Insights from Shelby Saf's Interview

Aug 17, 2024

The One of One Podcast: Shelby Saf Interview

Introduction

  • Podcast: One of One Podcast
  • Season: Two
  • Focus: Unique journeys of superstars across various industries
  • Guest: Shelby Saf, founder and CEO of the She Sales Academy

Shelby's Daily Routine

  • Wakes up with Starbucks coffee
  • Walks on Brickell Key
  • Attends Pilates class
  • Day involves scattered work with three companies
  • Takes calls for different companies, focuses on sales
  • Films content if time allows

Shelby's Background

  • From Arizona
  • Graduated from ASU with Bachelor's and Master's in 4 years
  • Early interest in business, started a nail painting business at seven
  • Experienced in finance, accounting, and marketing internships
  • Initial fear of sales

Entry into Sales

  • Motivated by a mentor who mentioned door-to-door sales
  • Began door-to-door sales at sophomore year
  • Worked summers in Minnesota
  • Faced resistance from family but ultimately succeeded

Lessons from Figure Skating

  • Figure skating provided tenacity
  • Learning from falling and getting up
  • Translated persistence into sales

Challenges in Sales

  • Sales industry male-dominated
  • Worked hard when no one was watching
  • Self-training due to lack of support
  • Became a leader, created support for other women

Pioneering for Women in Sales

  • Overcame gender barriers with personal initiatives
  • Witnessed an increase in women entering door-to-door sales

Move to Miami

  • Chose Miami after visiting New York and LA
  • Plans to move to California

Transition to Remote High Ticket Sales

  • High ticket sales involve closing deals remotely
  • Transition inspired by a friend's success with remote sales
  • Described process and benefits

Entrepreneurial Ventures

  1. She Sales Academy
    • Training women in sales
    • Providing community and support
  2. Placement Portal
    • Connects trained women with job opportunities
  3. Mossi Nutrition
    • Started during Master's program
    • Focus on holistic health with seamoss gummies

Upcoming Relaunch

  • Exciting updates for the She Sales Academy
  • Focus on thorough training and placement

Building a Quality Team

  • Importance of having supportive and skilled partners

Mental & Personal Insights

  • Success not always pretty
  • Importance of overcoming adversity
  • Network by being someone worth networking with

Closing Thoughts

  • Vision for future focuses on supporting women in sales
  • Aspire to build a leading community for women
  • Encourages overcoming limiting beliefs

Final Remarks

  • Shelby's achievements inspire future growth
  • Encourages a path of hard work and resilience

Notable Moments

  • Seamoss gummies taste test
  • Discussed the importance of mindset and tenacity in sales

Note: These notes are based on the podcast interview transcript with Shelby Saf, summarizing key points and insights shared during the episode.