Rate each belief, understand where it came from, and reframe it into truth.
Which belief is holding you back the most?
Map your existing skills to sales competencies
Explaining complex ideas clearly, writing effectively, teaching
Understanding unspoken needs, being the friend people vent to
Troubleshooting, managing crises, finding creative solutions
Making friends, networking, building rapport
Bouncing back from rejection, dealing with failure
Write out 3 stories that demonstrate your sales skills (you'll use these in interviews)
Take each assessment to discover your ideal sales path
Stability, benefits, structured growth
Do you prefer stability or variability in income?
How comfortable are you with structure and processes?
How important are benefits (health insurance, 401k, PTO)?
Do you like working as part of a team?
Your Path 1 Fit Score:
Calculate based on your answers
Flexibility, higher rates, multiple clients
How comfortable are you with inconsistent income?
Do you have 3-6 months of savings to cover lean periods?
Are you self-motivated without external accountability?
Your Path 2 Fit Score:
Maximum freedom, long-term build, personal brand
Do you have knowledge/skills worth teaching or selling?
Are you comfortable being visible online?
Can you handle delayed gratification? (6-12+ months to see income)
Your Path 3 Fit Score:
Rate each path on 5 key factors to see which aligns best with your current life
| Factor | Path 1: W2 | Path 2: 1099 | Path 3: Own Brand |
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| Financial Feasibility Can I afford this path right now? |
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| Lifestyle Fit Does this match my life needs? |
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| Interest Level How excited am I about this? |
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| Confidence Level How ready do I feel? |
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| Timeline Alignment Does the timeline work for me? |
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| TOTAL SCORE | __/50 | __/50 | __/50 |
Based on your scores, which path are you committing to for the next 90 days?
Prepare your answers using the STAR method
💡 Framework: Present → Past → Future
💡 What they're really asking: Are you committed or just desperate?
Show genuine interest in the profession, not just "I need a job"
Set the context - what was happening?
What did you need to accomplish?
What specific steps did you take?
What was the outcome? Include numbers if possible.
Always have 2-3 thoughtful questions prepared. Here are some options:
"What does success look like in the first 90 days?"
"How does the team support new reps during ramp?"
"What's the typical career path for someone in this role?"
"What do your top performers have in common?"
Break down your transition into manageable weekly goals
Get your materials ready
Start making connections and submitting applications
Get interviews, learn, improve
Land the role or pivot strategy
Set a calendar reminder for 90 days from today. When it goes off, answer:
Now it's time to do the work.
Progress beats perfection. Every single time.