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EPISODE · Jul 16, 2026 · 45 MIN

How a Personal Trainer Became a Remote Closer (Without Sales Experience) | Scott Wilson

from Remote Sales · host Kris Cochrane

After closing his gym, commuting across Sydney, and struggling to make online coaching work, Scott Wilson discovered remote sales.You’ll hear how Scott started as an appointment setter, worked his way up to becoming a remote closer, and is now closing high-ticket deals - while working from home.We also dig into why athletes make great salespeople, the 5 Ps framework Scott uses to master any skill, and how frameworks beat guesswork in sales calls.In this episode, you'll learn:✅How Scott transitioned from personal trainer to remote closer✅What it's really like learning remote sales with no experience✅The biggest mistakes new appointment setters make✅How to progress from appointment setter to high-ticket closer✅The mindset required to succeed in commission-based sales✅Why athletes often thrive in remote sales careers✅How remote work created more freedom for Scott and his familyIf you're considering a career change or want to learn one of today's most valuable high-income skills, this episode provides an honest look at what it actually takes to succeed in remote sales.Key moments:00:00:00 Intro00:01:00 Athlete turns remote closer00:05:00 The 12-month ultimatum00:11:40 Christine's big hesitations00:17:20 Zero sales experience00:22:00 Landing the engineering offer00:27:40 Six closes from seven00:34:40 The five Ps framework00:38:40 Life without the commute00:42:20 Owning the pride-👉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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