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To start with how I got here, let’s rewind to my days at Michigan State University, where I majored in Finance. While my classmates were pursuing investment banking, consulting, and supply chain, I found myself increasingly drawn to the world of technology and Silicon Valley. They seemed fast-paced, innovative, and genuinely exciting—an escape from companies where you are a cog in the machine wearing a traditional suit-and-tie.

But I had a major concern: I wasn't a coder or an engineer. My assumption was that Silicon Valley only valued technical geniuses. How could a finance guy like me break into that world?

Soon, I learned tech companies hire salespeople, and they require no sales or tech background. Just the right attitude. They'll train you up on the rest. That's when my big breakthrough came: joining Sift, a startup in San Francisco, worth over a billion dollars.

I dove into tech sales headfirst. As a Business Development Representative (BDR) at Sift, I supported talented Account Executives (AE), helping them generate significant revenue and experiencing firsthand how important we were to helping tech companies grow. I directly supported top-performing AEs, like my colleague Lauren, who went from AE to Director of Sales, a role that pays roughly $225K base & $225K bonus. Yes. $500,000 comp.

Seeing her success, buying a home for her family, working remote, having kids, confirmed for me the incredible career trajectory possible in tech sales.

Over time, I became one of the most senior members of the BDR team. Beyond just hitting quotas, I truly found joy in recruiting and training new teammates, helping them succeed and thrive in their roles. The connections I built weren’t transactional. They are lifelong friendships.

This experience made me realize something crucial. I wasn't just passionate about tech, mentoring and guiding others toward successful careers is my true calling.

Eventually, I met Chris, who also shared my passion for helping others achieve in their careers and provide for themselves and their family. While I took the path of being employee #1 at a startup after tech sales, Chris went on to be an Enterprise Account Executive at HubSpot. A role paying $220K at a multi-billion dollar public tech company. Together, we founded Tech Sales Mentors, dedicated to guiding ambitious professionals into rewarding tech sales careers.

We knew firsthand the challenges of breaking into tech sales—and the incredible rewards awaiting those who succeed. That’s why we built Tech Sales Mentors: to give people the direct, proven path to high-earning, high-growth careers in tech sales. 218+ candidates placed w/ an 87% success rate!