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An Old Sales Dog’s Meanderings – Ch. 10: The Formative Years…
Blog 10 Late 1980’s, Early 1990’s Eastern U.S. The Formative Years… The Apple Computer, Inc. sales team (now grown into the hundreds) had consumed the day in requisite meetings, receiving… Read more
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An Old Sales Dog’s Meanderings – Ch. 9: The Plan is the Plan
Late 1980’s Cupertino, CA. The crowded auditorium in Cupertino was filled with hundreds of sales, marketing and technical personnel who proudly wore the rainbow logo, either as a fixture on… Read more
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An Old Sales Dog’s Meanderings – Ch. 8: Break Through…
1984Cupertino, CA. The room was one of many like rooms on the Cupertino campus, not larger than 12ft by 12ft. Brightly lit by fluorescent lights, it may have served the… Read more
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An Old Sales Dog’s Meanderings – Ch. 7: 1984 wasn’t like 1984
Befuddled, I gazed around the small dimly lit auditorium. The air in the room was somewhat oppressive, with a tinge of a clean, chlorine-like yet burnt smell. Behind the audience… Read more
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An Old Sales Dog’s Meanderings – Ch. 6: Apple Computer Inc. Top 40
Blog 6 Late 1983 – 1984 Tampa, FL As the double oak office doors closed behind me, I fell helplessly back against them, my suit sliding slightly as I tried… Read more
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An Old Sales Dog’s Meanderings – Ch. 5: Progression and the Wrong Shoes
In 1983, the author transitioned to Florida and excelled in selling Apple products, catching the attention of Ms. X, the Apple rep. He boldly asked to take over her role,… Read more
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An Old Sales Dog’s Meanderings – Ch. 4: The Transition
In 1983, a Minnesota native experiences a snow Armageddon, prompting a life-changing decision to move to Florida. Mentorship, planning, and seizing opportunities fuel his transition. Over dinner with mentors, he… Read more
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An Old Sales Dog’s Meanderings – Ch. 3: Early Evolution
Blog 3 1981 – 1982 Maplewood, MN – 23-24 years old (ish) Remaining true to my new dogma – read, observe, practice, and learn I watched Steve Phister move through… Read more
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An Old Sales Dog’s Meanderings – Ch. 2: Opportunity Presents Itself.
In the winter/spring of 1980 in Maplewood, MN, a pivotal encounter led to an apprenticeship with Lonnie Foote. Despite initial challenges, this led to a transformative opportunity to join Personal… Read more
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