In this inaugural episode of Sales Seekers, career coach and founder Mike Bird shares his personal journey of transitioning into B2B tech sales. He breaks down his experience into three parts: his initial career in education, the mechanical steps in transitioning to sales, and lessons learned during his first year in the field. Mike also offers practical advice for those considering a similar career move, highlighting key insights and actionable steps for success in tech sales.
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- (00:00) - Intro
- (01:04) - What my life was like before switching to tech sales
- (07:13) - Does it really take this long to switch?
- (09:15) - Interview #1 w/future sales colleague
- (12:18) - Interview #2 w/company CEO
- (15:43) - Interview #3 for final executive alignment
- (18:58) - What I was initially tasked with in my new role
- (20:04) - Major pivot in my role as our company changed focus
- (24:17) - Getting promoted and the life impact this made!
- (26:01) - 3 things to think about or do if you're considering the jump to tech sales
