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Tech Sales is for Hustlers

memoryBlue Cofounders Chris Corcoran and Marc Gonyea sit down with former employees – appropriately termed alumni – to unearth the untold stories, secrets of success and winding pathways that have led to big-time tech sales careers. These compelling tales offer unique insight into what it takes to make it in professional sales. Along the way, you’ll pick up tips, tactics, and advice that’s worth its weight in gold.

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Campus Series: Chris Wilkey - The Evolution of Professional Selling

September 21, 2023 • memoryBlue

In this episode of Tech Sales is for Hustlers, we sit down with Chris Wilkey, the Director of the Ball State University Center for Professional Selling. Chris shares his unique journey from starting his own business to working in digital sales and fundraising, before transitioning to his current role at Ball State.

An indirect career path can often serve as an aid, rather than a hindrance. In fact, the vast industry of sales and sales education favors those who are able to bring a fresh and unique perspective after navigating their way through a wide range of experiences and positions.

In this episode of the Campus Series Podcast, the Director of the Ball State University Center for Professional Selling Chris Wilkey, shares how he has personally seen the benefit of his unique career trajectory before ultimately heading up BSU’s Sales Program. Throughout this discussion, Chris delves into the way his previous positions equipped him with both an experienced lens and the ability to work with agility and creativity in the face of unprecedented challenges.