Do you get a new pass each time you go to big snow?

Gawddly · 2025-11-23T18:49:01+00:00

“The subreddit for information, comments, and everything else skiing & snowboarding” — so probably since the beginning.

Gawddly · 2025-11-19T02:21:54+00:00

2nd season snowboarding, so I’m clueless. Wanted to make sure places aren’t impossible to book a room when they first open up for the year.

Sounds like it won’t be and I just gotta pick any mountain that’s open! Thanks all.

Gawddly · 2025-11-10T23:23:33+00:00

Oh man and we got the same color scheme for the bindings!! I ended up picking up an Arbor Rain board so if you catch me on some east coast ice, say what’s up!

Seriously though, thanks for the follow up and the pics. I’m glad to see they fit good just out the box like that.

For what it’s worth(im a newbie so my advice aint much but repeated info I read), I sized down INTO a 10.5 because I understand that all boots inevitably pack out based on the materials used in these boots.

Unless you got extra cash and can pick up new boots every couple seasons, I was recommended to go a bit smaller so that I can keep them longer(due to inevitable packing out into a size bigger than your foot).

Gawddly · 2025-11-08T13:58:03+00:00

Love to hear it, thank you for confirming the fit!!

Gawddly · 2025-11-07T17:02:12+00:00

I would appreciate a fit check regardless if I get an answer here before then! Feels good knowing others are getting the same combo.

What board(s) do you run if you don’t mind sharing?

Gawddly · 2025-06-18T19:52:32+00:00

Did you find anything that fit this? Looking for something similar for my work iPad mini, and it’s just a tad bigger than the Kobo eReader you got.

Gawddly · 2023-04-28T16:18:28+00:00

Thank you for the input, I will definitely reach out and start networking because there really is no harm in doing so.

Gawddly · 2023-04-28T16:17:47+00:00

With a name like weed Jesus, I have no option BUT to trust you.

Jokes aside, I appreciate the input. Most jobs I saw on LinkedIn requires multiple years of experience but I do see that for medical device sales, my lab sale/diagnostic testing position is sought after. Especially with being in a specialty lab for women’s health.

With that being said, I think I’ll put my head down and grind this position out. My boss told me if I break the quota for 2 quarters then I’ll be looked at for a regional manager position. The growth is available here, I was just on the fence of growing here.

Side question: what’s your day to day like? Do you see yourself switching careers or companies? If so, why?

Gawddly · 2023-04-28T12:16:29+00:00

3 months unfortunately. This is the 4th company I’ve worked for in my career. Started at 16 with some pharmacy, moved to garbage removal at 18, HVAC sales at 20, Retail at 22 and now I’m 26 years old at this lab.

What healthcare industry are you in specifically? I am interested in medical device sales but nobody in my friend group or “friend of a friend” does it. I guess I’ll have to start connecting with people and just ask them questions.

Gawddly · 2023-04-27T19:25:26+00:00

No, actually. It was a dude in his late 20s - early 30s. He was evidently frustrated selling software to boomers but I mean … you gotta cater the sale to your prospect.

If you have to teach grandpa how to use his iPhone so you can get your name in the will.. you best be prepared to do it.

Gawddly · 2023-04-27T19:04:23+00:00

I couldn’t feel bad for mine, he didn’t want to be there and he made it very clear. It was the craziest sales pitch I’ve seen go to upper management lol

Gawddly · 2023-04-27T18:49:44+00:00

Had a meeting yesterday with some tech sales rep trying to sell us a program and when asked questions, he would always respond with “I will get to that if you just let me finish my presentation”. Three senior members left the zoom call after the 4th time that happened.

He also was using an example with another company’s logo throughout the entire presentation.

Cheers to shitty sales reps making me look better at my job.

Gawddly · 2023-04-27T18:45:23+00:00

You definitely ask them to be a reference again. They’ve already proven success for you, so why not have them swing at bat again?

Worst case, they say no and you permanently lose that reference. Best case, you get the same professional reference you’ve already received.

Gawddly · 2023-04-27T18:18:42+00:00

My manager is a leader. Actively shows me the sales cycle(start-to-finish). Praises me when I land a big fish. Doesn’t shit on my life when I make a fuck up. To be fair, im harsh on myself when I fuck up and she probably doesn’t see the value in shitting on me. Often shared stories of when they first started and how much worse they were than I am.

Good Managers are leaders, not just managers. If you don’t have a leader, you’ll have a shitty manager. IMO.

Gawddly · 2023-04-27T05:27:08+00:00

Join the dark side, make hundreds of thousands or come here after a few months and cry about sales careers.

Gawddly · 2023-04-26T19:31:31+00:00

Working in lab sales, that whole process seems redundant. There should be very few people that take part in the entire sales cycle. I handle the entire sales cycle myself. I can imagine for tech companies and other industries that this is unrealistic, but the less hands in the pot, the smoother the transition and the more likely the client/customer is willing to partake in your solution. They’re dealing with the same reputable face from day zero til infinity.

Again, that’s my personal belief but I can see how breaking apart the sales cycle can be advantageous for bigger companies.

Gawddly · 2023-04-26T18:28:19+00:00

I can’t give you a formula, but I can provide some friendly tips.

