In this episode of the SDR Game Podcast, Eric sits down with Anon Gopinathan, a seasoned Business Development Manager, to unveil "5 Proven Steps Without Experience" to get hired in tech sales. You'll learn how to stand out with no prior experience by mastering the art of cold emails and cold calling, and leveraging tools like Crunchbase and Sales Navigator. Discover key techniques to engage hiring managers directly through innovative strategies like video introductions and Venn diagrams. Anon shares his own inspiring journey from an investment analyst in London to breaking into tech sales in Colombia, securing competitive positions swiftly despite economic challenges. Key achievements include transforming into an AE role and consistently closing deals.

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
02:05 - Step 1: Find Companies with Crunchbase
03:56 - Step 2: Identify Decision Makers on LinkedIn
04:33 - Step 3: Create a 50-Second Outreach Video
06:14 - Step 4: Develop a Multi-Touch Outreach Strategy
07:46 - Step 5: Follow Up with Decision Makers
08:38 - Consistency in Your Job Search Process
10:26 - Treating Your Job Search Like an SDR Role
11:25 - Key Factors When Choosing a Company
16:40 - How to Stand Out in Job Applications
19:58 - Structuring Your Outreach Video Effectively
22:14 - Closing Remarks for Your Outreach Video
25:36 - Utilizing a Venn Diagram in Your Application
29:01 - Preparing for Your First Interview
37:13 - Advice for Aspiring SDRs: What to Embrace and Ignore

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