The Dealmaker
You could sell sand at the beach (ethically).
Conversations are where you shine, and "no" just means "not yet." You read people quickly, you're comfortable talking money, and you'd rather eat what you kill than wait for a paycheck.
How you work
- You are comfortable selling and self-promoting.
- You get energy from being around people.
- You are comfortable taking big swings.
- You can grind for a long payoff.
Where you might trip up
- Overpromising to close the deal, then scrambling to deliver.
- Getting bored after the sale. Delivery and follow-up matter as much as the pitch.
- Taking on risk faster than your cash flow can handle.
Businesses Dealmakers tend to love
Scored with the same engine as the quiz, using a typical Dealmaker's traits.
- Recruiting agency91% fitBusiness services · OnlineYou are comfortable selling and self-promoting. You get energy from being around people. You can grind for a long payoff.
- Real estate agent84% fitSales & real estate · LocalYou are comfortable selling and self-promoting. You get energy from being around people. You can grind for a long payoff.
- Boutique fitness studio81% fitHealth & beauty · LocalYou are comfortable taking big swings. You get energy from being around people. You stay calm when things get messy.
- Food truck78% fitFood · LocalYou get energy from being around people. You stay calm when things get messy. You are comfortable taking big swings.
- Coffee cart / pop-up78% fitFood · LocalYou get energy from being around people. You are comfortable taking big swings.
- Dog trainer78% fitCare · LocalYou stay calm when things get messy. You can grind for a long payoff.
Businesses that tend to be a tough fit
Not impossible, just uphill. These reward traits that don't come naturally to most Dealmakers.
- Bookkeeper45% fitRewards people who recharge with focused solo time, while you usually get energy from being around people.Rewards people who prefer to play it safe, while you're usually comfortable taking big swings.
- Custom woodworking45% fitRewards people who recharge with focused solo time, while you usually get energy from being around people.
- Freelance software developer48% fitRewards people who recharge with focused solo time, while you usually get energy from being around people.
- Translator51% fitRewards people who recharge with focused solo time, while you usually get energy from being around people.Rewards people who prefer to play it safe, while you're usually comfortable taking big swings.
One piece of advice
Pair up early. A partner, an assistant or a simple system that handles delivery frees you to do what you're best at: finding the next customer.
Close cousins
The types Dealmakers most often share traits with.
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