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Sales Geek Offer:FMU has partnered with SalesGeek Manchester to offer a 90-minute online session for £60 designed to shift your sales mindset and build real confidence. This session is ISP accredited, ensuring you learn from real sales professionalsREGISTER FOR THE COURSE NOW! https://form.jotform.com/fmustudios/intro-into-salesAPPRENTICE OPPORTUNITY - APPLY NOW: https://linkly.link/2bgJdIn this unfiltered episode of the FMU Founders Mindset Unfiltered podcast, we sit down with David Mercado , a seasoned sales leader and the driving force behind SalesGeek Manchester. David has built his successful career around changing the negative narrative associated with sales. He helps businesses implement structured, practical, and nononsense sales systems to drive revenue.David shares his incredible journey, starting with his competitive baseball career in 2003, where he was even scouted by the Atlanta Braves. After an injury tragically ended his athletic dreams, David faced a massive "identity shift". He explains how the discipline, consistency, and resilience learned from competitive sports became the foundation for his success in the business world.Follow David on Socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.mercado.61/https://www.instagram.com/salesgeekhq/https://www.instagram.com/salesgeekmcr/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmercadosgm/Follow us on Socials:Instagram: / foundersmindsetunfiltered Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2jaATPG...TikTok: / foundermindsetpodcast00:00:00 - Guest Introduction & Background Story 00:04:55 - Failing Early and Letting Go of the “Perfect Plan” 00:09:40 - Why Self-Education Beats Traditional Schooling 00:15:30 - Learning Skills That Actually Make You Money 00:22:10 - How to Teach Yourself New Skills Effectively 00:30:45 - Real-World Experience vs Classroom Knowledge 00:38:20 - Overcoming Fear, Doubt, and Starting Late 00:47:30 - The Role of Mentors and Learning From Others 00:55:40 - How to Build Skills Without a Degree 01:04:10 - Career Pivots, Reinventing Yourself 01:12:45 - Creating Opportunities Through Action 01:20:30 - Saying Yes to Growth Opportunities 01:26:00 - Final Advice on Lifelong Learning