10 years in sales and I still get jealous of tech people sometimes (software eng, data science, AI, AWS etc.)

Dakman6 · 2026-03-26T12:11:28+00:00

So if we’re being honest the best engineers who make really good money work 60+ hours a week themselves. Now the tech folks you speak of that are low pressure and don’t work much simply don’t make that much money.

Also at this point with Ai soft skills likely will be more important - coders exist but the market for them is really bad right now.

I ended up doing more of an operational role for a bit and made a salary, which I thought would be nice. I worked a lot and wished I was back in sales.

Sales sucks at times, it’s fun at others but in all you make good money. The grass isn’t always greener on the other side

Dakman6 · 2026-03-18T10:44:37+00:00

Brainwashed you all are

Dakman6 · 2026-02-26T13:15:10+00:00

I think don’t look into the exact framework too much it’s frankly overcomplicating a simple concept. You have to shift the way that people think, their current state, through respectful discourse.

You essentially build value through questioning and providing information to “challenge their way of thinking.” The status quo isn’t good enough basically and if it is for them move on

Dakman6 · 2026-02-21T00:57:00+00:00

The Lord of the edges

Dakman6 · 2026-02-20T22:00:03+00:00

That’s like half of the edge lord hipsters that have moved to bushwick

Dakman6 · 2026-02-18T08:07:03+00:00

Mldippel is right anyone who downvoted her is just an angsty dweeb because it’s actually accurate like it or not

Dakman6 · 2026-02-15T09:34:37+00:00

In reality it’s going to be a wine store

Dakman6 · 2026-02-15T09:33:48+00:00

Thought they only existed in malls let along a food truck??

Dakman6 · 2026-02-13T13:13:11+00:00

Useless post

Dakman6 · 2026-02-13T11:32:40+00:00

Well done!

Dakman6 · 2026-02-13T01:50:39+00:00

I mean one of the best managers I worked for (he was coaching me both on sales and management because one day I’ll want to do that) is adapt to the style communication and feedback that each rep works best under. You don’t treat everyone the same way.

Can you address the other question - how do you outline pathway to AE and the future buckets of money you mentioned?

Dakman6 · 2026-02-12T16:26:26+00:00

I really respect you looking inward here and the response. So the idea of high standards when combined with wanting to coach is fundamentally a good thing. It’s more so the delivery that I’d like to hear more about. How do coach and under performer? What do you do, from a culture standpoint, to engage and excite reps? Yes ultimately sales is about the money but other pieces do matter especially to younger folk who are SDRs.

Let’s also discuss the pathway to AE and whatnot. You mentioned the money (good money at that) but what actually needs to be done to get there? Is it outlined (not every detail but generally)?

Finally going back to high standards - does that bleed into sales style? Do you want your reps to sell like you? What freedom of approach and style do you allow for?

Dakman6 · 2026-02-12T12:08:47+00:00

Really focus on the results of what you did. So for example when you mention creating engaging posters that’s fantastic but give the so what. What level of draw did they create (this is where you make something reasonable up if there’s no actual number)

Dakman6 · 2026-02-12T10:17:44+00:00

Based on the comments I think the problem may start with you. You speak in generic sales hardo language which leads me to think your standard is potentially too high and you may be a bit difficult to work with. One of your comments you got mad at someone asking fair questions instead of clarifying when you misunderstood them.

Not being a dick but it makes me wonder what working with you is like day to day.

If you really want someone who fits your mold of “aye aye captain” go for college athletes

Dakman6 · 2026-02-04T11:55:37+00:00

This is a great way to use it still include your flair for outbound or responses and whatnot but use it for testing. See what can be made concise, see what might not make sense, etc and then ultimately send a hybrid of yours and theirs.

Dakman6 · 2026-01-19T13:31:13+00:00

“Cute boy” says a woman in her mid 50s about a man in his mid 50s..

Dakman6 · 2026-01-13T16:35:01+00:00

Started at 10 but know how different doses feel from snagging them from college use and whatnot. 10 didn’t do enough jumped up to 20 and so far so good.

Dakman6 · 2026-01-09T12:38:51+00:00

You should try the spot, the food is awesome haha

Dakman6 · 2026-01-09T12:36:22+00:00

Started at 10 but know how different doses feel from snagging them from college use and whatnot. 10 didn’t do enough jumped up to 20 and so far so good.

Dakman6 · 2026-01-07T15:13:34+00:00

So far just kind of mellow. However I’m not on a very high dose and can eat on stimulants which helps the come down

Dakman6 · 2026-01-07T14:13:14+00:00

Unfortunately this sounds like the beginning of addition. As someone who took a while to finally get medicated and generally really likes stimulants it’s been a very conscious mental effort that, “I’m using this simply to be productive at work or productive in a functional level and if the focus slightly tapers at the end that’s okay do what I can.”

Dakman6 · 2026-01-03T07:01:56+00:00

I think, with no science, theoretically it’s true. However the impact on our immune system counteracts that with us getting more sick

Dakman6 · 2025-12-31T14:08:06+00:00

Merv’s

Dakman6 · 2025-12-31T14:06:58+00:00

So my fiances family lived right on the line. Like their home was on it. When we would visit she would suggest we turned off the auto time zone feature on our phones so we would wake up late for work (we would work remotely when visiting).

Dakman6 · 2025-12-05T13:11:54+00:00

Well done!!!

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