IS SALES REALLY FOR YOU? | Episode 1 with Meny Hoffman & Pinchus Shiff

About this episode

Meny Hoffman and Pinchus Shiff discuss the challenges and realities of a career in sales, questioning who is truly suited for it and what factors contribute to success or failure.

What actually happens when someone is good with people but keeps failing at sales? In this episode, Meny Hoffman kicks off a brand new sales series with Pinchus Shiff, co founder of Friday and someone who has spent his entire career in the trenches of sales. Not theory. Not coaching from the sidelines. Real calls, real pressure, real wins, real losses. This conversation tackles one uncomfortable question most people avoid Is sales really for you? They talk about why people quit sales too early, why talent alone means nothing, and how the wrong setup can make even the best people fail. From commission vs salary to introverts vs extroverts, this episode breaks down what actually matters if you want to survive and succeed in sales. You’ll learn 👉 Who sales is actually for and who should never touch it 👉 Why being a “natural” doesn’t exist 👉 How salary can quietly kill motivation 👉 Why introverts often outperform loud talkers 👉 What to look for before choosing a sales job or industry If you are in sales, thinking about getting into sales, or running a business and wondering why growth feels harder than it should, this episode will force you to rethink everything you thought you…

People in this episode

Host: Meny Hoffman

Guest: Pinchus Shiff

Topics covered

• sales
• career
• motivation
• introverts vs extroverts
• sales success
• job selection

Keywords

• sales
• motivation
• career advice
• introverts
• extroverts
• job selection
• commission
• salary

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Friday

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