Hi, everyone ! Don’t forget to remain disciplined, set some strict rules, and don’t allow emotions to control your decisions! Now that I have your attention it’s a great time to put this out there.. I am looking to transition from commercial sales into the tech world..which is my true passion - I prefer to create a plan , execute that plan and I firmly believe the money will follow.. any guidance would be great!

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Lol you definitely got my attention! This article might help get your wheels turning... https://www.titanhouse.com/2022/04/22/how-to-successfully-transition-your-career-to-tech-sales/

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Experiences in life, most importantly my career..thought me one thing “discipline trumps motivation” and I really live by that rule.. thank you for your time, amazing article! Such an awesome feeling to be apart of this community.. take care!

Lol this was an interesting approach for sure. I would post on the job referral bowl to get more traction personally. I think you'll be able to get by, my place isn't hiring at the moment but will keep you posted!

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I see the majority starring at different pitches. I’m already at home plate closing the home run. Thanks for pointing out the job referral bowl,
I plan on posting this there! As far as any opportunity that may arise..please do reach out..you can send a dm anytime.thanks again!

Put a spreadsheet together of every salesperson you know who does what you want to do. Ask them to connect you (via LinkedIn Messenger, email, text) to all the headhunters who are hitting them up with new job opportunities. The reason is that the large majority of people who headhunters target are not looking for a job. If they do communicate with the headhunter and tell her/him they're not looking, the next question the headhunter asks is "do you know anybody good?". You want to be that person.

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