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Aug 2024
52m 17s

The Sales Profession is Crazy!

Demoted Productions
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Is going into the sales profession a worthwhile career move?

If you can handle the stress and rejection… maybe. Ross reveals the unmitigated truth of a career in sales, explaining the struggle of hitting quota quarter after quarter, the grind of cold prospecting, and the joy of closing a deal. Natalie discusses how her impression of sales and salespeople has evolved since working with Ross and overseeing sales motions for her own startup. You’ll hear how even if you’re not in a sales role, the soft skill of selling can be applied throughout your career and life. Stay tuned for an unhinged sales cold call recording, tips on how to make work feels more like a vacation, and an exclusive sample of Natalie’s shower singing skills.

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