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EPISODE · Aug 13, 2025 · 33 MIN

How to Become an Appointment Setter with No Experience | Braden Leigh’s Remote Sales Journey

from Remote Sales · host Kris Cochrane

The gap between wanting a remote sales career and actually landing a high-ticket sales job can feel intimidating - especially if you’re doing it alone.Braden Leigh experienced this firsthand when he applied for appointment setter roles. Like many aspiring remote closers and setters looking for work-from-home jobs, he quickly discovered that breaking into B2B sales without experience can sometimes feel trickyIn this episode, you’ll hear the exact transformation process that took Braden from frustrated applicant to a high-performing remote appointment setter (SDR) at a prestigious accounting firm. He shares how investing in remote sales training with The Remote Sales Institute unlocked performance levels he didn’t know were possible. This helped him smash KPIs in his first month and thrive in a complex performance-based sales role.We break down the day-to-day reality of working as an SDR for a global company, including the real earning potential at each stag. Braden opens up about overcoming partner resistance, imposter syndrome, and the fear of investing in yourself when money is tight. Key Points00:01:20 Background and Current Role00:04:00 Struggling Before Remote Sales00:06:20 The Fear of Taking the Leap00:09:40 Challenges of Applying Without Training00:13:00 Landing the Role00:16:40 Day-to-Day Responsibilities as a setter00:19:40 Earning Potential and Career Trajectory00:23:20 Flexibility And Freedom00:27:20 Advice for Career ChangersHit play now and discover how to become an appointment setter and land roles - and why this could be the remote sales job with high earning potential you’ve been looking for.-👉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 gap between wanting a remote sales career and actually landing a high-ticket sales job can feel intimidating - especially if you’re doing it alone.Braden Leigh experienced this firsthand when he applied for appointment setter roles. Like many aspiring remote closers and setters looking for work-from-home jobs, he quickly discovered that breaking into B2B sales without experience can sometimes feel trickyIn this episode, you’ll hear the exact transformation process that took Braden from frustrated applicant to a high-performing remote appointment setter (SDR) at a prestigious accounting firm. He shares how investing in remote sales training with The Remote Sales Institute unlocked performance levels he didn’t know were possible. This helped him smash KPIs in his first month and thrive in a complex performance-based sales role.We break down the day-to-day reality of working as an SDR for a global company, including the real earning potential at each stag. Braden opens up about overcoming partner resistance, imposter syndrome, and the fear of investing in yourself when money is tight. Key Points00:01:20 Background and Current Role00:04:00 Struggling Before Remote Sales00:06:20 The Fear of Taking the Leap00:09:40 Challenges of Applying Without Training00:13:00 Landing the Role00:16:40 Day-to-Day Responsibilities as a setter00:19:40 Earning Potential and Career Trajectory00:23:20 Flexibility And Freedom00:27:20 Advice for Career ChangersHit play now and discover how to become an appointment setter and land roles - and why this could be the remote sales job with high earning potential you’ve been looking for.-👉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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