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Bandalier's Team Members are Thankful for...

11/25/2020

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​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.

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 Abagael Rudock - Inside Sales Associate at Bandalier

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Bandalier Backstory: Former Kaizen Award Winner, Alex Boucard

11/20/2020

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​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.

Author

Abagael Rudock - Inside Sales Associate at Bandalier
(Co-author: Alex Boucard - Inside Sales Associate at Bandalier)

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Bandalier Side-Hustle Series: Read Rose Books Blooms in Lancaster

11/17/2020

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Up next in our Side-Hustle Series is Teddy Boucard and Read Rose books! Based out of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Read Rose hosts an impressive collection - there’s a little something for everyone, from Russian literature to historical fiction. We took a few minutes to chat with Teddy about his experiences as an entrepreneur on our team.

Teddy describes the founding of Read Rose as equal parts love and luck. While walking through downtown Lancaster earlier this year, Teddy and his partner, Elizabeth, found an old acquaintance selling his business. As book lovers with an entrepreneurial drive, the two decided to take the leap and buy the store. They chose the name Read Rose Books in honor of Lancaster, the Red Rose city, and for all of the books that will be read. With support from their community, Read Rose has grown, and recently diversified their inventory to include work from local artists, as well as fair trade items from Peru.

As a chef, inside sales rep, and co-owner of a bookstore, Teddy always has a lot on his plate! Time management has been key to his success, but as Teddy describes it, things were “.. quite tricky, especially when I was starting out at Bandalier. I had to be in and out, and there were some days that I’d Zoom into a team meeting while still wearing my chef’s uniform. Fortunately, I work more in the background at the bookstore, handling the accounting, applications, and working with new authors.”

Read Rose has already benefited from Teddy’s experiences with Bandalier, too! As a member of one of our outsourced inside sales teams, Teddy has had the opportunity to showcase his business while working with other entrepreneurs. As he builds relationships within our team, he’s looking towards the future, when he’ll be able to leverage his people skills to build new relationships with business partners at Read Rose. Plus, there are some more immediate benefits that he’s noticed:

“I have a habit of speaking too quickly.  So when taking calls from people from different areas. I have to make sure I adjust my speech patterns so that I slow down for people to understand me. That is something that I focus on when speaking to people at the bookstore, especially tourists that come to the city.”


We’re glad to have Teddy on our team, and we’re looking forward to watching him and Read Rose grow in the future! To get in touch with Read Rose, head over to their website, and follow them on Facebook and Instagram! If you’re interested in working with entrepreneurs like those featured in our Side-Hustle series, head over to our home page - we’d love to hear from you!

Author

Abagael Rudock - Inside Sales Associate at Bandalier

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Bandalier CEO & Founder Jeremy Ruch Appears on an Episode of the 'Grind & Gravy' Podcast

11/16/2020

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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!

Author

James Boedicker - Client Delivery Associate at Bandalier

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Bandalier Side-Hustle Series: Vector Apparel Flexes Comfort and Fashion Into Your Workout

11/11/2020

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Up next in our Side Hustle Series is Jarrod Pine and his apparel company, Vector Apparel! Based out of Long Beach, NY, Vector Apparel offers high-quality athletic clothing to fit all of your work-out needs. We sat down with Jarrod this week to ask about his experience as an entrepreneur among entrepreneurs!

Jarrod had a busy summer! Without his classes at Binghamton University to keep him busy, he decided to pick up new projects. In June, he founded Vector Apparel! During his spring semester, he realized that his friends and classmates were on the hunt for high-quality athletic wear to stay comfortable and fashionable while working and studying from home. As Jarrod describes it,

“There wasn’t one specific reason for starting the business. I was in the middle of quarantine and I had wanted to start a business for a while. I thought that a clothing company would be good to start because I feel like I can make comfortable clothing with sleek designs that people would like. I know a lot of people across so many different areas and groups, and they were all looking for something different.”

Once he had a handle on his business, Jarrod started looking for more opportunities to grow. At the end of August, he joined one of our outsourced inside sales teams as an Inside Sales Rep! As a member of Dylan Smith’s team, Jarrod has been able to polish the sales skills that he learned from our Inside Sales 101 training course. Plus, he’s had the opportunity to apply those skills to his own business! Similar to the other entrepreneurs on our team, Jarrod has seen a lot of benefits to working with other small business owners. For him,

“Bandalier has helped me work alongside eager, entrepreneurial-minded individuals who drive me to work harder. Working with other entrepreneurs allows me to gain additional knowledge and ideas from others in similar roles. So many other entrepreneurs go through similar struggles and issues, which leads to helping each other out whenever needed.”

