My first sales job was at Interwoven, the fastest growing software company in Silicon Valley at the time.
I wasn’t actually looking for a job.
But I bumped into a friend at a Giants game who talked me into applying because he would get a $3K referral bonus.
My title was “Corporate Sales Rep.”
I was cold calling, cold emailing, and faxing (yup, circa 2000).
I loved it: the energy, my peers, the mentorship, and just the chance to be part of a team professionally.
I learned some valuable lessons at this first job:
1. The more work you do, the better off you’ll be.
2. Being prepared, having a system, and being organized makes you a little bit better than everyone else.
3. Making connections with people is more than just asking about the weather in their city.
For others who are just starting out, or are in the midst of their own professional journey, I’ve found the most impactful opportunities often come from the most unexpected places.
Like Giants games.
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