From Box Trucks to Office Desks: Embracing Change
After leaving the Air Force, I took a job driving a box truck. I enjoyed the independence and structure it provided, but I knew I wanted more. By the time I was 24, I transitioned into a customer service role to familiarize myself with office settings. It was an entirely new environment, but the skills I developed on the road—time management, problem-solving, and reliability—proved invaluable.
The office world required a shift in mindset. Collaboration replaced the solitude of truck driving, and technology became a key component of my daily tasks. I learned quickly and embraced the new challenges, knowing that every transition was an opportunity to grow personally and professionally. Those experiences laid the foundation for my future in corporate selling.
The Nerve-Wracking Start to Corporate Selling
Stepping into the world of corporate selling was like diving into the deep end. I’d never spoken publicly, knocked on doors, or made cold calls. Soliciting appointments made me so nervous I wanted to vomit. But, as they say, we all have to start somewhere. Selling copiers was my introduction to the grind of corporate life.
Fast forward through the years, and those early, nerve-wracking days were some of the most formative. I grew both personally and professionally, developing resilience, confidence, and an understanding of how to connect with people. Looking back, I see those experiences as steppingstones that prepared me for greater opportunities in marketing and technology.
