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EPISODE · Apr 8, 2026 · 1H 39M

Aussie Sparky Quits $200K Job to Move to Bali

from Remote Sales · host Kris Cochrane

He was earning good money as an electrician.$200K a year, stable job, eight years in the trade…But Chris couldn’t shake the feeling that he wanted more freedom.In this episode of The Remote Sales Podcast, Chris shares how he went from being a sparky on the Gold Coast to breaking into remote sales, battling rejection, landing his first role, and getting ready to move to Bali just a few months later.This episode is a real look at what it takes to make a career change when the “safe” option is already paying well.Tune in to discover:✅ Why Chris walked away from a $200K electrical career✅ Why he originally thought remote sales was a scam✅ How Bali became the goal that drove everything✅ What happened after multiple interview rejections✅ How he landed his first remote sales role✅ The mindset, roleplays, and resilience that helped him break through✅ What it feels like to leave the golden handcuffs behind and bet on a new pathIf you’ve ever felt stuck in a well-paid job that still isn’t giving you the life you want, this one will hit home. Chris’s story is proof that sometimes the biggest opportunity sits on the other side of a very uncomfortable decision.Key moments:00:02:00 Leaving a cushy $200K sparky job00:05:00 Why Bali became the goal00:07:00 Thinking remote sales was a scam00:09:00 Investing in himself for the first time00:17:00 Going all-in on training and roleplay00:26:00 Rejection, setbacks, and interview lessons00:46:00 Quitting the job and leaving the golden handcuffs01:22:00 Why he finally committed to Bali01:32:00 The income potential of remote sales👉FREE $1,000-a-day Remote Sales Roadmap (how to make $1k-a-day as a remote closer)👈https://go.remotesalesinstitute.com/lm-a-lp👉Want to start your remote sales career? Book a call with the RSI Team👈https://bit.ly/rsidcyt👉Connect With Us👈https://www.instagram.com/remotesalesinstituteofficial/https://www.instagram.com/kriscochrane/https://remotesalesinstitute.com/

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