Sales are like water from a faucet. If you do nothing, the water doesn’t flow. Invest a little effort to turn the handle and the water begins to trickle out. Work a little harder to turn the faucet farther, and a steady stream develops. Turn it wide open, and the water flows freely, quickly filling the sink beneath it. Leave the faucet open long enough, and the sink overflows.

Unlike water running spilling onto the floor, sales are a good thing, but getting that torrential flow takes a lot more effort than simply turning a faucet. It takes time, focus, and dedication — plus a little help from your friends.

Use this page to motivate you, inspire you, and also entertain you, as the trickle of sales turns into a torrent.