Bret Barrie was a Hall-of-Fame and President’s Club-winning sales rep and has been a top-producing sales leader in multiple industries. He is also the author of The Selling Edge: How to Reach the Top In Any Sales Industry, and his newest book Promoted: The Proven Path to Career Advancement. We talk about how Brett became the leading knife salesman in the country, how sales is a very under-appreciated skill to learn early, and how he wants everyone to get promoted.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN:
- How Bret became the #1 knife salesperson in the country
- What motivated Bret to write his books
- Opportunities that Bret recommends for college students
- The importance of building a personal brand
- How personal branding has evolved
- The value of stating your intent when you're seeking a promotion
- Tips for how to position yourself for a promotion
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BOOKS AND RESOURCES:
- Jako Willink - author that Bret recommends
- Jack Carr - an author that Bret enjoys
- Giftology - book that Bret mentions
- Read Bret's books: The Selling Edge: How to Reach the Top In Any Sales Industry and Promoted: The Proven Path to Career Advancement
- Connect with Bret on Twitter, LinkedIn and his website.
