Behind the Bar to Sales VP & Owner: Neil Rogers' Path to Professional Fulfillment

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Neil Rogers is a speaker and recently published author of the book, Bar Tips: Everything I Needed To Know In Sales I Learned Behind The Bar. This episode tracks a multi-pivot journey from bartending at Tia’s & Boston Sail Loft to consummate salesperson and entrepreneur. He talks about struggling through school but finding his way, mastering sales performance and how bartending prepared Neil for it all -- landing ultimately in his role as owner and VP of Marketing & Sales at Rogers Marketing for nearly 26 years. There’s a lot of wisdom in this one for you if you’re seeking more meaning in a new professional space, and broader life lessons on transferring your skills to find more purpose on an unconventional path! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Neil shares his journey from bartending to becoming a successful salesperson and entrepreneur, offering valuable insights into the power of transferable skills in business.

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