​As our team makes their last few calls before preparing for their Thanksgiving celebrations, we took a moment to ask them what they’re most thankful for this year! Here’s what a few of our team members had to say:

Jasmine said “I'm thankful for the ability to work remotely and do school online this year. I would never have been able to balance full-time grad credits and full-time work had it not been all remote.”

Romilly is “thankful to work for a company that values my opinions and wellbeing.”

Laura says that is “... thankful for Bandalier! It sounds a little silly, but I lost my job September and I had no idea what I was going to do. I was really concerned with how I was going to work when my daughter wasn't in school. To have the ability to work from home as a mom during this crazy year has been a HUGE blessing for me and our family.”

Kennedy is “thankful that Bandalier gave me the opportunity to join a strong team in a time where millions of people are struggling to find jobs. I'm excited to grow within this company and hope everyone enjoys the holidays!”

Maria says “I'm seriously thankful for Bandalier, because I've never worked for a company with such a positive vibe that boosts each other up as we do! And, considering the state of the world right now, having a place to work like this is really great and comforting.”

Lydia, one of our ASMs, says that she is “grateful for a warm home, my cat, and the new season of The Crown on Netflix. And The Sims. And the Great British Bake-off.”

Bandalier is thankful to all of the team members who have helped us survive and thrive throughout the tumult of 2020. Whether you’re spending the holidays learning about the history of Thanksgiving or just enjoying a great meal, we’re wishing everyone a happy and healthy holiday season! We’ll see you all next week for the newest post in our Side Hustle Series.

​At Bandalier, we’re always looking for new ways to break down old perceptions of what it means to be a successful salesperson. As part of our commitment to constant improvement, or kaizen, our team members are always looking for new ways to reach more prospective customers for our clients. We’re always looking for new and innovative ways to book demos and reach prospects, whether we’re testing out video outreach or testing our email deliverability!

We’ve written blog posts previously about how Bandalier differs from traditional call centers, and our team members have consistently shown that they aren’t your stereotypical salespeople. Our team includes a range of introverts and extroverts with all levels of experience, living from coast to coast!

We asked Alex Boucard, this year’s Kaizen Award winner, to talk about his experience as someone who got his start with outsourced inside sales on the Bandalier team - here’s what he wrote:

“All my life people have told me I would be good at sales, but I didn’t think it was for me. One day a friend told me about Bandalier, an inside sales company. At first, I was reluctant to apply - the last thing I wanted to be was an annoying salesperson making cold calls, sending cold emails. But Bandalier has shown me that sales is so much more than cold outreach.

Since I’ve started working at Bandalier, my views on sales have entirely changed. As a sales development representative, my job is to connect with people and offer them a solution to make their lives easier, and I love it. Of course, not everyone sees it that way, and that’s normal! Most people won’t need your services, but for the customer that has a need, you can change their lives for the better. 

Unlike the movies, sales in real life isn’t a zero-sum game! It’s a team effort - you’re working alongside your customers to find the best solution that fits their needs.

If you’re thinking about starting a career in sales I would say go for it! Through sales, I have been fortunate to connect with people from all walks of life and industries.  No two days are the same, and your results are a direct reflection of your efforts. Sales is not easy, it’s an industry that requires grit, determination, and hard work to succeed but it’s also the most rewarding industry.”

If you’re ready to build a career with Bandalier, head over to our website to submit your application to join our team! If you’re just looking for tips and tactics to step up your sales game, check out Bandalier University.

Our Founder & CEO Jeremy Ruch recently sat down for an interview with the host of the 'Grind & Gravy' podcast, Joe Barhoum. They discussed a variety of topics including Jeremy's background, his reasons for starting Bandalier, as well as a variety of industry-relevant topics including commissions and ethics in sales.

Joe Barhoum is not only a podcast host, but is also a professor, author, trainer, and consultant. He's created an online sales training course titled "Great Sellers Training" through his website Conduit Construct, which aims to help established salespeople hone their skills in the modern workforce. 

Feel free to check out the full-length interview through the embedded link above, and visit the Grind & Gravy Youtube channel for access to the entire podcast catalog!