59 min
Changing Misconceptions: The Truth About Sales Planning for Life After the Military | John Renken The Sales Podcast
-
- Entrepreneurship
https://blog.thesaleswhisperer.com/p/john-renken
John Renken, a former Army veteran and professional fighter, shares his journey in sales training and his passion for helping military personnel transition into civilian careers.
He discusses his background in sales, his experience in the military, and the challenges faced by veterans in finding employment. John emphasizes the importance of sales skills and provides insights into the misconceptions about sales. He also highlights the need for better support and resources for veterans during their transition.
In this conversation, John discusses his work with Sales Platoon, a program that helps veterans transition into sales careers. He explains the training process, which includes teaching veterans how to generate leads, use LinkedIn, ask for referrals, build scripts, use AI, time block, and network.
The training lasts between three to six months, depending on the branch of the military the veteran served in. John also discusses the challenges of getting SkillBridge applications approved and the importance of planning for life after the military. He shares his experience climbing Mount Kilimanjaro and the lessons he learned from it.
Takeaways
John Renken has a background in sales and has been involved in sales since he was 11 years old. He started his career in the Army and later transitioned to working as a civilian contractor, specializing in combatives training. John is now a sales coach and trainer, helping military personnel transition into civilian careers. He emphasizes the importance of sales skills and the misconceptions about sales, and highlights the need for better support and resources for veterans during their transition. Sales Platoon helps veterans transition into sales careers by providing comprehensive training on lead generation, LinkedIn, referrals, scripts, AI, time blocking, and networking. The training program lasts between three to six months, depending on the branch of the military the veteran served in. Getting SkillBridge applications approved can be challenging due to the military's need to maintain readiness for potential conflicts. It is important for veterans to plan for their transition to civilian life from the moment they join the military. John Renken shares his experience climbing Mount Kilimanjaro and the lessons he learned about perseverance and the importance of planning. Sound Bites
"I've been in sales since I was 11." "The average person getting out of the military right now is getting 20 bucks an hour." "You should never settle for less than 30 if you've served." "We teach them how to generate leads, use LinkedIn, how to ask for referrals, how to build script, how to use AI. We do all of it." "The training lasts between three to six months, depending on the branch of the military the veteran served in." "Getting SkillBridge applications approved is like 1,000 out of 10,000." 00:00 Introduction and Background
01:09 Discussion about Mead
03:01 Interest in Fighting and Combat Sports
05:27 Teaching Combatives and Nicknames
07:14 Fighting Preacher Nickname
08:56 Nerves and Enjoyment in Fighting
10:33 Rank in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
15:30 Transition to Sales Training
21:49 Transition to Sales Coaching
23:39 SkillBridge Program and Taking Over a Company
25:36 Average Salary for Military Veterans
27:02 Transition from Military to Civilian Life
28:26 Perception of Sales in the Military
29:26 Salary Expectations for Military Veterans
29:45 Sales Training for Military Personnel
32:02 Challenges with SkillBridge Program
35:11 Calling Strategies in Sales Platoon
36:37 Common Mistakes in Corporate Sales Teams
39:19 Importance of Accountability and Time Management
41:55 The Role of Scripts in Sales
43:23 The Benefits of Having a Routine
44:42 Sales Platoon's Target Audience
46:15 Preparing for Life After the Military
49:01 John Renken's Experience Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro
Market like you mean it.
Now go sell
https://blog.thesaleswhisperer.com/p/john-renken
John Renken, a former Army veteran and professional fighter, shares his journey in sales training and his passion for helping military personnel transition into civilian careers.
He discusses his background in sales, his experience in the military, and the challenges faced by veterans in finding employment. John emphasizes the importance of sales skills and provides insights into the misconceptions about sales. He also highlights the need for better support and resources for veterans during their transition.
In this conversation, John discusses his work with Sales Platoon, a program that helps veterans transition into sales careers. He explains the training process, which includes teaching veterans how to generate leads, use LinkedIn, ask for referrals, build scripts, use AI, time block, and network.
The training lasts between three to six months, depending on the branch of the military the veteran served in. John also discusses the challenges of getting SkillBridge applications approved and the importance of planning for life after the military. He shares his experience climbing Mount Kilimanjaro and the lessons he learned from it.
Takeaways
John Renken has a background in sales and has been involved in sales since he was 11 years old. He started his career in the Army and later transitioned to working as a civilian contractor, specializing in combatives training. John is now a sales coach and trainer, helping military personnel transition into civilian careers. He emphasizes the importance of sales skills and the misconceptions about sales, and highlights the need for better support and resources for veterans during their transition. Sales Platoon helps veterans transition into sales careers by providing comprehensive training on lead generation, LinkedIn, referrals, scripts, AI, time blocking, and networking. The training program lasts between three to six months, depending on the branch of the military the veteran served in. Getting SkillBridge applications approved can be challenging due to the military's need to maintain readiness for potential conflicts. It is important for veterans to plan for their transition to civilian life from the moment they join the military. John Renken shares his experience climbing Mount Kilimanjaro and the lessons he learned about perseverance and the importance of planning. Sound Bites
"I've been in sales since I was 11." "The average person getting out of the military right now is getting 20 bucks an hour." "You should never settle for less than 30 if you've served." "We teach them how to generate leads, use LinkedIn, how to ask for referrals, how to build script, how to use AI. We do all of it." "The training lasts between three to six months, depending on the branch of the military the veteran served in." "Getting SkillBridge applications approved is like 1,000 out of 10,000." 00:00 Introduction and Background
01:09 Discussion about Mead
03:01 Interest in Fighting and Combat Sports
05:27 Teaching Combatives and Nicknames
07:14 Fighting Preacher Nickname
08:56 Nerves and Enjoyment in Fighting
10:33 Rank in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
15:30 Transition to Sales Training
21:49 Transition to Sales Coaching
23:39 SkillBridge Program and Taking Over a Company
25:36 Average Salary for Military Veterans
27:02 Transition from Military to Civilian Life
28:26 Perception of Sales in the Military
29:26 Salary Expectations for Military Veterans
29:45 Sales Training for Military Personnel
32:02 Challenges with SkillBridge Program
35:11 Calling Strategies in Sales Platoon
36:37 Common Mistakes in Corporate Sales Teams
39:19 Importance of Accountability and Time Management
41:55 The Role of Scripts in Sales
43:23 The Benefits of Having a Routine
44:42 Sales Platoon's Target Audience
46:15 Preparing for Life After the Military
49:01 John Renken's Experience Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro
Market like you mean it.
Now go sell
59 min