Navigating sales: What to expect, How to Prepare and Earning Potential—Kim Chung | E184

The NoDegree Podcast – No Degree Success Stories for Job Searching, Careers, and Entrepreneurship

Jonaed interviews Kim Chung, who shares her experiences with three different sales bootcamps: RAM, Aspireship, and TrainYo. Kim provides insights into the strengths and weaknesses of each program and offers advice for choosing a bootcamp. She emphasizes the importance of hands-on learning and the need for comprehensive training that covers both fundamental and advanced sales skills. Kim also discusses the challenges of rejection in sales and the importance of self-care and mental preparation. The episode concludes with a discussion on entry-level SDR salaries and the potential for growth in the sales field.

Timestamps

• (00:00) — Introduction to podcast
• (01:27) — Introduction to Kim Chung: Career background | Experience with RAM
• (04:21) — Rating RAM
• (07:23) — Experience with Aspireship
• (08:59) — Rating Aspireship
• (09:36) — Aspects not covered by Aspireship
• (12:54) — Important things learned through these programs
• (14:09) — Job potential after Aspireship
• (15:12) — Facing rejection and other challenges
• (17:05) — Experience with TrainYo
• (22:12) — Rating TrainYo
• (25:26) — The missing piece
• (27:23) — Advice to boot camp seekers
• (30:45) — Advice to younger self before boot camps
• (31:09) — Entry level SDRs' salary and realistic earning potential
• (33:08) — Examples of successful salespeople without college degrees

Support/Contact Kim

• LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-chung/

Books and resources mentioned in this podcast:

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