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

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:

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/Rhami4k?t=_qypXIJs3GV-9RGBAgN8bQ&s=09

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

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