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I’m Not That Good of a Salesperson

Adaptive Business Services

Despite my shortcomings, in less that two years I was promoted to sales manager and until twelve years ago, all I did was manage sales reps. As a manager (and as a salesperson), I had my pluses and minuses. While some might view straight commission as being too much pressure, to me it was pure freedom.

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Lessons in Sales Leadership with Alice Heiman

Mindtickle

Having that diverse background, what really drew you to the world of sales specifically? Alice : I think that I had an epiphany. I’m not sure exactly where it was because at first I was not really thinking of it as, “Oh, I’m going into a career in sales.” We don’t dock their pay, no tax or commission.