S03E48 Interview with Carol Malakasis on Start-Up Sales

<p>In this episode, we talk with Carol Malakasis, the Start-Up Girl, about founder sales, rejection, imposter syndrome, and much, much more!<br />  <br /> Carol is a New York City startup veteran.<br /> She has ten years of experience in selling. She’s part of the founding sales teams for two startups that were acquired. and is quintilingual in nature. Working with early-stage founders has been her passion. Carol believes that everyone can sell if taught the right way.</p> <p><br /> Here are some key takeaways from this interview:</p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Carol’s story and how she's able to do what she’s doing today</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">What stands out as the most important lessons that she got about sales and persuasion?</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;"> It’s not a matter of talent, it’s a matter of putting in the work</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;"> Carol talks about changing perspectives and facing rejection </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;"> How does she deal with insecurities and impostor syndrome?</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;"> Rejection is never pleasant, even after you have years of experience</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;"> Differentiating between external feedback and the way she speaks to herself</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">One thing she believes is critical for founders, or any business owner, is the ability to sell</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Carol explains what a sales playbook is</span></li> </ul> <p>To find out more about Carol check out<br /> <a hre