
5 Skills that Actually Get You Hired in Sales
Let’s be honest about something: most sales interview advice is useless. These five tips are anything but.
Which outbound tactic is deader than dead?
Trick question… nothing.
“Nothing is dead, nothing has ever been dead, nothing will ever be dead.” – Chris Cicconi
In episode 5 of In The Nest, Cynthia chats all things outbound and sales with Chris Cicconi, a sales leader with a passion for building teams, networks, processes, procedures, and revenue. They dig into multichannel strategies, how to cultivate small wins for SDRs, The Walking Dead Play, and their most unconventional outreach.
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Chris’ Bio:
Chris Cicconi is a sales leader who has built high-performing teams and scaled revenue operations and sales infrastructures. He’s a specialist in helping start-ups and early-stage companies transition from founder-led sales to sustainable sales teams.
Chris knows how to create opportunities for others to grow and thrive in sales and shares his knowledge and passion on LinkedIn and TikTok.
Cynthia’s Bio:
I’m a passionate Sales Leader who thrives in the trenches with my team. Building and leading is my calling, whether outbound, inbound, SDRs, BDRs, or business development. I am a builder and a door opener, creating opportunities and driving growth.
Since May 2022, I’ve been sharing my sales journey and insights through LinkedIn. This platform has been a game-changer, connecting me with incredible people and fostering a supportive community that inspires me to share daily.
If you’re looking to chat about GTM strategies, building high-performing outbound teams, cold calling, social selling, or content creation, let’s connect! I’m proud to advise companies and founders while also collaborating with brands to craft impactful content.

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