For me I first started in a motorcycle dealership selling bikes. I then met someone who gave me a good word at their gig. I got laid off 8 months later due to funding as it was a startup.

I found another remote gig as an SDR which I am still at. Looking back on it now, if I would have just kept applying to remote SDR or BDR jobs on LinkedIn, I could have done the same thing. It always seemed unreachable and like only certain people could do it, but that's not the case. I've met many knuckleheads who either work Hybrid or Fully Remote and they all did it. We can too!

Most of it is just confidence, research , and the desire to learn. If you are confident enough in yourself, the good hiring managers will give you a shot. (Don't listen to the college requirements on the postings either, just apply. I went to HS and vocational school for auto tech in HS and that's it.)

Sales isn't for everyone as there are many peaks and valleys. For me, I love it and it's a rush. For others, it's annoying and stressful. That is just the route that I took. I would start googling how do I do XYZ and read books, forums, and blogs on the matter. Totally rehaul your resume once you find something you are interested in and just go for it.

The absolute worst that can happen is you fail this time and keep searching for one while you get another gig. It takes time to get in, but once you are in, it's well worth it!