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40 years in sales and constructionmarketing
Was trained by my General Contractor father from the age of 16 for critical thinking, people skills, analyzing
involved subcontractors eye movements, posturing,
mirroring, body langu… more

I have a couple deals where the last call went well, then silence. No objection, no “no,” just nothing. I am trying to follow up with something useful instead of “just checking in,” like a one-pager o… more

I really like the company I work for, so I don't want to take the path of looking for another place to work in just to get a promotion. How have you all leveraged your situation in your workplace … more

What are we wishing for in the new year? I would like a little more support from the team, but I don’t know if that’s practical. We’ve been through downsizing, so nobody really has downtime. What do y… more

For those that are in real estate/new home construction , who is the best homebuilder company to work for in Texas?

Do you see sales as the career you want to stay in till you retire or more as a stepping stone into something else? I'm in my early 40s, and I've been feeling like there's no way I can do … more

Q4 is always a busy periods but I’ve never felt pressure to be “always on.” As long as I communicate and deliver, I’m trusted to manage my time, which has made a big difference in avoiding burnout. Ho… more

I had someone ask about pricing and discounts before we even got through the basic fit questions. Part of me wanted to shut it down, and part of me wanted to keep the convo moving without sounding rig… more

I started keeping a small folder of proof points I can send fast, like a one-pager, a short case story, or a quick screenshot of results. It is helped me respond to skepticism without turning every em… more

Might sound like a simple question, but I REALLY need some suggestions on how to deal with this. How do you keep your energy and motivation high on days when every customer seems to say ‘no,’ without … more

Got an unexpected promotion, and I guess it's a better holiday gift than I could have ever imagined. I just don't see much of a pay bump, and it's bumming me out. Should I just accept the … more

What would you call your top 3 wins for the year? I made my list this week, and I'm pretty proud to at least be able to be kind and honest with myself on what accomplishments (small or big) I'… more

Anyone here ever worked with or had an AE job offer from Cyngn?

I need an attitude adjustment, I think. No bonus this year, no cost of living adjustment. Yet my boss is taking off for Bali 3 weeks. How do you maintain a yay, team! attitude with a lifestyle gap lik… more

I have a few deals that are not dead, but they are definitely not moving. I do not want to be annoying, but I also do not want to disappear and lose the thread. I’ve started using short check-ins with… more

I’ve had 2 verified recruiters reach out to me this Monday (one big company too), I replied promptly to both, and still haven’t heard from either of them. I find it crazy that they both reached out to… more

When and how did you start making real money? The kind of money people get into sales to make. I've spent 4 years I the field, hoping that the pivot into better earning roles or levels will happen… more

I am using the outreach tool for outreach….. but when I tell you I am tired of the mundane day in and day out tasks. I am exhausted. What are you doing to break up to monotony and creatively get busin… more

What would you say is the one thing that keeps you going in a sales job? Apart from the money. I'm sure most of us stick it out to get that dough, but if that wasn't in the picture, what do yo… more

I’m trying to plan my week in sales without pretending I can control everything. I’m blocking time for prospecting first, then follow-ups, then admin so it stops spilling into my evenings. Does anyone… more

Mondays always make me realize how different everyone’s “get organized” style is for the week. Some people block their calendar and timebox everything, some live out of their CRM task list, and some j… more

For anyone who’s moved from B2C retail sales into SaaS or enterprise sales, how did you navigate the transition? I’m hitting solid numbers in-store but feel ready for a bigger career path. Not sure ho… more

One of the harder parts of sales for me has been managing expectations internally versus what’s realistic for the customer. Sometimes leadership wants optimism when the situation calls for transparency. I’m learn… more

I've been put on a PIP, and I'm aware that I'm probably heading towards a dead end, but I want to inspire myself to do as well as I can and see what's on the other side of successfully… more

A few deals feels like they’re moving, but nothing is actually closing, and it’s messing with my head more than I want to admit. I’m doing the right things, staying consistent, tightening my notes, an… more

What’s people’s perception when they see someone overdressing compared to general norm at work? Ever since I got the promotion to SM, I've been more concerned about the way I dress and have spent … more

I just started a new course alongside my job. I'm not letting it affect my performance at work, but for some reason, I don't want to mention it at work. If you've tried to pursue higher ed… more

One thing I still struggle with in sales is the emotional hangover after a big deal falls through. I try to reset quickly, but sometimes my confidence dips more than I’d like to admit. I’m working on building a m… more

We’re getting close to the new year and my brain is already jumping ahead to next year’s number. Part of me is excited for a clean slate, but part of me is dreading the “here’s your new quota” meeting… more

Do most companies in sales only reward through commission, or is it reasonable to expect pay adjustment? I spoke about it to my manager because I've been consistently hitting and exceeding my quot… more

I try so hard to be the rep with a clean CRM, but by Thursday my notes are scattered across sticky notes, emails, and my brain. Then I have a mini panic on Friday trying to backfill everything before … more

Everyone talks about “improving efficiency” but no one measures how much revenue gets lost while we wait for internal approvals, reorgs, and “new fiscal year” headcount resets. I’m having a hard time … more

I feel like half my job lately is doing demos for people who “just want to see it” without any clear budget or timeline. By the time we figure out they aren’t serious, I’ve sunk hours into custom prep… more

Just had an online Zoom interview, which had about 100 people attending for a sales job for an outside sales person for @SelectExterminating. The guy interviewing musta dropped the f bomb at least 3… more

Sunday Scaries!! My manager is big on “pressure creates performance,” which sometimes motivates me and sometimes just makes me feel tense. I hit my numbers, but I also feel like I am always on the edg… more

What kind of fields have you considered exploring if you've ever been in the mindset of wanting to exit sales slowly? I can't figure out what transferable skills to focus on as most useful to … more

I've hit my quota three quarters in a row, but my base pay hasn’t increased. I brought it up with my manager, but she said the company doesn’t adjust base unless there’s a promotion. Is that actua… more

I swear prospects become allergic to email once November hits. My outreach is polite, personalized, and spaced out, but still… nothing. Does anyone have a strategy for dealing with this seasonal silen… more

My company is majorly pressuring us to use AI for EVERYTHING but personally I’m concerned about my carbon footprint….. how are you balancing the need to not be left behind with the hope that we will h… more

Is anyone else being heavily stalked by recruiters? Idk if it’s industry specific (market research) or if the recruiters are just really hungry but every other day I’m getting LinkedIn messages about … more