It totally sucks that we all have to deal with this but it sure does make me feel better knowing that I’m not alone. Reading your replies I realize that we have SOOOOOOOO much potential and talent; just wish we could take full advantage of it.
Nellie – are you sure no one else can hear the negative voice in my head? She speaks REALLY loudly. I’ve tried going the commission only route twice and neither worked out. I own a training company and the sale cycle is relatively long so it’s hard for someone to work hard for 3 months without a paycheck.
Outofshell – At this point I’m unable to even pay my rent plus all of my bills each month so hiring someone unfortunately isn’t an option (still haven’t paid May rent that was due on the 1st). The crazy part is that I’m great at keeping everything organized and I’m exceptional at the core business…I just SUCK at sales.
Laura – before starting my business I had an ADHD coach and found it VERY helpful! However, like you said they’re super expensive and not covered by insurance. If you have the extra money to spend I think it’s definitely a worthwhile investment. What is EMDR? I own a professional development training company and I can do an 8-hour totally fun and interactive workshop with no notes. People are always amazed but training/teaching is the one time when I feel like I don’t have ADHD. It’s the only time when I feel, well…normal. Do you feel the same way? If I could just get more clients I could feel ‘normal’ more often and I’d be so much happier.
TheGameGuy – Office politics can be tough but I think you should stand up for yourself. Could you possibly get a mentor? Then you could talk about it in confidence and get the guidance you need to succeed at your job. Oddly, I’m totally a people person but only in social settings or when I’m training. You add a telephone, businesspeople who are older/more experienced than me or a business negotiation into the mix and I’m terrified. I’ve taught myself to keep my composure on the outside regardless of the implosion happening on the inside. Everyone thinks that I’m so polished and I have everything together. It’s all a facade…I feel like such a fraud 
If you figure out how to outsource this stuff please let me know!