Soul Sessions
🎙️ Soul Sessions: Real talk. Raw journeys. Radical belonging.
Soul Sessions is where you come to be seen, heard, and empowered. Each episode dives deep into the unspoken challenges of navigating career, identity, and success when you're the first to do it all.
From candid conversations with like minded souls, to solo reflections on self-worth, burnout, and belonging — we go beyond the highlight reel to share the soul behind the success.
This is your space to:
- Hear stories that sound like yours
- Learn tools to build a career and life on your terms
- Stay rooted while rising
Soul Sessions dives deep into the unspoken side of work — from navigating tech careers to leading teams and building systems that scale, all without losing your humanity.
We explore ambition, pressure, belonging, and leadership through candid conversations and personal reflection — revealing the soul behind success.
Hosted by Damon, this is where career wisdom meets honest connection.
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Soul Sessions
Breaking into Tech Sales: Timothy Altman's Journey from College to Startup Success
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In this episode, Timothy Altman shares his journey from graduating Chico State in December 2023 to landing a tech sales role at a startup within six months. Tim discusses his switch from civil engineering to marketing, the crucial moment of discovering his passion for sales, and the unconventional strategies he used to get hired. He emphasizes the importance of researching companies, cold emailing hiring managers, and standing out in job applications. He also reflects on his first six months in tech sales, the fast-paced and repetitive nature of the job, and the significant role of workplace culture. This episode offers valuable insights for recent graduates and aspiring sales professionals.
00:00 Introduction and Welcoming Timothy Altman
00:21 Timothy Altman's Background and Journey
01:15 Personal Interests and Hobbies
02:02 College Highlights and Transition to Workforce
03:29 First Six Months in Tech Sales
04:48 Choosing a Career Path in Sales
06:34 Breaking into Tech Sales: Strategies and Tips
13:05 Cold Emailing Tactics for Job Applications
19:00 Expectations vs. Reality in Tech Sales
20:42 Final Advice and Closing Remarks