Mark Ackers sits down with Tom Boston - comedy sales content creator, social selling trainer, keynote speaker, and LinkedIn Top Voice.
Tom shares how he overcame the struggles of cold calling, dealing with rejection, and transforming his sales career through perseverance and a positive attitude. The episode is full of insights, laughs, and practical advice for anyone trying to navigate the world of Sales.
Highlights from the episode:
00:00 - Introduction
01:44 - Tom’s early career and transition to sales
04:11 - First sales role and cold calling challenges
06:52 - Moving into the SaaS world
08:46 - Becoming Brand Awareness Manager at SalesLoft
16:54 - Overcoming struggles and finding success in Sales
22:21 - Importance of resilience and support systems
37:08 - Advice for new sales professionals
45:32 - Reflections and final thoughts
For shownotes visit: https://www.mysalescoach.com/blog/podcast-ep01-tom-boston