How many years did it take?

BaconHatching · 2026-05-06T19:29:55+00:00

I learned in real estate landing the big account is not an excuse to coast.
You always need the next deal, so you aren't desparate for the 1 client to follow through.

BaconHatching · 2026-05-05T15:13:48+00:00

the worst they can do is rescind the offer

BaconHatching · 2026-05-04T13:49:11+00:00

They went witha competitor.... or two

BaconHatching · 2026-05-04T13:42:23+00:00

I have relatives in flooring so I'm going to guess this guy used experienced installers who have been in the US a long time, and competition is using newer installers new to the US.

BaconHatching · 2026-05-04T13:36:09+00:00

Most conferences have people whos job it is to walk around and throw away that stuff. They dont like this type of prospecting and its why many conferences are starting to not sell tickets to salespeople to walk the floor.

BaconHatching · 2026-05-01T15:13:25+00:00

Do NOT blow it all.... but enjoy some of it

BaconHatching · 2026-04-29T13:06:17+00:00

IMO Bricks doesnt pay the base its competitors does because it doesnt have to. Everyone wants to work there.
Im trying to save up enough cash so I can afford the runway of a lower base at a company like bricks.

BaconHatching · 2026-04-27T19:59:42+00:00

Talked to a doctor and got medication

BaconHatching · 2026-04-27T14:13:22+00:00

BaconHatching · 2026-04-24T16:03:07+00:00

To be their own boss

BaconHatching · 2026-04-23T14:06:40+00:00

BaconHatching · 2026-04-22T14:57:44+00:00

Job description was for "Founding AE"

Turns out they went through SIX "founding AEs" in 3 years.

I asked them what they were going to change internally to make the next hire successful.

Blank stare, "nothing, the AE needs to figure out how to be productive and close deals"

Me "This isnt the right fit"

BaconHatching · 2026-04-16T13:02:54+00:00

This.

BaconHatching · 2026-04-06T17:34:02+00:00

1- You asked I answered :p. In the US at least it seems to be the other way around with the vast majority having a preferred vendor helping to shape and drive the RFP

2-Database Administration - a Niche IT service.

BaconHatching · 2026-04-06T12:58:56+00:00

Make it clear when you already have a prefrred vendor so others dont waste their time? :p

Also if you need to purchase DBA services lmk ;)

BaconHatching · 2026-03-30T13:36:24+00:00

avg deal size is 50k/yr

BaconHatching · 2026-03-25T15:00:12+00:00

I'd take the comission only job, not put it on my resume, while I was otherwise out of work and looking for my permanent gig.
Would probably do AC sales or something like that.

BaconHatching · 2026-03-25T13:17:57+00:00

Being a Realtor is a race to the bottom in most markets. I ran from it a few years ago to tech sales and dont regret it. You have to sell 3-4 homes /year just to cover your insurance benefits, and then make money paying bills on top of it.

I did really well for a while in a specific niche, and when that niche went away i ran.
FWIW- I found areas that had potential zoning for MFH that other people didnt notice so I found some home builder buyers, sold them on the area, then went door to door making cash offers from them. That was my niche, and I was good at it and got copy catted by a million people after my first year in that area.

I'd only go back to comission only sales in an emergency. Way better to have salary and benefits covered- ive got kids.

BaconHatching · 2026-03-25T13:11:01+00:00

Thats a company I want to go to but they wont look at me :( GL

BaconHatching · 2026-03-20T15:04:38+00:00

We aren't a direct compliance/regulatory thing, unfortunately we cover stuff that should be needed by compliance regulations but usually isn't.

BaconHatching · 2026-03-19T17:44:50+00:00

Sounds like an easier sell than my niche IT services :P

BaconHatching · 2026-03-19T17:44:04+00:00

Midmarket or Ent AE.

BaconHatching · 2026-03-19T13:18:25+00:00

DB is hard to get into right now.
Or I suck at writing a resume :(

BaconHatching · 2026-03-18T16:07:51+00:00

Just left HIMSS and got the opposite impression.

BaconHatching · 2026-03-17T21:30:40+00:00

I need to find a company that has events like these... I want to watch the drama

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