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EPISODE · Mar 11, 2026 · 33 MIN

7 Red Flags to Spot a FAKE Remote Working Opportunity

from Remote Sales · host Kris Cochrane

Remote Sales Roles are exploding in popularity.With more companies hiring remote closers and appointment setters than ever before… scammers and low-quality opportunities are also increasing.In this episode of The Remote Sales Podcast, Kris and Shani break down the 7 biggest red flags to watch out for when evaluating remote sales roles.Because while the right role can completely change your life… the wrong one can waste months of your time (and sometimes cost you money).We cover the difference between actual scams and just bad job opportunities, plus the practical checks you should run before accepting any role.In this episode, we cover:✅ The difference between a scam vs a bad remote sales job✅ Why remote sales scams are increasing as the industry grows✅ The 7 biggest red flags when evaluating opportunities✅ Why some companies oversell the income potential✅ The dangerous “pay to get the job” model✅ How to check if a company actually has real clients and results✅ Why unclear lead systems destroy most sales roles✅ How vague commission structures can mislead candidatesYou’ll also learn a simple recruiter checklist you can use before accepting any role.If you’re exploring remote sales, high-ticket closing, or appointment setting… this episode will help you avoid costly mistakes and find legitimate opportunities.

Remote Sales Roles are exploding in popularity.With more companies hiring remote closers and appointment setters than ever before… scammers and low-quality opportunities are also increasing.In this episode of The Remote Sales Podcast, Kris and Shani break down the 7 biggest red flags to watch out for when evaluating remote sales roles.Because while the right role can completely change your life… the wrong one can waste months of your time (and sometimes cost you money).We cover the difference between actual scams and just bad job opportunities, plus the practical checks you should run before accepting any role.In this episode, we cover:✅ The difference between a scam vs a bad remote sales job✅ Why remote sales scams are increasing as the industry grows✅ The 7 biggest red flags when evaluating opportunities✅ Why some companies oversell the income potential✅ The dangerous “pay to get the job” model✅ How to check if a company actually has real clients and results✅ Why unclear lead systems destroy most sales roles✅ How vague commission structures can mislead candidatesYou’ll also learn a simple recruiter checklist you can use before accepting any role.If you’re exploring remote sales, high-ticket closing, or appointment setting… this episode will help you avoid costly mistakes and find legitimate opportunities.

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