{"id":15134,"date":"2023-10-20T06:11:08","date_gmt":"2023-10-20T06:11:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.austinshortfilm.com\/blog\/from-homeless-immigrant-to-top-tech-seller-at-google-exactly-how-he-did-it\/"},"modified":"2023-10-20T06:11:08","modified_gmt":"2023-10-20T06:11:08","slug":"from-homeless-immigrant-to-top-tech-seller-at-google-exactly-how-he-did-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.austinshortfilm.com\/tech\/from-homeless-immigrant-to-top-tech-seller-at-google-exactly-how-he-did-it\/","title":{"rendered":"From Homeless Immigrant To Top Tech Seller At Google (EXACTLY how he did it)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fRe2HRwEOD8\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>We get the privilege of chatting with my former teammate Eru Aggreh about his incredible tech sales underdog story coming to this country, overcoming homelessness, breaking into tech sales with no experience, and becoming a top performing seller at Google. If you&#8217;ve been trying to break into tech sales for a while now, Eru will lift your spirits while offering practical tips on how to make your tech sales dreams a reality at a top company like Google! <\/p>\n<p>Feel free to connect with Eru on LinkedIn &#8211; https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/eru-aggreh-b072b119\/<\/p>\n<p>Happy Selling &#038; Happy Living,<br \/>\nChris<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udca5Sell More. Live More. Newsletter\ud83d\udca5<br \/>\nJoin my list to get tips on increasing your earnings &#038; impact in tech sales &#038; in life!<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/bussingnewsletter.com\/<\/p>\n<p>Stepping on the stand-up comedy stage for the very first time was nerve-wracking, and let&#8217;s be honest, I might&#8217;ve bombed! But just like in tech sales, I never give up until I close the deal. Join me on this comedy journey where the only way is up! <\/p>\n<p>Check Out This Free Tech Sales Training From CourseCareer:<br \/>\n\ud83d\udc49http:\/\/bit.ly\/3Pl5DqP<br \/>\n off code: CHRIS50<\/p>\n<p>Book a free Tech Sales Consultation With Me:<br \/>\n\ud83d\udc49https:\/\/calendly.com\/chrisbussingchannel<br \/>\n\ud83e\udd1dMy Links http:\/\/linktr.ee\/chrisbussingtechsales<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udc68\u200d\ud83d\udcbbEmail me: chrisbussingchannel@gmail.com<\/p>\n<p> \ud83c\udfc3\u200d\u2642\ufe0f Follow Me on<br \/>\n \ud83d\udd17 Linkedin https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/chrisbussing<br \/>\n \ud83d\udc26Twitter https:\/\/twitter.com\/CBtechsales<br \/>\n \ud83d\udcacFacebook Page: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/chrisbussing&#8230;<br \/>\n \ud83e\udd33Tiktok: https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@chrisbussingt&#8230;<br \/>\n \ud83d\udcf8https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/chris_bussing<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udd14 to my \ud83d\udcfa For More Tech Sales Job Hacks <\/p>\n<p> \/ @chris.bussing  <\/p>\n<p>\u23f2\ufe0fTimestamps:<\/p>\n<p>0:57 &#8211; From Homelessness to Google Sales<br \/>\n2:03 &#8211; Dreams During Tough Times<br \/>\n6:52 &#8211; Envisioning Google Sales Success<br \/>\n9:08 &#8211; Life Lessons from Homelessness<br \/>\n10:20 &#8211; Entering Tech Sales<br \/>\n20:12 &#8211; Shift to Postini Experience<br \/>\n27:05 &#8211; Finance to Tech Sales Transition<br \/>\n28:34 &#8211; Choosing Sales Over Finance<br \/>\n30:10 &#8211; Data-Driven Sales Approach<br \/>\n31:50 &#8211; The Role of Data in Sales<br \/>\n34:05 &#8211; Google Workspace Overview<br \/>\n35:08 &#8211; Postini&#8217;s Impact on Workspace<br \/>\n36:07 &#8211; Postini to Workspace Transformation<br \/>\n36:14 &#8211; Postini&#8217;s Impressive Customer Base<br \/>\n37:28 &#8211; Great First Manager at Google<br \/>\n41:19 &#8211; Navigating Deal Complexities<br \/>\n42:05 &#8211; Embracing Google Culture<br \/>\n45:04 &#8211; &#8220;Googliness&#8221; and Respect<br \/>\n45:16 &#8211; Google Pay and Stock<br \/>\n46:00 &#8211; Insights on Google&#8217;s Performance Reviews<br \/>\n47:10 &#8211; Consistent Success at Google<br \/>\n49:00 &#8211; The Year-Long Deal Pursuit<br \/>\n52:11 &#8211; Importance of Sales Partners<br \/>\n53:16 &#8211; Scaling with Partner &#8220;M&#8221;<br \/>\n55:06 &#8211; Encouragement for Aspiring Achievers<br \/>\n59:05 &#8211; Achieving the Corvette Dream<br \/>\n1:00:08 &#8211; Visualizing Dreams for Success<br \/>\n1:02:06 &#8211; Eru&#8217;s Corvette Journey<br \/>\n1:03:16 &#8211; Letting Go of Material Attachments<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udc68\u200d\ud83d\udcbbCHRIS BUSSING&#8217;S BACKGROUND &#038; EXPERIENCE:\ud83e\uddd1<\/p>\n<p>For almost seven years, I&#8217;ve worked in cloud tech sales at companies like Oracle and Google, and I&#8217;m currently in a sales role for a global startup based in downtown Austin, Texas. <\/p>\n<p>During those years I have also become a student of psychology, have been trained up in some of the top personal growth seminars in the world, and I\u2019m always thinking about how we can apply those domains to sales to create breakthrough results (while also creating breakthroughs in personal power and fulfillment). <\/p>\n<p>Post-COVID tech sales jobs are one of the most FLEXIBLE and FINANCIALLY rewarding work-from-home jobs and this channel is committed to helping you get the job (whether as an SDR at a top SaaS startup or an Account Executive at a tech giant like Google) and take advantage of the opportunity. <\/p>\n<p>If you find the video informative and\/or entertaining, click the like button, and please share your own sales and personal growth tips in the comments. 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