Africans In Tech
Welcome to Africans In Tech, a podcast where inspiring journeys in the world of technology are explored. Hosted by Sahr Lebbie, join us for candid interviews with tech professionals sharing their stories, challenges, and triumphs. Whether you're new to tech or a seasoned veteran, valuable insights and mentorship opportunities await. Let's demystify tech together and drive positive change in the industry.
Africans In Tech
Africans in Tech Podcast Episode 43 | Monetize Your Expertise Beyond a Tech Job w/ Jarrett Albritton
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In this powerful episode of Africans in Tech, host Sahr Lebbie sits down with Jarrett Albritton — tech sales veteran, speaker, and founder of Big Stage Energy — for a raw, unfiltered conversation about what it really takes to succeed in tech, business, and life.
From door-to-door sales and landing an enterprise role at IBM, to speaking on stages with billionaires and building a platform rooted in relationships, results, and integrity, Jarrett breaks down the mindset shifts most people never hear about.
This episode goes far beyond “breaking into tech.”
It’s about staying valuable, monetizing your expertise, and building long-term security in an AI-driven economy.
🎯 In This Episode, We Cover:
• How Jarrett Albritton broke into enterprise tech sales without a traditional path
• Why results matter more than titles, certifications, or hype
• The truth about tech influencers, lifestyle marketing, and fake success
• How relationships create job security—even during layoffs
• Integrity in sales vs. “whatever it takes” mentality
• Turning subject-matter expertise into stages, podcasts, and income
• Why personal branding is insurance in the attention economy
• How AI is changing work—and how to stay irreplaceable
• Faith, purpose, and building generational wealth with intention
This episode is a masterclass in mindset, sales, leadership, and visibility — especially for Black and African professionals navigating tech and entrepreneurship.
🔗 Connect with Jarrett Albritton:
• Instagram: @doctaj
• Podcast: Big Tech Energy
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