DeJuan Brown, Solution Specialist Director at Microsoft with over 20 years of sales experience, joins Ashleigh and Ryan to talk about career portfolios, authenticity, and self-awareness.

His Sales Journey

-Through a relationship he built while working in the service industry, DeJuan was drawn into sales.

-The first company he joined in a sales role he was at for 12 years before moving on to work in outside sales at Bloomberg. Since then, he has worked in a variety of roles in the sales industry at a wide range of companies.

Career Portfolio

-DeJuan emphasizes following your passion rather than money. Doing this allows you to stay open to conversations, relationships, and experiences.

-You can have success in sales by being regimented and following a linear path. But you can also find it by being creative and freeform. It’s about finding a company that supports you and a product you believe in.

Self-Awareness

-There are many types of sales, so there is no need to stay in a role where you are not finding success or happiness. You have to understand what is or isn’t working for you.

Resources

-Sales For The Culture

-Enneagram

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