Top of the Pile
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Top of the Pile
Career Path: Tech Sales | Guest: Ken Grohe, President/CRO, Weka
Career Path: Tech Sales
Missed our recent career chat on CLUBHOUSE? Download this episode today!
Today's guest is Ken Grohe, President & CRO at Weka, the leading next-gen data storage firm. Ken is an epic storyteller and shares some of his best stories - how he broke into sales and what it takes to find continued success while selling and leading sales teams.
Ken brings over three decades of tremendous sales success in the SaaS and storage industry. Ken possesses a rare dedication and passion for winning that is based on a customer-centric perspective. In addition to his roles at major tech companies, Ken is an advisor and board member for numerous up-and-coming Silicon Valley companies.
Following are some show notes and links mentioned in this episode:
- Check out Ken's company Weka.io
- For a little motivation, check out the Steve Harvey "Jump" video
- Tom Hopkin's sales techniques
- How to Master the Art of Selling, Tom Hopkins - National Bestseller
- Close more deals with The Feel-Felt-Found method
- Learn the health benefits of Vital Proteins
LAUNCH Career Strategies was founded by Karen Elders and Elyse Spalding. We help young professionals launch a successful career path with expert coaching services. Reach out today for an initial FREE coaching session.
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