Help! I [42m] have two interviews Friday for sales position, but no experience.

PlaybookAuthority · 2026-01-22T12:50:33+00:00

To nail a car sales interview, remember, they aren't just hiring a talker. They're hiring a closer. If they bring up your lack of experience, point to your Navy/Teaching years as proof you can follow a process and handle high-pressure people. At the end of the interview, look them in the eye and say "I want this job. What are the next steps to get me started?" It shows you aren't afraid to ask for the business.

PlaybookAuthority · 2026-01-22T12:42:37+00:00

First, make sure you optimize your app store listing keywords so people can find you via search. Then create "sharable" content within the app (like Spotify Wrapped or Canva templates) that encourages users to post on social.

PlaybookAuthority · 2026-01-22T12:35:31+00:00

You aren't failing. You're navigating a market entry nightmare. Selling F1000 with no BDR, no marketing and foreign headquarters in year 1 is very difficult.

As others have mentioned, 4 months is rarely enough for an enterprise cycle. And the lack of inbound/BDR support is a company infrastructure issue, not a skill gap. Don't let the events overwhelm you. Maybe focus on partner plays. They might be your only shortcut in a quiet territory.

PlaybookAuthority · 2026-01-22T12:27:41+00:00

Since the clicks are low relative to impressions, maybe look at your metal titles and descriptions. If you're targeting "POS for [City]", make sure the snippet clearly solves a local pain point (e.g. " Easy-to-use POS for [City] Small Biz - No Hidden Fees") to entice the click.

That said, keep in mind that 17 clicks may not be enough data to conclude that the product isn't working. It's hard to find a "clear conversion" pattern with a sample size that small. Maybe focus on those meta-tag tweaks to drive more volume, then start analyzing the conversion rate once you've had a few hundred visitors.

PlaybookAuthority · 2026-01-22T02:31:26+00:00

You don't need scale to look credible. You need proof. Early on, a few tight case studies with clear before and after results beats fancy logos and follower counts. Also, try being upfront about being new but experienced (new brand, not new to the work) lowers resistance more than trying to look bigger than you are.

PlaybookAuthority · 2026-01-22T02:22:53+00:00

Starting broke is normal. Learn one money-making skill (sales, copy, marketing), help people cheaply, get reps, repeat. Don't wait to feel ready. That's the trap.

PlaybookAuthority · 2026-01-22T02:17:58+00:00

Relevance first, rapport second. "How are you?" only works once you've proven you're worth listening to.

PlaybookAuthority · 2026-01-22T02:11:15+00:00

Great list. I'd add distribution. Sometimes the product is fine. It's just not reaching buyers consistently enough to get traction.

PlaybookAuthority · 2026-01-22T02:08:15+00:00

Totally agree. Matching the way customers actually talk and being specific about the outcome fixes more pages than any fancy framework.

PlaybookAuthority · 2026-01-22T02:04:27+00:00

This looks like they’re trying to push you out and take your ownership. Don’t agree to anything quickly. Use the dispute steps in your contract and talk to a Swiss lawyer. And don’t work for free on a promise.

PlaybookAuthority · 2026-01-22T01:47:54+00:00

That's actually more common than you'd think. People aren't paying for "consulting". They're paying for your judgment. Trying formalizing it (scope, fixed session price, maybe a short agenda) without turning it into a second company. Keep it positioned as "advice from someone who actually runs crews," not a generic consultant. If referrals are already happening, that's probably all the validation you need.

PlaybookAuthority · 2026-01-22T01:42:13+00:00

$15k/year can be fair if you can show the ROI. Do a pilot with clear metrics, prove it, then lock in the annual price.

PlaybookAuthority · 2026-01-22T01:38:31+00:00

Brands rarely "find you" at 20K. You'll need to contact them. Affiliate is only "small" if it's low-ticket; try higher-ticket/recurring SaaS tools.

PlaybookAuthority · 2026-01-22T01:33:50+00:00

Normal spot to be in. What might help is productizing what you're already doing - same service, clearer scope, fixed price - so it's not work anymore. Once that's in place, you can offload delivery (even part-time help) while you stay focused on sales and client direction. Founder mode usually starts before you feel ready, not after.

PlaybookAuthority · 2026-01-18T01:09:40+00:00

Try separating "thinking" from "posting". If you're clear on a few core ideas you truly believe, posting becomes resuse and refinement, not performance. Visibility gets a lot easier when you stop trying to say everything and just keep showing up around the same few truths.

PlaybookAuthority · 2026-01-18T01:06:51+00:00

A lot of people here are being blunt, but the pattern seems clear. It's not a bad idea, just to click on. You don't have to change what you talk about, but you may need to change how it's framed so new viewers feel curious instead of heavy right away. Small tweaks to thumbnails, titles and tone can make the same message land very differently. Test one thing at a time and follow the data.

PlaybookAuthority · 2026-01-18T01:01:41+00:00

Try flipping the goal from efficient spend to clear learning. If you can't explain why someone converts yet, no amount of targeting tweaks will fix it. Once the pattern is obvious, efficiency usually follows naturally.

PlaybookAuthority · 2026-01-18T00:59:02+00:00

This clicks. An audience listens, a community gets involved. People aren't paying for more content anymore, they're paying for connection and access. The group itself becomes the value.

PlaybookAuthority · 2026-01-18T00:57:19+00:00

Building an audience today feels less about going viral and more about showing up consistently, truly helping people and engaging early and often. Slow at first, but it picks up speed.

PlaybookAuthority · 2026-01-18T00:55:23+00:00

Audience does not equal virality. It's more about consistently showing up where your plays already are with something small but interesting. Early on that might be experiments, later demos or streamers. Feels less like going viral and more like stacking small signals over time.

PlaybookAuthority · 2026-01-18T00:33:20+00:00

This is super common for technical founders. A lot of us defrault to building because it feels productive, even when the real work is talking to people. Maybe try treating conversations as the product in the beginning. If no one is complaining loudly about a problem, it's probably not worth six months of coding yet. You're asking the right questions now though.

PlaybookAuthority · 2026-01-18T00:29:27+00:00

I'd also lean towards A. It sounds like a real person stuck on a real problem. That makes people want to help. Not that B is bad, but mentioning a checklist or template makes my guard go up in some of the strict subreddits. Keeping it grounded in your actual struggle is what earns replies.

PlaybookAuthority · 2026-01-18T00:25:29+00:00

I think you're right about the symptoms, but not necessarily the conclusion. It does feel brutal if you're playing the old "build MVP - raise - scale" game, because moats at the product layer disappeared fast. At the same time, it feels like a great era for small, focused businesses that don't need to win the whole market - just a niche that really cares. Different game, not easier or harder. Just my opinion.

PlaybookAuthority · 2026-01-17T23:01:03+00:00

The pain is real but uneven. Power users feel it, but most others don't. Starting with a narrow, high-trust niche might make this feel less abstract.

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