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EPISODE · Sep 17, 2025 · 22 MIN

DON’T HIRE A SALES MENTOR (Until You Hear This)

from Remote Sales · host Kris Cochrane

The remote sales industry is booming… BUT BEWARE! With the rise of “coaches” who’ve never closed a deal, knowing who to trust has never been more critical.In this episode of The Remote Sales podcast, you’ll learn the three non-negotiable pillars for vetting any sales mentor. You’ll also discover how to avoid scams and make sure you're getting real value from your investment. We’re also exposing the BIG red flags of fake coaches - and sharing insider tips from the recruitment side of the industry(Hint: we also recruit and place remote closers inside businesses - and we’ve picked up a thing or two along the way).Whether you're new to remote sales, looking to level up your skills, or transitioning from another career - this episode will save you time, money, and frustration. Tune in to discover:✅ How to spot bad sales coaches & avoid wasting money✅ The 3-step process to vet any remote sales mentor✅ Why so many “coaches” are just failed appointment setters✅ What real coaching looks like (and what it doesn’t)✅ How industry connections can make or break your sales career✅ The difference between selling and teaching salesTune in to protect yourself from the scammers and find a mentor who can actually launch and transform your sales careerKey Moments00:02:30 The shocking truth about fake mentors00:05:50 Industry boom = crap coaches00:09:10 Minimum experience requirements00:15:10 Career coaching vs sales coaching00:17:50 Validating actual results00:20:10 Red flags and warning signsHit play now to learn the exact questions to ask and verification methods that will help you identify the real deal from the bullcrap artists flooding the market.-👉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 a 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/

The remote sales industry is booming… BUT BEWARE! With the rise of “coaches” who’ve never closed a deal, knowing who to trust has never been more critical.In this episode of The Remote Sales podcast, you’ll learn the three non-negotiable pillars for vetting any sales mentor. You’ll also discover how to avoid scams and make sure you're getting real value from your investment. We’re also exposing the BIG red flags of fake coaches - and sharing insider tips from the recruitment side of the industry(Hint: we also recruit and place remote closers inside businesses - and we’ve picked up a thing or two along the way).Whether you're new to remote sales, looking to level up your skills, or transitioning from another career - this episode will save you time, money, and frustration. Tune in to discover:✅ How to spot bad sales coaches & avoid wasting money✅ The 3-step process to vet any remote sales mentor✅ Why so many “coaches” are just failed appointment setters✅ What real coaching looks like (and what it doesn’t)✅ How industry connections can make or break your sales career✅ The difference between selling and teaching salesTune in to protect yourself from the scammers and find a mentor who can actually launch and transform your sales careerKey Moments00:02:30 The shocking truth about fake mentors00:05:50 Industry boom = crap coaches00:09:10 Minimum experience requirements00:15:10 Career coaching vs sales coaching00:17:50 Validating actual results00:20:10 Red flags and warning signsHit play now to learn the exact questions to ask and verification methods that will help you identify the real deal from the bullcrap artists flooding the market.-👉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 a 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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