[mapster]

Just as you learn to code by doing, you would learn to sell by doing, but ideally with a mentor. Now how do you find a skilled salesperson willing to take a sales noob under the wing. They might if any received royalties were waived or greatly reduced.

Also, consider which type of sales do you want to learn. The fast close (we meet for the 1st time, you demo and try to close me in 10 minutes) or the slow method (build relationships over time, many demos, many trips, close once and receive royalties on repeat orders).