Sales for the Neurodivergent Founder: Overcoming RSD and ADHD
Learn how neurodivergent founders can overcome Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) and ADHD challenges to stop underpricing and master the sales process.
Sales for the Neurodivergent Founder: Overcoming RSD and ADHD最佳语录
The goal isn't to become a high-energy 'Wolf of Wall Street' type closer; it’s to move from 'performance-based' sales to 'data-based' sales by building a system where you don't have to be a social superstar to make a sale.
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I want some actionable ways sell my sells with clients as a shy awkward neurodivergent person
常见问题
For neurodivergent founders, particularly those with ADHD or autism, Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) acts as a technical glitch in the brain. It triggers an intense emotional response to the mere idea of rejection, making sales conversations feel like a threat to survival. This often leads to founders scattering their thoughts or impulsively lowering their prices during negotiations because their nervous system is overwhelmed by the perceived threat of a client saying no.
The 'tax' refers to the real dollar amount lost due to neurodivergent traits like RSD. This includes thousands of dollars left on the table when founders delete their earned rates to type in lower numbers or avoid sending follow-up emails because they feel too scary. It also manifests as over-delivering on projects to prevent any potential client annoyance, which ultimately costs the business owner significant time and revenue.
While a neurodivergent freelancer may intellectually understand their worth and the value they provide, their nervous system may react differently during the actual sales process. When it comes time to state a price, the brain can hijack the situation, causing the heart to pound and thoughts to scatter. This physical and emotional response often results in the founder undercutting their own budget and skills to avoid the discomfort of a high-stakes conversation.
Nervous system regulation is essential because the intense emotional responses associated with RSD are more than just standard nerves. By understanding that these reactions are physiological responses to perceived threats, founders can begin to address the 'technical glitch' that causes them to avoid follow-ups or lower their prices. Managing these responses helps ensure that the founder's brain doesn't hijack their bank account during critical business interactions.
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