<description>&lt;p&gt;This week, we&amp;rsquo;re talking all things sales&amp;mdash;breaking barriers, building wealth, and securing the bag. Mandi is joined by two powerhouse guests: &lt;strong&gt;Chantel George&lt;/strong&gt;, founder of &lt;em&gt;Sistas in Sales&lt;/em&gt;, and her brother &lt;strong&gt;Alex Woodruff&lt;/strong&gt;, Sales Director at &lt;em&gt;Fiddler, an AI software firm&lt;/em&gt;. They dive into the unique challenges women of color face in the sales industry, why representation matters, and how to carve out a thriving career in this space.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Chantel shares how &lt;em&gt;Sistas in Sales&lt;/em&gt; is creating opportunities and support systems for women navigating the field, while Alex drops gems on career growth, negotiating compensation, and navigating corporate spaces as a Black professional. Plus, we get into personal finance tips, the perks of entrepreneurial ventures, and why understanding your worth is &lt;em&gt;non-negotiable&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;If you&amp;rsquo;re in sales, thinking about jumping in, or just looking for advice on making strategic money moves&amp;mdash;this episode is for you!&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;What You&amp;rsquo;ll Learn:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;πŸ’° &lt;strong&gt;Negotiating compensation like a pro&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;πŸ“ˆ &lt;strong&gt;The power of financial planning&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;πŸš€ &lt;strong&gt;Why entrepreneurial moves might be your next big step&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Links + Resources:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;πŸ“² Follow on Alex Instagram -&lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/alexjwoodruff/"&gt;https://www.instagram.com/alexjwoodruff/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;πŸ“² Follow on Chantel Instagram -&lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/chantelmedia/"&gt;https://www.instagram.com/chantelmedia/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;πŸŽ™οΈ Stay connected with Brown Ambition &amp;rarr; &amp;nbsp; &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/brownambitionpodcast/"&gt;@brownambitionpodcast&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Plus, we get into:&lt;br&gt;If you're in sales (or thinking about it), this episode is packed with insight to help you thrive!&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Timestamps:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;πŸ“Œ 00:00 - Intro + Meet Our Guests&lt;br&gt;πŸ“Œ 01:05 - Challenges for Women of Color in Sales&lt;br&gt;πŸ“Œ 03:43 - The Current Market &amp;amp; Opportunities&lt;br&gt;πŸ“Œ 06:30 - Career Growth &amp;amp; Overcoming Barriers&lt;br&gt;πŸ“Œ 10:34 - Personal Career Journeys&lt;br&gt;πŸ“Œ 19:06 - Sales Strategies &amp;amp; Success Tips&lt;br&gt;πŸ“Œ 26:49 - Managing Money in Sales&lt;br&gt;πŸ“Œ 27:37 - Breaking Down Compensation Structures&lt;br&gt;πŸ“Œ 32:01 - Why Living Below Your Means Matters&lt;br&gt;πŸ“Œ 32:49 - Smart Financial Planning for Sales Pros&lt;br&gt;πŸ“Œ 38:04 - &lt;em&gt;Sisters in Sales&lt;/em&gt;: Building a Movement&lt;br&gt;πŸ“Œ 44:41 - The Power of Networking in Sales&lt;br&gt;πŸ“Œ 47:28 - Embracing Entrepreneurship&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hit play and get ready to level up! 🎧✨ #BrownAmbition #SalesSuccess #WomenInSales&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;See &lt;a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener"&gt;omnystudio.com/listener&lt;/a&gt; for privacy information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

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How to Pivot Into the Lucrative Career of Tech Sales Ft. Chantel George and Alex Woodruff

APR 4, 202548 MIN
Brown Ambition

How to Pivot Into the Lucrative Career of Tech Sales Ft. Chantel George and Alex Woodruff

APR 4, 202548 MIN

Description

This week, we’re talking all things salesβ€”breaking barriers, building wealth, and securing the bag. Mandi is joined by two powerhouse guests: Chantel George, founder of Sistas in Sales, and her brother Alex Woodruff, Sales Director at Fiddler, an AI software firm. They dive into the unique challenges women of color face in the sales industry, why representation matters, and how to carve out a thriving career in this space.

Chantel shares how Sistas in Sales is creating opportunities and support systems for women navigating the field, while Alex drops gems on career growth, negotiating compensation, and navigating corporate spaces as a Black professional. Plus, we get into personal finance tips, the perks of entrepreneurial ventures, and why understanding your worth is non-negotiable.

If you’re in sales, thinking about jumping in, or just looking for advice on making strategic money movesβ€”this episode is for you!

What You’ll Learn: 

πŸ’° Negotiating compensation like a pro
πŸ“ˆ The power of financial planning
πŸš€ Why entrepreneurial moves might be your next big step

Links + Resources:

πŸ“² Follow on Alex Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/alexjwoodruff/

πŸ“² Follow on Chantel Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/chantelmedia/

πŸŽ™οΈ Stay connected with Brown Ambition β†’   @brownambitionpodcast

 

Plus, we get into:
If you're in sales (or thinking about it), this episode is packed with insight to help you thrive!

Timestamps:
πŸ“Œ 00:00 - Intro + Meet Our Guests
πŸ“Œ 01:05 - Challenges for Women of Color in Sales
πŸ“Œ 03:43 - The Current Market & Opportunities
πŸ“Œ 06:30 - Career Growth & Overcoming Barriers
πŸ“Œ 10:34 - Personal Career Journeys
πŸ“Œ 19:06 - Sales Strategies & Success Tips
πŸ“Œ 26:49 - Managing Money in Sales
πŸ“Œ 27:37 - Breaking Down Compensation Structures
πŸ“Œ 32:01 - Why Living Below Your Means Matters
πŸ“Œ 32:49 - Smart Financial Planning for Sales Pros
πŸ“Œ 38:04 - Sisters in Sales: Building a Movement
πŸ“Œ 44:41 - The Power of Networking in Sales
πŸ“Œ 47:28 - Embracing Entrepreneurship

Hit play and get ready to level up! 🎧✨ #BrownAmbition #SalesSuccess #WomenInSales

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.