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EPISODE · Jun 22, 2026 · 53 MIN

#149 How to Break Into Tech Sales: He Cold Called the Hiring Manager (Then Became One)

from The Chris Bussing Podcast [ Sell More | Live More ] · host Chris Bussing

Chat with me about 1-1 coaching: 👉https://calendly.com/bussingventures/session🎯 Free Cold Calling System →https://techsalesaccelerator.framer.website/🏢 Book me for corporate sales training & speaking →https://calendly.com/bussingventures/bussing-sales-speaking-training-consultIn this video, Joshua breaks down how to break into tech sales and shows you how to stand out, get interviews, and build a successful career without previous sales experience.Connect With Joshua →https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-gibbs-3900b1110Timestamps00:00 - Intro00:46 - From Accounting to Tech Sales03:55 - How Joshua Broke Into Tech Sales08:18 - The Omni channel Job Search Strategy09:28 - What to Say in a Voicemail16:57 - How to Write an Outreach Email That Gets Responses20:01 - How Joshua Got Hired at MongoDB24:29 - Why Choosing the Right Sales Leader Matters26:32 - How to Choose the Right Tech Company29:13 - The Best Types of AI Companies to Join32:31 - How LaunchDarkly Supports the AI Boom36:36 - How Salespeople Can Build Technical Knowledge With AI37:58 - How to Stand Out in a Tech Sales Interview43:01 - How an Elevator Salesperson Broke Into Tech Sales45:07 - How to Overcome the Fear of Cold Calling51:31 - Why Tech Sales Is an Amazing CareerABOUT ME:I help B2B tech companies build world-class outbound sales teams through training programs, workshops, and sales kickoffs. Former seller at Oracle, Google, & an AWS partner who has coached 100s of reps across the industry to hit quota & unlock their personal potential. »»» Subscribe for weekly tips to help you SELL more and LIVE more! «««

Chat with me about 1-1 coaching: 👉https://calendly.com/bussingventures/session🎯 Free Cold Calling System →https://techsalesaccelerator.framer.website/🏢 Book me for corporate sales training & speaking →https://calendly.com/bussingventures/bussing-sales-speaking-training-consultIn this video, Joshua breaks down how to break into tech sales and shows you how to stand out, get interviews, and build a successful career without previous sales experience.Connect With Joshua →https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-gibbs-3900b1110Timestamps00:00 - Intro00:46 - From Accounting to Tech Sales03:55 - How Joshua Broke Into Tech Sales08:18 - The Omni channel Job Search Strategy09:28 - What to Say in a Voicemail16:57 - How to Write an Outreach Email That Gets Responses20:01 - How Joshua Got Hired at MongoDB24:29 - Why Choosing the Right Sales Leader Matters26:32 - How to Choose the Right Tech Company29:13 - The Best Types of AI Companies to Join32:31 - How LaunchDarkly Supports the AI Boom36:36 - How Salespeople Can Build Technical Knowledge With AI37:58 - How to Stand Out in a Tech Sales Interview43:01 - How an Elevator Salesperson Broke Into Tech Sales45:07 - How to Overcome the Fear of Cold Calling51:31 - Why Tech Sales Is an Amazing CareerABOUT ME:I help B2B tech companies build world-class outbound sales teams through training programs, workshops, and sales kickoffs. Former seller at Oracle, Google, & an AWS partner who has coached 100s of reps across the industry to hit quota & unlock their personal potential. »»» Subscribe for weekly tips to help you SELL more and LIVE more! «««

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