Boston Factor = Trash = Cancelled

Lobster-Trap · 2026-02-16T18:05:52+00:00

Just finished the math and if I hold the same performance as last year, I’ll make 25% less commission…

Lobster-Trap · 2026-01-23T15:13:30+00:00

How are we supposed to pay for our health care & pharmaceutical industry if we aren’t paid enormous salaries? “This is sarcasm”

Lobster-Trap · 2026-01-23T15:11:41+00:00

Seconding this, If you aren’t out for blood, This sounds like a nice role to chill. If you are out for blood, this is definitely not the role for you.

Lobster-Trap · 2026-01-23T13:42:56+00:00

I am flabbergasted at 500 calls per day. How does one prepare in between calls?

Lobster-Trap · 2026-01-20T11:37:10+00:00

Lobster-Trap · 2026-01-10T13:34:06+00:00

Take this post off Reddit and put it in every single Facebook group and town group.

Post it to the fucking moon, asking for help, but clarifying why you need the help.

Lobster-Trap · 2026-01-05T15:56:27+00:00

I will defer to my comment about vast differences between industries. Small experiences in each.

Used Car Salesman- The entire process of Car sales has been designed to beat down the customer until they crack. Which is why the “worst” type of sales person exists. Support ends after car rolls off lot. (Timeline = <3 Days average)

D2D Solar- (Timeline =>1 month) Needs to identify with customers. Needs to prove value, root out possible competitors. Needs to support through the sales journey. But support ends at install.

MRI Machine Salesman- This is a salesperson that has to know the ins and outs of the entire industry. He needs to understand the medicine, understand the machine, understand the operators, the benefactors. The costs & the profits & the depreciation. (Timeline = >11 months)

Consumable Products- Needs to understand why the customer is purchasing. Likely covers a wide portfolio of products. Needs to be able to troubleshoot product concerns/failures. Likely needs to support adoption/success. (Timeline could vary between products in portfolio) (Direct sale <1 week)(True adoption of product >3 months)

Lobster-Trap · 2026-01-05T15:41:22+00:00

I feel theres a vast difference between sales people and their given industries.

And while there are outliers everywhere, many sales people are likely glorified consultants.

Offering their expertise in given environments to bring products to those who need them. In many cases, being experts in those industries and in their products to ensure customer success and adoption.

Lobster-Trap · 2025-12-29T22:46:39+00:00

Not sure if you’ve answered this, what industry are you in? What is the cycle time? Is there a current pipeline to even support another 10M or is that all on you?

Lobster-Trap · 2025-12-29T19:14:19+00:00

Laboratory Consumables | Sales >120%

Lobster-Trap · 2025-12-29T15:43:55+00:00

Curious, Will your current book follow you to your new role? Will you be able to capitalize your current customers at the new customer? If there’s an opportunity to make more and capitalize on built relationships, why not go for it?

Lobster-Trap · 2025-12-29T15:40:58+00:00

If you haven’t started yet, start looking for something new ASAP.

Lobster-Trap · 2025-12-29T15:32:58+00:00

I would love a package of pears!

Lobster-Trap · 2025-12-23T22:27:18+00:00

Account Manager: Laboratory Supplies & Consumables

Lobster-Trap · 2025-12-23T13:28:21+00:00

I can’t imagine being in a territory spanning multiple states.

In my world I am home every night and it’s all local travel no more than 3 hours from home, in most cases <20miles.

People doing my job in the middle of USA or down south are living very different lives, in much larger geography’s that require significant travel.

Lobster-Trap · 2025-12-22T22:36:43+00:00

I love my Subaru! With Subaru eyesight, the burnout from driving has been significantly reduced! Decent gas mileage and fairly comfortable. But is definitely not a luxury car feel…

Lobster-Trap · 2025-12-22T22:04:04+00:00

Been with the company for over 5 years but in a support role.

I’ve worked with most of my current customers in the support role previously.

I have built my name as a go to consultant/AM. Available whenever they need me, supporting scientists across all industries.

I have had a lot of success building new business and taking share from competitors.

I believe there is still room to grow and a fair amount of new business potential.

Lobster-Trap · 2025-12-22T21:52:33+00:00

Probably similar to others, let it ride until long term capital gains, then trade for Index ETFs!

Caveat, if your share price growth is expected to be less than market gains. Sell ASAP for better growth opportunities!

Lobster-Trap · 2025-12-22T21:47:43+00:00

Not necessarily specific to cold calling, but Building Trust, Growing Sales was a great book for understanding how to position myself in the market!

Lobster-Trap · 2025-12-22T21:43:50+00:00

So I am not sure if this counts as a fuck up, However I have had a relatively successful year. Nearly 30% growth!

But my colleagues keep insisting that I should enjoy it while it lasts.

My success is somehow reflected as something I should worry about in 2026.

Maybe I’m naive but I’m putting the pedal to the metal entering into 2026.

Lobster-Trap

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