EPISODE · Nov 5, 2025 · 45 MIN
The President turned CEO at The Other Side of Sales Consulting ft. Ashleigh Early
from She's So Suite Podcast · host Kristi Faltorusso
She's So Suite is brought to you by Client Success. The easiest to use, fastest to implement software to reduce churn & increase customer revenue. Request a demo at https://www.clientsuccess.com/In this episode, I, Kristi Faltorusso, sit down with Ashleigh Early, CEO of Other Side of Sales Consulting and Head of Growth at MKG Marketing, who shares her unconventional career path, from studying opera performance and political science to thriving in tech sales, surviving layoffs, and building a successful consulting career. Timestamps 0:00 - Preview1:15 - Meet Ashleigh Early2:10 - Origin Story: Other Side of Sales9:24 - Solopreneurship: Realities and Lessons15:05 - Financial Realities for Young Professionals16:43 - First Business Trip & Financial Challenges21:55 - Pitfalls of Rigid Playbook Consulting26:35 - Acceptability of Moving Back to Corporate Roles30:40 - Early Career & Aspirations Growing Up35:50 - First Exposure and Transition into Sales via SDR roles38:38 - Work-Life Regulation40:15 - The Power of Not Disclosing Everything at Work43:18 - Wrap-Up and Check Out Part Two---- Connect with the guest:Ashleigh Early: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleighearly/Connect with Kristi Faltorusso: Website: https://www.kristifaltorusso.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristiserrano/----- Follow the Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvmKTIOWzy8e3kbzHr4f9VMr1oGfK5Qc_Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Pf1SZMvfwvSJTA6WnpNjPApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shes-so-suite-podcast/id1730535499To learn more about Wednesday Women check out theirWebsite: https://www.wednesdaywomen.org/LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wednesday-women/Connect with the Show Producer:Manali: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manalibhat/_____________________Keywords:consulting, fractional sales leadership, revenue optimization, founder-led sales, B2B sales motion, scalable sales practices, agency growth, SEO, digital ads, small marketing teams, women in sales, sales conference, diversity in leadership, content creation, solopreneurship, networking, work-life balance, career transitions, LinkedIn personal branding, financial challenges, expense reimbursement, mentorship for women, tech layoffs, burnout, business travel policies, sales leadership, startup culture_____________________About She's So Suite Podcast: Embark on a journey with Kristi in each podcast episode as she engages in insightful conversations with accomplished women in the C-suite. Explore their unique stories, triumphs, challenges, dreams, and valuable advice that will inspire and empower you. Tune in for an enriching experience as Kristi delves into the depth of their professional journeys and brings you closer to the dynamic world of female leaders at the top.
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She's So Suite is brought to you by Client Success. The easiest to use, fastest to implement software to reduce churn & increase customer revenue. Request a demo at https://www.clientsuccess.com/In this episode, I, Kristi Faltorusso, sit down with Ashleigh Early, CEO of Other Side of Sales Consulting and Head of Growth at MKG Marketing, who shares her unconventional career path, from studying opera performance and political science to thriving in tech sales, surviving layoffs, and building a successful consulting career. Timestamps 0:00 - Preview1:15 - Meet Ashleigh Early2:10 - Origin Story: Other Side of Sales9:24 - Solopreneurship: Realities and Lessons15:05 - Financial Realities for Young Professionals16:43 - First Business Trip & Financial Challenges21:55 - Pitfalls of Rigid Playbook Consulting26:35 - Acceptability of Moving Back to Corporate Roles30:40 - Early Career & Aspirations Growing Up35:50 - First Exposure and Transition into Sales via SDR roles38:38 - Work-Life Regulation40:15 - The Power of Not Disclosing Everything at Work43:18 - Wrap-Up and Check Out Part Two---- Connect with the guest:Ashleigh Early: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleighearly/Connect with Kristi Faltorusso: Website: https://www.kristifaltorusso.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristiserrano/----- Follow the Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvmKTIOWzy8e3kbzHr4f9VMr1oGfK5Qc_Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Pf1SZMvfwvSJTA6WnpNjPApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shes-so-suite-podcast/id1730535499To learn more about Wednesday Women check out theirWebsite: https://www.wednesdaywomen.org/LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wednesday-women/Connect with the Show Producer:Manali: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manalibhat/_____________________Keywords:consulting, fractional sales leadership, revenue optimization, founder-led sales, B2B sales motion, scalable sales practices, agency growth, SEO, digital ads, small marketing teams, women in sales, sales conference, diversity in leadership, content creation, solopreneurship, networking, work-life balance, career transitions, LinkedIn personal branding, financial challenges, expense reimbursement, mentorship for women, tech layoffs, burnout, business travel policies, sales leadership, startup culture_____________________About She's So Suite Podcast: Embark on a journey with Kristi in each podcast episode as she engages in insightful conversations with accomplished women in the C-suite. Explore their unique stories, triumphs, challenges, dreams, and valuable advice that will inspire and empower you. Tune in for an enriching experience as Kristi delves into the depth of their professional journeys and brings you closer to the dynamic world of female leaders at the top.
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