Why Software Sales Isn’t For Everyone

Appreciate the honesty, Trent. Yes its (potentially) lucrative, but its a lot of hard work and not glamorous, like some would make it out to be.

Its seems like too much stress and anxiety to one, get through the rigorous interview phases. Secondly, to even keep your place in the company afterwards. An uphill battle. Im still on the fence with it. This comes from a guy that has done sales over the phone and in person.

Great video. I went into my current company as a university/college graduate for an SDR role. I've since been promoted to junior seller without actually hitting top targets. I've realised that's because my company is an engineering-first, sales second company (they actually don't like sales people) - they actually prefer my understanding of product and being able to behave/think like an engineer. An out and out sales company like Snowflake, I don't think it would be for me - as you said, too much of a robotic grind with every day being a fight for survival.

Good reminder that it’s never easy. Gotta keep up the grind!

Great Video Trent! I’m a recent Finance grad and because of you I’ve begin looking at getting into software sales. Hard to decide if it’s the right path but with every career there’s going to be some cons!

First comment. Just got my first sales job on day 3 of training thanks to your videos.

Checking this out as I explore the career ;-) Been building my own digital marketing agency in a niche industry for over a decade. I do sales already. But the ceiling isn't very high and I'm looking to translate my skills.

Great video : )You accidentally wrote the word monogamy (3:05) which is very different from monotony.

What are the differences between becoming an account manager and an account executive, and which role may be more suitable after working as an SDR?

Trent, I got denied for an SDR position but my resume got accepted for an “Inside Sale Rep” position at the same tech company and the Inside Sales Rep pays more than the SDR role and I made it to the second interview for a pretty decent sized private tech company. It had a ton of applicants and now its down to me and two other people for this second interview (they are only hiring one person). Apparently I work with existing clients and have to “up sell” them different products. This will be my first time in tech sales if I make it. Do you know much about “inside sales reps” at tech companies and if so, what is your opinion on the role?

I work as a bartender, how would you recommend I get into a SDR job (I have the luxury of not needing super high pay immediately, I'm more concerned with getting experience.)

Great video

I’m seriously thinking of going into this industry. Would you recommend software sales over consulting as a career?

I am a social worker wanting to transition into software sales. What do you think my chances are of landing a SDR/BDR role?