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#129 Ex-CRO Reveals How to Break Into Tech Sales in 2026 (Step-by-Step)


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Download my free cold calling system📲👉https://techsalesaccelerator.framer.website/Are you an SDR or AE who wants to master outbound? 🤔 Apply to Tech Sales Accelerator! 👉https://calendly.com/chrisbussingchannel/free-strategy-call-cloneConnect With Jon 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonrydberg1Work With Jon 👉 https://alignrev.comChapters00:00 - Identifying Best Career Opportunities 02:04 - Starting as an AE without prior SDR experience03:17 - The importance of networking04:33 - Big tech vs. Early startup 06:49 - Creative networking for top opportunities 10:43 - Tips for effective interviewing in tech sales 17:35 - Answering: "Walk me through your experience/resume" 22:31 - Answering: "Why are you getting into tech sales?" 27:51 - Answering: "Why do you want to work for our company?" 31:41 - Approaching behavioral questions36:13 - The importance of storytelling in interviews 38:17 - Preparing for role-related questions 40:57 - Negotiating effectively to maximize compensation 42:48 - John's work with Align Advisory Group 44:02 - The importance of family and work-life balance👨‍💻CHRIS BUSSING'S BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE:🧑For 10 years, I've worked in tech sales at companies like Oracle, Google, and a global startup. I've also interviewed some of the biggest names in B2B tech sales on my podcast. I'm passionate about helping as many people as I can ride the tech sales wave to a life of freedom and impact as well as helping startups and enterprises kickstart and grow their sales development engine. »»» Subscribe for weekly tips to help you SELL more and LIVE more! «««

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