003: 8 Things to Know When Considering a Tech Sales Career
Mike shares eight key considerations for those contemplating a career in tech sales, covering topics like earning potential, various paths to success, the inevitable challenges, and the importance of mental health and patience. Engage with the episode's insights and reach out to Mike for further discussion.
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- (00:00) - Intro
- (01:52) - 1. Tech sales has very high earning potential
- (03:23) - 2. There are different ways of succeeding in sales
- (04:47) - 3. Success in sales isn't guaranteed
- (06:20) - 4. The flexibility of sales can be liberating
- (07:55) - 5. The pressure of sales is real
- (09:31) - 6. Strong mental health can be difficult to maintain
- (12:08) - 7. You'll be bad before you're great
- (13:14) - 8. Succeeding in sales takes patience and humility
- (14:43) - Summary
