I’m in outside sales, going on year 6 in the construction/ steel fabrication. I always laugh, because when I took the job I hated doing two things: talking on the phone and driving long distance. Having to meet people you don’t know, while trying to persuade / educate / convince them on something with a stutter- block was stressful initially. I tried to be confident and control my breathing, but the anxiety of not knowing how they would react would have my block waiting on the tip of my tongue. Practicing my pitch in the mirror, in the car, and with coworkers helped build confidence, but my block didn’t disappear obviously. The realization that the customers don’t know me or have an impression of me, helped me relax and just try my best to have a relaxed convo. If I stuttered, I’d just take a step back or say sorry,reload and keep the conversation moving. Some days are worse than others, but preparing and practice have helped me.