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What would you tell your 22 year old self just starting out in sales?

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  1. Jessica Holmes
    Jessica Holmes

    Adobe Director, Adobe Sales Academy • Thu

    Here's what I wish I'd known earlier in my career: Your reputation is your longest-running asset. How you show up, how you treat people, whether you do what you say you're going to do - all of this follows you everywhere and will be what sets you apart. Get comfortable being bad at things faster. Being in sales, and especially tech, the learning curve is steep and public. The reps who accelerate are the ones who aren't precious about looking inexperienced, they're eager to learn. Ask the questio ...Read More

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  2. Justin Offermann
    Justin Offermann

    Hedra Head of Sales-Led Growth • 3mo

    What I’d tell my 22-year-old self starting in sales: stay relentlessly curious and optimize for learning, not a perfect plan. At 22 you’ll feel pressure to “pick your lane,” but your advantage is adaptability. Industries, roles, and tools will change faster than your 5–10 year plan. Keep curiosity as a daily habit. Explore beyond sales (product, marketing, CS). The best sellers win because they understand the whole system, not just the pitch. Master fundamentals early (they compound forever): di ...Read More

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