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E156 | How a Nightclub Bartender Became a Renewal Sales Representative–Rami Mahfouz
Manage episode 365953684 series 3252769
He arrived in the UK with his suitcase, his guitar and £50 in his pocket. Rami Mahfouz was 15 years old at the time. He got his start working at nightclubs before breaking into the sales industry.
Today he’s a renewal sales representative. Listen in as he shares his experiences and the valuable lessons for success in sales and life.
Timestamps:
- (03:04) Rami's blueprint for success: a combination of hard work and passion.
- (03:55) Salary range in the sales industry: £80,000 to £125,000 (USD$100,000 to $157,000+)
- (04:21) Rami's dream of becoming a rockstar and his early experiences working in bars and restaurants before joining a band.
- (05:11) His first business venture that generated £250,000 (USD$315,000+) per year.
- (05:53) Breaking into sales without a college degree and how Rami's soft skills played a crucial role in his career progression.
- (06:21) Leveraging networking and LinkedIn to land his first sales interview.
- (08:35) How working in nightclubs helped sharpen his soft skills.
- (11:17) Transitioning from the nightclub industry to the corporate world.
- (16:41) The impact of books on Rami's career advancement.
- (17:48) The role of AI in Rami's last interview and its potential benefits for job seekers.
- (21:29) Mistakes to avoid, including not respecting the interview process.
- (22:24) The concept of mastering a skill through 10,000 reps rather than 10,000 hours.
- (24:52) Balancing learning and achieving simultaneously.
- (26:37) The downsides of working in a nightclub environment.
- (29:00) How Rami's experience as an immigrant helped him develop adaptability.
- (32:50) Book recommendations to help listeners level up in their personal and professional lives.
- (34:46) Rami's advice to his younger self.
- (37:11) Encouragement and insights for individuals without a college degree.
Support/Contact Rami:
Books and resources mentioned in this podcast:
- Resume course: https://bit.ly/podcastpca
- Four Hour Work Week: https://amzn.to/3NqF1Fm
- Brian Tracy Success Library: https://amzn.to/3P9L6aQ
- The Power of Habit: https://amzn.to/3oYzoFe
Need career or resume advice? Follow and/or connect with Jonaed Iqbal on LinkedIn.
- LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/JonaedIqbalND
Connect with us on social media!
- LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeLinkedIn
- Facebook: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeFB
- Instagram: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeIG
- Twitter: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeTW
- TikTok: https://bit.ly/3qfUD2V
- Join our discord server: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeDiscord
Thank you for sponsoring our show. If you'd like to support our mission to end the stigma and economic disparity that comes along with not having a college degree, please share with a friend, drop us a review on Apple Podcast and/or subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nodegree.
Remember, no degree? No problem! Whether you're contemplating college or you're a college dropout, get started with your no-degree job search at nodegree.com.
Need career or resume advice? Follow and/or connect with Jonaed Iqbal on LinkedIn.
- LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/JonaedIqbalND
Connect with us on social media!
- LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeLinkedIn
- Facebook: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeFB
- Instagram: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeIG
- Twitter: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeTW
- TikTok: https://bit.ly/3qfUD2V
Thank you for sponsoring our show. If you'd like to support our mission to end the stigma and economic disparity that comes along with not having a college degree, please share with a friend, drop us a review on Apple Podcast and/or subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nodegree.
Remember, no degree? No problem! Whether you're contemplating college or you're a college dropout, get started with your no-degree job search at nodegree.com.
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E156 | How a Nightclub Bartender Became a Renewal Sales Representative–Rami Mahfouz
The NoDegree Podcast – No Degree Success Stories for Job Searching, Careers, and Entrepreneurship
Manage episode 365953684 series 3252769
He arrived in the UK with his suitcase, his guitar and £50 in his pocket. Rami Mahfouz was 15 years old at the time. He got his start working at nightclubs before breaking into the sales industry.
Today he’s a renewal sales representative. Listen in as he shares his experiences and the valuable lessons for success in sales and life.
Timestamps:
- (03:04) Rami's blueprint for success: a combination of hard work and passion.
- (03:55) Salary range in the sales industry: £80,000 to £125,000 (USD$100,000 to $157,000+)
- (04:21) Rami's dream of becoming a rockstar and his early experiences working in bars and restaurants before joining a band.
- (05:11) His first business venture that generated £250,000 (USD$315,000+) per year.
- (05:53) Breaking into sales without a college degree and how Rami's soft skills played a crucial role in his career progression.
- (06:21) Leveraging networking and LinkedIn to land his first sales interview.
- (08:35) How working in nightclubs helped sharpen his soft skills.
- (11:17) Transitioning from the nightclub industry to the corporate world.
- (16:41) The impact of books on Rami's career advancement.
- (17:48) The role of AI in Rami's last interview and its potential benefits for job seekers.
- (21:29) Mistakes to avoid, including not respecting the interview process.
- (22:24) The concept of mastering a skill through 10,000 reps rather than 10,000 hours.
- (24:52) Balancing learning and achieving simultaneously.
- (26:37) The downsides of working in a nightclub environment.
- (29:00) How Rami's experience as an immigrant helped him develop adaptability.
- (32:50) Book recommendations to help listeners level up in their personal and professional lives.
- (34:46) Rami's advice to his younger self.
- (37:11) Encouragement and insights for individuals without a college degree.
Support/Contact Rami:
Books and resources mentioned in this podcast:
- Resume course: https://bit.ly/podcastpca
- Four Hour Work Week: https://amzn.to/3NqF1Fm
- Brian Tracy Success Library: https://amzn.to/3P9L6aQ
- The Power of Habit: https://amzn.to/3oYzoFe
Need career or resume advice? Follow and/or connect with Jonaed Iqbal on LinkedIn.
- LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/JonaedIqbalND
Connect with us on social media!
- LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeLinkedIn
- Facebook: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeFB
- Instagram: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeIG
- Twitter: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeTW
- TikTok: https://bit.ly/3qfUD2V
- Join our discord server: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeDiscord
Thank you for sponsoring our show. If you'd like to support our mission to end the stigma and economic disparity that comes along with not having a college degree, please share with a friend, drop us a review on Apple Podcast and/or subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nodegree.
Remember, no degree? No problem! Whether you're contemplating college or you're a college dropout, get started with your no-degree job search at nodegree.com.
Need career or resume advice? Follow and/or connect with Jonaed Iqbal on LinkedIn.
- LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/JonaedIqbalND
Connect with us on social media!
- LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeLinkedIn
- Facebook: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeFB
- Instagram: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeIG
- Twitter: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeTW
- TikTok: https://bit.ly/3qfUD2V
Thank you for sponsoring our show. If you'd like to support our mission to end the stigma and economic disparity that comes along with not having a college degree, please share with a friend, drop us a review on Apple Podcast and/or subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nodegree.
Remember, no degree? No problem! Whether you're contemplating college or you're a college dropout, get started with your no-degree job search at nodegree.com.
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