Why He left His FIFO job for remote sales work in Bali | Michael Candeloro episode artwork

EPISODE · Dec 3, 2025 · 24 MIN

Why He left His FIFO job for remote sales work in Bali | Michael Candeloro

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Michael Candeloro is a former FIFO worker and electrician who walked away from a $200,000-a-year job in the mines - to become a remote appointment setter, working from cafes and beaches in Bali.In this episode of The Remote Sales podcast, Michael shares the real reasons he left the FIFO life behind…And what the freedom to live life on his terms now looks like.If you’re a FIFO, tradie, or someone stuck in a corporate job, this episode is for you.Tune in to hear about:✅The challenges FIFO workers face (burnout, loneliness, missing out on life)✅How he transitioned into remote sales without any previous experience✅Why he chose remote sales & appointment setting over other opportunities, like eCommerce✅What a day in the life looks like as a remote setter working from Bali✅The exact training & community that helped him land his remote job✅How he plans to scale into a remote closing role and potentially out-earn FIFO✅Advice for tradies who want to escape the FIFO cycleThis episode shows you how it’s possible to work remotely, earn a stable income, and finally regain your freedom.Key moments:00:02:00 The hidden cost of FIFO work00:05:00 Remote sales vs e-commerce00:06:40 Day in the life (Bali)00:10:00 Getting scammed by a fake coach00:12:20 RSI felt different00:15:20 Objection handling masterclass00:17:00 Can anyone learn sales skills?00:19:00 Future plans00:20:40 Advice for stuck FIFO workersMichael's story is proof that you don’t need to stay stuck in the career you’re in now. With the right mindset, training, and community, you can earn good money remotely and get your life back.-👉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/

Michael Candeloro is a former FIFO worker and electrician who walked away from a $200,000-a-year job in the mines - to become a remote appointment setter, working from cafes and beaches in Bali.In this episode of The Remote Sales podcast, Michael shares the real reasons he left the FIFO life behind…And what the freedom to live life on his terms now looks like.If you’re a FIFO, tradie, or someone stuck in a corporate job, this episode is for you.Tune in to hear about:✅The challenges FIFO workers face (burnout, loneliness, missing out on life)✅How he transitioned into remote sales without any previous experience✅Why he chose remote sales & appointment setting over other opportunities, like eCommerce✅What a day in the life looks like as a remote setter working from Bali✅The exact training & community that helped him land his remote job✅How he plans to scale into a remote closing role and potentially out-earn FIFO✅Advice for tradies who want to escape the FIFO cycleThis episode shows you how it’s possible to work remotely, earn a stable income, and finally regain your freedom.Key moments:00:02:00 The hidden cost of FIFO work00:05:00 Remote sales vs e-commerce00:06:40 Day in the life (Bali)00:10:00 Getting scammed by a fake coach00:12:20 RSI felt different00:15:20 Objection handling masterclass00:17:00 Can anyone learn sales skills?00:19:00 Future plans00:20:40 Advice for stuck FIFO workersMichael's story is proof that you don’t need to stay stuck in the career you’re in now. With the right mindset, training, and community, you can earn good money remotely and get your life back.-👉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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