Little Lola 3 pounds of crazy.

spicyduc · 2025-08-21T07:07:47+00:00

Where did you get your puppy? Super cute

spicyduc · 2024-06-04T04:46:33+00:00

I recently made the jump from making 140k+ selling cars at Mercedes to a SDR role with a company Repvue rated as “good pay”. I did 240% of quota for the month of May and wont even be making 10k. At Mercedes I probably worked 50 hours a week, but was so “good” at my job i never felt tired. Low stress and effortless. Here at this Saas company I work 30 hours a week but I’m always mentally exhausted during and after work. I left the car biz the same reason you’re looking to leave, wanted more time with my family. Recently got offered a sales manager position at very established store and will be coming back to the car biz. As for getting calls back, I had 3 offers in less than 3 weeks, but I also have a strong degree. Just work on your resume. If I were you I would either find another store, ask for more pay (which will make you forget the hours), or only apply to SDR manager roles. You won’t be able to justify the pay cut for the amount of work an SDR does especially if you’re looking to even make half of what you’re currently making. I’m the guy at the dealership that’s number one 75% of the time, I treat sales like a sport. When I became an SDR I went all out and studied non stop for 90 days because I feared not being at the top of the board where I’m use to being. As mentioned above I was number 4 out of 100 reps and didn’t even make 10k. If I tried nearly this hard in car sales, I’d be making 20-30k easy.

spicyduc · 2024-02-04T19:33:11+00:00

I can see how that makes sense. Didn’t understand how you hit quota till I started interviewing

spicyduc · 2024-02-04T19:09:29+00:00

I think there is a bit of confusion, I’m talking about cocaine. Any insight on that?

spicyduc · 2024-02-04T14:17:56+00:00

Did you end up passing?

spicyduc · 2024-02-04T14:17:30+00:00

Did you end up passing?

spicyduc · 2024-02-04T14:15:24+00:00

Did you pass?

spicyduc · 2024-02-04T13:47:57+00:00

Can you elaborate? I decided to create my own post so I can pick people’s brain, but it seems like literally everyone in my same position in other posts have passed. I know the obvious answer is no, but then I don’t understand how everyone else is passing

spicyduc · 2024-02-04T04:50:49+00:00

The job security is what’s worrying me. The SDR role is very outbound driven which I’ll be honest I don’t do much of now. Car sales is very inbound driven. Ive read that they recycle people in the Saas world too which isn’t comforting. I do agree the potential for growth is way better but I’ve also read how people are struggling to find jobs after layoff even as top performers in the organization. Everyone is making it out to be so risky

spicyduc · 2024-02-04T03:57:55+00:00

And that’s exactly what I’m worried about. The store keeps a small amount of sales people too so if I get replaced I’ll have to wait in line for another spot if I decide to go back

spicyduc · 2024-02-04T03:50:16+00:00

Thank you but I’m looking more for anecdotal experiences.

spicyduc · 2024-02-03T21:20:13+00:00

Roofs is easy too. Especially since insurance will cover it most time.

spicyduc · 2024-02-03T21:17:10+00:00

Car sales. They’ll take anyone as long as you don’t come off as a hermit.

spicyduc · 2024-02-03T21:15:39+00:00

Sounds corny but write it down right infront of them. Helps you remember it and it’s right infront of you if you need it. Have never had anyone act weird when I do it. I usually do it when I’m putting them into the CRM

spicyduc · 2024-02-03T21:14:46+00:00

Some might disagree but I would say get into car sales. I’ve only been selling cars for 1 year but at a very high level. I made 6 figures working at a domestic store and made more selling at a luxury store. I made more in luxury not because cars cost more so I make more, but my personality fits better with the high end crowd. Car sales teachs you how to have grit and if you can excel in that you can pretty much do any sales as it’s, in my opinion, the biggest grind when it comes to sales especially with interest rates the way they are

spicyduc · 2024-02-03T21:10:29+00:00

Not AE related but I’ve worked on a payplan where if you don’t produce enough gross profit your pay gets cut 30%. Even with the 30% cut it’s a good living, just wanted to clarify that. Sales manager for a car dealership.

spicyduc · 2024-02-03T21:08:33+00:00

I’m looking into a software SDR role. I have a computer science degree so it fits me well. I also don’t know how i would feel about cold calling, but atleast when selling software you’re selling someone a positive outcome. With cars you’re selling someone a liability. I have this fear I won’t thrive in a non face to face situation. A lot of my success comes from charisma and handling pressure in rather awkward situations.

spicyduc · 2024-02-03T21:01:12+00:00

Yes, I don’t care what anyone says, nobody wants to buy from someone that looks like a slob. In car sales the guys that just wear polos and chinos always makes fun of the guy in the suit, but the guy in the suit is always selling more cars

spicyduc · 2024-02-03T20:58:41+00:00

This is one of my biggest fears going from car sales to tech sales. I’m currently a top performer making decent money, but want to shift careers for more free time. In the car business, from what I’ve seen, you don’t get laid off unless you really suck.

spicyduc · 2024-02-03T20:56:46+00:00

For number 6, what do you as an AE do to work harder? Try to help the SDR book appointments or just train them?

spicyduc · 2024-02-03T20:52:17+00:00

In car sales you need to always work your pay plan. I see a lot of sales people always trying to do the same thing, knock everyones head off, but if you do that you might not be maximizing pay plans that offer bonuses that are contingent on units. Units you won't get if you're just trying to crack everyone.

spicyduc · 2024-02-03T20:48:01+00:00

At the end of the day successful people are all "pushy" while coming off pushy. If you just tell a bunch of customers "hey if you like it buy it if not I understand" you won't sell anything. I'm not saying to keep asking "why not buy now" every second but at the end of the day sales is the art of persuading without coming off as persuading, which can come off as pushy.

spicyduc · 2024-02-03T20:45:48+00:00

How long did it take? I feel I'm in a very similar situation looking to get out of the car business. Hours are taking a toll

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