We’re excited to keep building up our team of entrepreneurs! If you’d like to connect with Jarrod and Vector Apparel, you can find them on LinkedIn and Instagram. To learn more about how you can work directly with driven young entrepreneurs like those featured in our series, head over to Bandalier’s website!

Author

Abagael Rudock - Inside Sales Associate at Bandalier

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'Talent as a Service' Cements Bandalier Team Member to  Construction SaaS Start-up

11/6/2020

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At Bandalier, our mission is to connect talent in small to medium sized towns and cities with growing tech start-ups across the country. As part of our recipe for success, we give our clients the opportunity to hire the team members who represent them. (If you’ve been following our blog, you may remember the example the Rob Rangel set over the summer.) Today, we wanted to feature our most recent direct hire, Christian Finch!

Christian joined our team in October of 2019. As a full-time student at Binghamton University, he was looking for real-world experience. With a major in business administration and a concentration in finance, Christian was excited for the opportunity to test his skill in the sales world. He joined our team with no previous sales experience, but hit the ground running once he wrapped up the Bandalier Bootcamp. 

For Christian, stepping into a sales role felt natural. Like many of the extroverts on our team, he looks forward to connecting with new people every day. Every introduction felt like a victory, even if it didn’t lead to the conversation he had planned. When calls went awry, Christian knew he could rely on our team for constructive feedback. Christian was one of our most tenacious team members, always grinding towards his next success. As he describes it, the role of a sales rep “isn’t always instantly gratifying. Sometimes you’ll make 250 calls in a week without getting a demo. But once you get one, it’s all worth it.”

After almost a year with Bandalier, Christian was offered the opportunity to join his client’s team directly. He had worked with DADO for several months as a Bandalier rep through our Talent as a Service program, so when DADO needed their own internal rep, Christian was their first choice. As a Sales Development Representative on DADO’s growth team, Christian is able to leverage the sales skills he built up during his time at Bandalier. As Christian said,

“Without Bandalier, I probably wouldn’t be working full-time now, nor would I have a part-time job in college. I owe a lot to Bandalier. Taking a college kid, teaching him sales, and letting him go into another start-up is tremendous. I really owe the team a lot.”

Though we miss having Christian on our team, we’re excited to watch his career with DADO! If you’re interested in working with our team, head over to our website - we’d love to hear from you.

Author

Abagael Rudock - Inside Sales Associate

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Bandalier Side-Hustle Series: Revolutionizing Mixed Martial Arts Training at APEX Combat Sports

11/4/2020

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We’re pleased to introduce our Associate Sales Manager, Dylan Smith, for this week’s installation of the Side-Hustle Series! Dylan is a co-owner and coach at Apex Combat Sports, the premier martial arts academy in Binghamton.

Apex Combat Sports was founded in 2018 by Dylan and his partners, James and Alex. The three were lifelong martial artists looking for a place to train with their friends. Together, they offer classes for all levels of expertise in Boxing, Kickboxing, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu! At Apex, everyone remembers what it’s like to be a beginner. While their members may be tough, they pride themselves on creating a welcoming, beginner-friendly environment. Whether you are looking to learn a new skill, improve your health, or compete, Apex’s programs will provide you with the framework to succeed both on and off the mats. Here’s how Dylan describes his classes and students:

“All of our classes are beginner friendly, and we always have a range of members. Some people are looking to get in shape, some are learning a cool new skill, and some are training to compete. Our coaches deliver expert instruction to ensure you understand the movements, then our community provides you with the support and inspiration to crush your goals.”

Dylan carries the same sense of community into his work with Bandalier! He’s always working behind the scenes with his team members to help them improve their techniques and results. He helps his team build new communities, too - they share news about their work as the calls happen, as well as details of other projects. After hearing about all of his team-members side-hustles, Dylan created a group for the entrepreneurs on our team. They meet periodically to talk through the issues each business is facing and brainstorm solutions. Dylan has seen a lot of benefits to working with entrepreneurs:

“Having Jeremy, our CEO at Bandalier, and other entrepreneurs here to bounce ideas off of, or issues I am facing has been amazing. Jeremy has always been available for me to get advice from or to just lend an ear to vent to which has gone a long way. We actually opened the gym a few weeks before I started my time at Bandalier, and being able to balance them both has really helped me hone my time management skills, too.”

Dylan is an integral part of our Banadlier team, and is always available to give tips on how to fight through your worst calls. If you’d like to learn more about Dylan and his work with Bandalier, you can find him on LinkedIn along with the rest of our team. If you’re interested in training with Dylan and the rest of the Apex team, you can get in touch with them through their Facebook and Instagram pages!

Author

Abagael Rudock - Inside Sales Associate

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