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How do you make your first sale? Answers for first time entrepreneurs

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Rich James is a professional salesman and in this talk he sheds light on the tenets of professional selling. Learn about go-to-market strategies for startups, brand iconography and culture, and other key takeaways from his vast experience.

About the presenter: After achieving his degree in Business Finance from the Mihaylo school of business, Rick was the first ever ‘Leadership Development Candidate’ out of college for a $1.2 billion systems integrator. This led to his spending the last 7 years selling security technology programs to Enterprise customers, including Sony Pictures, Fox Studios, Boeing, and Kaiser Permanente, achieving $6 million in sales in FYI 18-19. Rick has managed the full B2B sales cycle, prospecting and landing mid-market and strategic customers. He believes that the core tenets of integrity, leadership, and collaboration have played a big part in his success.

CSUF Entrepreneurship

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