Tom Boston's Amazing Rise To LinkedIn Social Selling Superstar!

From DIY Cashier to LinkedIn Legend: Tom Boston’s Journey to Sales Success

What does it take to go from working in a DIY shop to becoming a LinkedIn Top Voice and social selling expert? In this episode of The I Used to Be Crap at Sales Podcast, Mark Ackers sits down with Tom Boston, ex Brand Awareness Manager at SalesLoft, to uncover his inspiring journey.

Tom shares how he transitioned from cold calling struggles to excelling as a sales content creator and social selling trainer. Through candid storytelling, he reveals how resilience, a positive mindset, and learning from rejection shaped his sales career.

In this episode, you’ll discover:
🛠️ Tom’s transformation from DIY cashier to SaaS professional.
📞 The challenges of cold calling and overcoming constant rejection.
💡 How storytelling and content creation helped Tom build his personal brand.
🔥 Actionable advice on leveraging LinkedIn social selling to stand out.
💪 The importance of resilience, support systems, and staying open to growth.

Whether you’re a sales professional looking to improve your LinkedIn social selling game or a new rep navigating the ups and downs of sales, Tom’s insights will leave you motivated and ready to take action.

🎙️ Tune in now and learn how to turn challenges into opportunities in your sales career!

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00:00 - Introduction and guest introduction
01:44 - Tom Boston’s early career and transition to sales
04:11 - First sales role and cold calling challenges
06:52 - Moving into the SaaS world and HootSuite experience
08:46 - Brand Awareness Manager role at SalesLoft
16:54 - Overcoming struggles and finding success in sales
22:21 - Importance of resilience and support systems
37:08 - Advice for new sales professionals
45:32 - Reflections and final thoughts

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