"Struggling in the beginning can lead to long-term success, while early success followed by struggles can be more challenging."-Kaivona Parker

Summary

Kaivona Parker shares her journey from wearing a hard hat in the industrial sector to being dubbed as the most un-boring in the tech sales industry.

She emphasizes the importance of authenticity and engaging sales techniques.

Kaivona Parker discusses the challenges she faced as a woman in a male-dominated field and how she overcame them by embracing her true self.

She also provides advice for those starting out in sales and highlights the significance of setting proper expectations and focusing on improving sales acumen.

The conversation explores the importance of understanding and supporting sales representatives in order to increase productivity and achieve sales goals.

It emphasizes the need for managers to listen to their reps, provide guidance, and create a positive work environment.

The conversation also highlights the significance of having a well-defined sales process that is not dependent on individual salespeople.

It emphasizes the need for documenting processes and focusing on incremental improvements.

The conversation concludes with a discussion on taking risks and trusting in one's abilities.

Takeaways

1. Authenticity and engaging sales techniques are crucial for success in the sales industry.
2. Embracing your true self and not compromising your identity is important, especially in male-dominated fields.
3. Setting proper expectations and focusing on improving sales acumen can lead to better results.
4. Taking time for self-reflection and listening to your own conversations can help identify areas for improvement.
5. Understanding and supporting sales representatives is crucial for increasing productivity and achieving sales goals.
6. Managers should listen to their reps, provide guidance, and create a positive work environment.
7. Having a well-defined sales process that is not dependent on individual salespeople is essential for long-term success.
8. Documenting processes and focusing on incremental improvements can lead to sustainable growth.
9. Taking risks and trusting in one's abilities is necessary for personal and professional growth.

Chapters

• 00:00 -Introduction and Background
• 03:19 -Challenges in a Male-Dominated Field
• 07:31 -Advice for Younger Self
• 11:23 -Balancing Generosity and Financial Gain
• 20:28 -Setting Proper Expectations and Improving Sales Acumen
• 23:43 -Understanding and Supporting Sales Representatives
• 27:45 -The Impact of Rejection and Lack of Understanding
• 29:59 -Struggling in the Beginning vs. Early Success
• 34:11 -Slowing Down to Speed Up
• 37:24 -Taking Risks and Trusting in One's Abilities

To Connect With Kaivona Parker

LinkedIn-linkedin.com/in/kaivona-parker

Website-calendly.com/kaipagency/virtual-hang 

Connect with Wesleyne on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/wesleyne/

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