I am 28, 3 years in, and love what i do. Dont like my salary but who doesnt? I am an introvert and am not sure if i will enjoy the sales process as i grow in the firm or contd..

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Also an introvert. I’m completely comfortable speaking in front of a crowd or delivering a training course. However, put me at an open networking event and I’m most likely to only talk to people I know. I reset my expectations to something I’m comfortable with. I schedule one on one coffees or lunches. I get someone I know to introduce me. And if I make 2 meaningful connections (I don’t do small talk), I was successful.

I sell by getting to know my clients, truly understanding their needs, and knowing my stuff and the rest of the firms offerings. I don’t even think of it as selling, just solving problems.

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Agree. And listening is a truly hard thing to do well!

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Don’t think you won’t be good at something before you try! You’re only negotiating against yourself and setting yourself up for failure.

A majority of my partners are introverts. That doesn’t stop us building great relationships with clients, helping clients think through their biggest problems, and helping them drive change within their organizations.

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I’m an introvert. Many are. There are lots of good reasons not to see this job to its end point, but that’s not one of them.

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Have the personality to do it well.. should i consider moving to industry or a tech firm? Also, the $ outside is great as compared to what i make, so its making me consider a decision.. i know this field pays well in the long run and i wouldnt grow as fast as i would here... i am really confused.. any thought/advice/guidance?

Thank you for your thoughts Partners!

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