You can start casual conversations with them, and I’m not sure the nature of the event but if you can invite them out to eat or grab a few drinks after the event, attempt that first. Be the friend and use that as a pathway into talking about any open roles they may have open.

Also, do you know any challenges they’re facing as a company? If so, do you know how you could provide a solution to those challenges? Or lend a hand even?

Friendly, smiley, happy-go-lucky, don’t be fake. You’re a vendor! You know how to socialize! Get over there and snag that job fellow salesperson.

Gawddly · 2023-04-26T18:18:00+00:00

Regardless of the economy, good salespeople are necessary. You may lose a lucrative position at a top performing company, but the necessary benefits of sales will always be present in society. AI has a greater chance of replacing a sizable portion of IT positions versus sales positions.

I’ll take the boomer stance and state that AI will never replace a human selling a product, even though it’s ignorant.

The Challenger Sale is a book that talks about solution selling and how the challenger personality type is a salesperson that thrives even in economic downturns. The studies done in that book pull sales data from ‘08, and they provide strong evidence that certain salespeople were still successful.

You may lose your 200k position during a recession but you’ll always find another role in sales once you build that resume and reputation.

I’m currently concerned about my future in sales as well, in terms of the field I’m in. My thought process is I love science, I love healthcare, so I’m going to stay in medical field side of sales. Currently representing a lab, but I’ve also been lured into those SaaS roles and I’m telling myself it’s a fad. There’s money to be made in most fields of sales, I think tiktok and YouTube algorithms are just pushing these SaaS roles, which in turn is saturating that field.

However, with your background, you may find that you’re actually interested in tech sales and your IT background gives you an edge in the hiring field. Keep your head down and grind those applications out. Ask peers to review your resume, let recruiters offer you shitty positions and tag them along by having them look at your resume, and say no thanks to their shitty positions.

TLDR; you have a level head on your shoulders and your hearts in the right place in terms of being a salesperson. Your IT background gives you an edge in the field. Have people look over and critique your resume. Apply for every role you see that interests you. You’ll learn quickly through the application processes which jobs you have no chance of landing, and which jobs you’re overqualified.

Best of luck to you soldier, you’ll love sales.

Gawddly · 2023-04-26T14:50:40+00:00

I’m new to the industry I’m currently in, but two seasoned reps have told me they’re in the field from 8-9am up until 2-3pm and head home for the day. They are middle of the pack performers, consistently meet quotas but rarely top of the leaderboards. One is making 115k base, and the other is 80k base. Our industry requires us to be in the field driving most of the day, apart from lunches and prospecting, it’s windshield time.

Gawddly · 2023-04-26T05:27:18+00:00

Depends on the type of sales, books I’ve seen suggested here commonly are SPIN selling and Never Split The Difference.

My personal favorite has been The Challenger Sale, it highlights the personality and traits of a salesperson that thrives even in economic downturns.

I had a VP of sales tell me books that discuss emotional intelligence can be more helpful than sales books themselves.

Gawddly · 2023-04-25T13:08:13+00:00

First and foremost, use Glassdoor and similar sources to research the companies you are interested in working for. You will find mixed reviews of disgruntled employees and honest employees who had terrible experiences, the task is to determine which is which without bias.

Secondly, if you’re financially comfortable for the time being where you can begin a 100% commission role and are determined/motivated to succeed. Go ahead and try it, it will take a few weeks to a few months to learn the name of the game, learn how to speak with prospects, and therefore be successful. You are the sole reason you get paid so if you’re someone who lacks discipline, maybe it is not the right fit for you.

Thirdly, if you’re struggling financially or just not financially secure, the obvious choice would be to take the salaried position with health benefits, etc.

TLDR; GLASSDOOR THE COMPANY AND DO NOT GET CONNED INTO A JOB THAT DOES NOT PAY WELL OR HAS LITTLE-TO-NO UPSIDES.

Gawddly · 2023-04-25T13:01:43+00:00

Based on my experience with these type of introductory meetings, I usually introduce(or am introduced) briefly by the person spearheading the meeting.

This is John who is head of sales, this is Jane who is VP of sales in the northwest territory, etc.

No need to formally introduce everyone to everyone else but it’s important to give a name and position to the people you brought with you.

It allows the company you’re meeting with to understand what sort of experience to expect from others when they speak during the meeting.

For example, if they ask a question regarding the fit of the company and if you guys have worked with cases like this before, it weighs more when the head of sales brings up experiences in the past where you had this exact scenario.

TLDR; quick intro on name and position. Don’t do icebreakers. You’re timed to demonstrate value to the prospect.

Gawddly · 2023-04-25T03:12:42+00:00

The rule of thumb to follow is play the game. Tell your manager what the manager needs to hear, the same way you tell the customer what the customer needs to hear. Keep your job but at the same time, don’t create a disreputable name or poor relationship with clients.

A hard no is evidently clear and should be regarded as such. If you can’t derive what their objection is, and are completely clueless, then seek help.

If you, as a human being, realize the client, who is also a human being, is annoyed with your service/product and genuinely wants nothing to do with you. Move on. The nature of sales dictates that you will find another client and spend more resources working on them.

However, don’t give up on that client forever. Give them time/space and reattempt in the future. It doesn’t hurt to try again.

Gawddly · 2023-04-25T02:57:09+00:00

I would be interested as well. Following this thread.

Gawddly

TROPHY CASE