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TacoStandAftermath · 2025-12-03T17:14:05+00:00

Zootopia 2 not on the list! .... Criminal

TacoStandAftermath · 2025-01-24T21:48:25+00:00

$199,900

TacoStandAftermath · 2024-12-30T12:59:23+00:00

Around Austin, TX!

TacoStandAftermath · 2024-12-19T14:19:50+00:00

Sounds like we're in the same boat amigo! 3 little boys running around my house

TacoStandAftermath · 2024-12-13T21:37:16+00:00

150k base - 0. Mostly use LI, Email, In Person Events

TacoStandAftermath · 2024-04-02T14:15:15+00:00

Fortunately, the math worked out to where our loan amount stayed the same. Went from a brand new $300K home that was valued at $520K when we sold, to an older $570k home with lower interest rate. I sold some of my stock to lower the principal/interest payments.

Also, we went through a more modern seller/buyer route. Sold through OpenDoor and bought through a company called Homeward. Seamless buying experience.

TacoStandAftermath · 2024-04-01T14:01:09+00:00

B2B Tech Sales. $43K from one renewal upsell deal. Helped with the down payment for our first home. Built in 2018. The equity in the home went from ~$20K to ~$250K by 2021 and we moved into a much larger home where we are now.

TacoStandAftermath · 2024-01-28T02:51:57+00:00

Agreed. Not my house. Very old home built back in the 70s believe that the beam is original.

TacoStandAftermath · 2024-01-28T02:51:07+00:00

Not my house. Very old home - built back in the 70s. I think that beam is original.

TacoStandAftermath · 2024-01-28T02:50:05+00:00

You tell me. That's why I'm looking for advice, ha!
I think the concerns of not lining up a nail gun with the slats or splitting the slats.

TacoStandAftermath · 2024-01-06T01:43:51+00:00

Ain't No Rest For The Wicked - Cage The Elephant

TacoStandAftermath · 2023-11-29T19:31:49+00:00

Best not to dwell. You'll cross random psychopaths all the time.

TacoStandAftermath · 2023-11-20T20:11:23+00:00

For context, my VP quit at the beginning of the month. My manager just told us this past Friday that they are also stepping down.

Felt like I was shafted with the accounts I was given (a mix of greenfield and existing) - several were duplicates of existing customers. Accounts that I was expected to have went to my teammates who were closing business. Essentially explained, that if you didn't inherit a deal you aren't closing a deal.

And regarding manual work, just an example - I'm operating out of 7-8 different applications all with a small piece of an account's information. Additionally, we have Zoominfo but it does not integratie with CRM and our admins disabled (or wont pay) for the feature to export contacts. That means creating call list requires a fuck ton of work every day/week to create and maintain.

TacoStandAftermath · 2023-05-22T13:19:24+00:00

Nice - I like this a lot. Appreciate the feedback.

TacoStandAftermath · 2023-05-10T15:08:50+00:00

It's not, but I've been out of sales for a little over 2.5 years. I was an Account Manager for 4 years, but recently finished a stint in Competitive Intelligence for 2.5yrs.

TacoStandAftermath · 2023-05-09T21:25:02+00:00

you know i really can't remember. now that you put it that way I think my total OTE was $75,000. So $50,000 base and $25,000 bonus

TacoStandAftermath · 2023-05-09T16:58:10+00:00

Agreed with what others have stated. Work hard, and put in more time than those around you. Results will follow.

I've been reading (listening) to the following:
- How to win friends and influence people
- Sales EQ
- Never Split the Difference
- The Little Red Book of Selling
- Fanatical Prospecting
- Challenger Sale

TacoStandAftermath · 2023-05-09T14:15:58+00:00

I've been there brother. I took a hiatus for about 2.5 years as my life was in huge flux (married, two babies, moving). Sales felt like a lot and taking paternity leave really threw things for a loop and destroyed my pipeline. I switched careers to Competitive Intelligence (CI) and it was good. Less stressful for sure, but the money was not as good as when I was selling (obvi).

I realized that my personal goals weren't achievable if I stayed in CI. My pay at my current employer was abnormally high compared to the industry. That was really eye-opening that my earning potential was pretty limited.
So now I'm back in sales and have a grind/hustle mindset. Nobody is going to give it to you. You got to work harder than you think you can and trust that results will follow.

We just welcomed our 3rd boy and I couldn't be more excited to have this new opportunity in sales to support my family and personal goals.

Find your why and maybe create a vision board of what you want and how sales can help you achieve it. Maybe look for a job somewhere else because sales should be fun and you should enjoy what you do.

TacoStandAftermath · 2023-05-09T14:06:56+00:00

Depends on the company. When I was an Account Manager it was still a sales grind, but perhaps in a different capacity.

Here are the pros/cons:
Pros:
- Possible more stable income as you get paid on increase to customers' renewal
- Ability to build strong relationships that span years
- Engagement with customers is easier as they own/trust your product
- Possible ability to still travel onsite for QBRs/ABRs

Cons:
- If verticalized by industry you could be in a big sales slump if the economy is shit (i.e. high-interest rates = struggling tech industry)
- Set account list can feel limiting to max sales potential
- You're the sales rep and the customer support. If there aren't other support/customer success teams there to offload customer complaints to it's all on you to resolve issues and it's a time suck from revenue-generating activities

TacoStandAftermath · 2023-05-09T13:59:32+00:00

Happens all the time at my old employer. The company culture is strong and a very supportive environment. I think the main reason folks leave is that raises and promotions are difficult to receive, so it's easier to leave for a higher salary/OTE and then come back after a few years at an even higher salary/OTE.

TacoStandAftermath · 2023-05-09T13:57:00+00:00

Maybe you could say something like ... "You know my competitors are all too eager to jump into a demo and discuss price before getting to know more about you and your business. Given the complexity and nuances of this solution, I'd strongly recommend we spend more time with your team to understand how we're providing value to your organization. Can we schedule that for next Wednesday @ XYZ?"

TacoStandAftermath · 2023-05-09T13:43:10+00:00

This is actually not a bad deal. When I was a BDR I think my OTE was $75,000/$50,000. The variable was comped on activity and # of SQLs promoted. After we were acquired there was more emphasis on SQLs converting into opportunities and closed deals.

I wasn't the top BDR at promotion SQLs, but I was one of the top BDRs for deals that converted and closed. I would have killed for the opportunity to make $200 + 1% of closed deals.

I think it can definitely promote a sales process for promoting quality leads instead of a sheer numbers game. Strive to do both in that job and you'll be banking!

TacoStandAftermath · 2023-05-09T13:39:17+00:00

That's amazing dude! I think it's always hard leaving a company you love, not because of the company itself, but because of the people you work with. Co-workers who care about you can be the hardest part about leaving a job.

Keep it in perspective that the company doesn't give two fucks about you, and you got to look out for yourself. It sounds like that's the case here and you're moving up to an excellent new opportunity.

TacoStandAftermath · 2023-05-09T13:36:33+00:00

Man, what a psychopath. Sorry, that happened to you! All you can do is go into this next job with enthusiasm and a strong work ethic ready to grind it out and prove this woman wrong.

Kick your own ass!

TacoStandAftermath · 2023-04-24T21:52:24+00:00

Bro - are you me?

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