051 | Jeff Hollingsworth | Why and How I Ended Up Working at Salesforce

In today’s show, Chris interviews Jeff Hollingsworth, Account Executive, Salesforce. Jeff discusses his experience of working at the industry leader and reveals how he is enjoying flexibility and freedom while working in the corporate world.

This show starts off with Jeff sharing his life before Student Works. Though Jeff always had lofty goals, he had little idea how to get where the wanted to. Like most ambitious people who join Student Works, Jeff reveals that he was attracted to the results-oriented culture.

What skills did Jeff learn at Student Works that are holding him in good stead to date? You will learn the importance of effective time management, and being as productive as possible.

After Student Works, Jeff decided to dabble in real estate, his passion but quit just a year later. This segment of the show makes us realize the importance of owning up to your mistakes and moving on as fast as you can.

After this stint, Jeff joined Salesforce which proved to be a tremendous learning opportunity for him. In this segment of the show, we get a “peek” into the work culture at Student Works. Being an entrepreneur, was it difficult for Jeff to make the transition to the corporate world? Does Jeff miss the freedom and flexibility that comes with running your own venture?

Jeff reveals some of his core reasons for joining Salesforce. Here, we will learn why it is necessary to sacrifice earnings if you are getting an opportunity to learn the nuances of your profession. You will also learn the many benefits of being a part of a structured organization composed of capable people.

Towards the end, Jeff shares some key habits that make him tick. Among other things, we discuss the importance of learning from other people’s experiences.

We wrap up this excellent show by sharing some crucial attributes that define a “Leader of Tomorrow”.

Tune in for some excellent nuggets!

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