If you’ve ever thought, “I hate selling,” or “I’m just not good at sales,” this episode is for you.

In Episode 165 of the THE ADHD CEO, Alyece Smith breaks down the real reason why sales feel overwhelming for ADHD entrepreneurs and how to build a system that makes selling effortless.

📌 If sales feel exhausting, it’s not you it’s the system you’re following.

In this episode, Alyece shares:
✅ Why traditional sales methods don’t work for ADHD entrepreneurs
✅ The ADHD sales traps that are keeping you stuck
✅ The step-by-step sales system that works—even when you need a break

Why Traditional Sales Strategies Don’t Work for ADHD Entrepreneurs

“Traditional sales methods are built for neurotypicals. They’re structured, rigid, and require daily consistency. But ADHD entrepreneurs don’t operate that way—and we shouldn’t have to.”

Most sales advice is based on:
❌ A structured, step-by-step process
❌ Rigid daily routines
❌ Reliance on discipline and consistency

For ADHD entrepreneurs, these strategies fail because:

• We thrive in sprints, not long-term repetition.

• Our energy fluctuates...some days we’re hyper focused, other days we disappear.

• We need dopamine-driven systems, not routines that drain us.

The Fix: Instead of forcing yourself into a system that doesn’t fit, you need a sales system that works with your ADHD brain not against it.

The ADHD Sales Traps That Keep You Stuck

1️⃣ The Start-Stop Sales Cycle

“ADHD entrepreneurs either hyperfocus and sell like crazy—or they disappear and feel like they have to start all over again.”

Sound familiar?

• You launch something, get excited, and sell hard… then burn out.

• You take a break, feel guilty for disappearing, and restart from scratch.

📌 Fix This: Instead of relying on high-energy launches, build a sustainable sales system that keeps working even when you take a break.

Action Step: Set up one automated sales process (like a pre-scheduled post or an evergreen opt-in) so leads keep coming in.

2️⃣ The Overthinking & Avoidance Loop

“We tweak our offer constantly instead of optimizing what’s already working. We panic when a launch slows down and burn everything to the ground instead of making small tweaks.”

Instead of sticking with a proven offer, ADHD entrepreneurs tend to:
❌ Change their pricing too often
❌ Scrap everything when results slow down
❌ Create something new instead of refining what works

📌 Fix This:

• Stick with one offer for 90 days before making major changes.

• Optimize what’s already working instead of starting over.

Action Step: Review your last 5 sales attempts. Did you change your approach too soon? If so, commit to refining before reinventing.

3️⃣ The “I Hate Follow-Ups” Struggle

“Traditional follow-ups feel like a chore. The fix? Use automated touchpoints, voice notes, and casual check-ins instead of formal follow-ups.”

ADHD entrepreneurs often ghost leads because:

• Following up feels awkward or pushy

• We forget or lose track of conversations

• Every “no” feels personal

📌 Fix This:

• Use automated follow-ups (DM templates, email sequences).

• Replace formal follow-ups with casual check-ins.

Example DM:
👉 “Hey [Name], I thought of you today! Are you still needing help with [problem]?”

This makes follow-ups low-pressure and easy to send.

The ADHD Entrepreneur Sales System That Works...Even When You Need a Break

Now that we’ve covered the problems, let’s talk about the solution.

✅ Step 1: Sell Every Day Without “Selling”

• Use soft CTAs in content instead of pushy pitches.

• Example: Instead of “Book a call,” say “DM me ‘READY’ for details.”

• This creates engagement-based selling that feels natural.

Action Step: Look at your last 5 posts—did you invite people to take action? If not, tweak your CTAs.

✅ Step 2: Use a Dopamine-Driven Follow-Up System

• Automate DM follow-ups so you don’t have to remember.

• Use voice notes or casual check-ins to make it feel personal.

• Remove pressure by focusing on helping, not selling.

Action Step: Write one go-to follow-up message and use it this week.

✅ Step 3: Make Sales Passive with an Evergreen Offer

• Avoid the dopamine crash of live launches.

• Have an always-on offer (mini-course, masterclass, DM opt-in).

• This keeps leads coming in without constant effort.

“What if your business could make sales even when you forget to post or need a week off? That’s what an evergreen offer does.”

Action Step: Set up one evergreen lead magnet this week (like a freebie or low-ticket offer).

Final Thoughts: Make Selling Effortless with the ADHD Sales System

If sales feel exhausting, it’s not you...it’s your system.

✅ Stop relying on high-energy sprints.
✅ Automate follow-ups so you don’t ghost leads.
✅ Use soft, dopamine-friendly CTAs in your content.
✅ Build a low-maintenance sales system that works when you don’t.

“The ADHDpreneur Sales System is designed to remove friction, automate follow-ups, and make selling effortless...so you can build a business that works even when you need to take a break.”

🔗 Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

📩 Join the Waitlist for ADHDpreneur Academy – The first sales system designed specifically for ADHD entrepreneurs. No more burnout, no more chaos—just simple, dopamine-driven strategies that actually work.

🎧 Secret Podcast Series: No BS ADHD CEO Secrets – A private series where I share unfiltered insights on ADHD entrepreneurship and sales. It’s not searchable—you need the direct link to access it! Get it in the show notes.

• Daily Sales & Marketing Training: Available inside my membership.

• Automation Domination Guide: Set up auto-DMs and follow-ups effortlessly.

Final Thoughts: Your ADHD Is Your Superpower, Not a Weakness

If you’ve been struggling to make sales, grow your audience, or just stay on top of things in your business, know this: It’s not you...it’s the way you’ve been taught to do business.

When you switch to an ADHD-friendly system, everything shifts. Sales feel easy. Growth happens naturally. You stop fighting your brain and start working with it.

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Stop burning out. Start selling smarter. See you inside the Academy!