing, you take control of your own progress. Even on the tough days—especially on the tough days, showing up is what separates the winners from the rest. It’s not always about being perfect; it’s about being persistent. You don’t have to have all the answers, but you do have to keep showing up to find them.

So, the next time you feel discouraged or unsure of the outcome, remember that simply showing up puts you ahead of the game. Show up for your customers, show up for yourself, and show up for the opportunities that are just waiting for you to seize them. When you combine showing up with continuous learning and the right mindset, a closers mindset, you’re already 80% of the way to success. The rest is just a matter of following through. Keep Closing Road Warriors!