EPISODE · Aug 1, 2023 · 40 MIN
Why I Quit Being a Cop to Work in Tech Sales
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What would make a decorated federal investigator quit his job to start over at the bottom of the tech sales ladder? This video is the unfiltered story of Why I Quit Being a Cop to Work in Tech Sales. Taft Love shares his journey from working on a federal white-collar crime task force to grinding it out as an entry-level sales rep in San Francisco. He gets real about the financial frustrations and lack of meritocracy that drove him out of law enforcement and the lessons he learned about starting over, finding mentors, and building a new career from scratch. This is a masterclass in professional reinvention and the power of saying "yes" to unexpected opportunities. Check out the company: https://icebergops.comBook a 1-on-1 advisory session with me to apply these principles to your business: https://calendly.com/wltb/advisory👀 CONNECT WITH SEANSubscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@seanweisbrotLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/seanweisbrotInquiries: [email protected]🕒 CHAPTERS00:00 - Why I Quit My Job as a Federal Investigator04:28 - From a Cop in a Small Town to a Sales Exec in San Francisco08:59 - The Day the CIA Shut Down My Investigation (A True Story)17:40 - What "Breaking Bad" Gets Right About the Drug Trade22:21 - My Experience Living in Korea vs. China26:33 - The Biggest Lesson from Living Abroad: People Are People35:49 - The #1 Mindset for Success in Sales40:06 - My Advice for Life: Just Say "Yes"📈 WORK WITH ME▶ Book a Paid Advisory Session: https://calendly.com/wltb/advisory▶ Sponsor the Channel: https://www.welivetobuild.com/collaborate▶ My AI/Automation Agency: https://optimai.aiLeave a Review (it truly helps us grow): https://welivetobuild.com/review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What would make a decorated federal investigator quit his job to start over at the bottom of the tech sales ladder? This video is the unfiltered story of Why I Quit Being a Cop to Work in Tech Sales. Taft Love shares his journey from working on a federal white-collar crime task force to grinding it out as an entry-level sales rep in San Francisco. He gets real about the financial frustrations and lack of meritocracy that drove him out of law enforcement and the lessons he learned about starting over, finding mentors, and building a new career from scratch. This is a masterclass in professional reinvention and the power of saying "yes" to unexpected opportunities. Check out the company: https://icebergops.comBook a 1-on-1 advisory session with me to apply these principles to your business: https://calendly.com/wltb/advisory👀 CONNECT WITH SEANSubscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@seanweisbrotLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/seanweisbrotInquiries: [email protected]🕒 CHAPTERS00:00 - Why I Quit My Job as a Federal Investigator04:28 - From a Cop in a Small Town to a Sales Exec in San Francisco08:59 - The Day the CIA Shut Down My Investigation (A True Story)17:40 - What "Breaking Bad" Gets Right About the Drug Trade22:21 - My Experience Living in Korea vs. China26:33 - The Biggest Lesson from Living Abroad: People Are People35:49 - The #1 Mindset for Success in Sales40:06 - My Advice for Life: Just Say "Yes"📈 WORK WITH ME▶ Book a Paid Advisory Session: https://calendly.com/wltb/advisory▶ Sponsor the Channel: https://www.welivetobuild.com/collaborate▶ My AI/Automation Agency: https://optimai.aiLeave a Review (it truly helps us grow): https://welivetobuild.com/review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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