Today Gina brings back an old friend, and someone that brings big energy and a down to earth attitude. Skip Willcox, National Sales Manager and Director of Wholesale at Five By Five Funding. He and Gina discuss the tricky territory of managing both a traditional job and a side hustle. Skip shares his experience navigating a significant industry downturn, exiting a division, and finding opportunities amidst uncertainty. His journey includes continuing to grow his side business, while also stepping into a new role as a National Sales Manager. They talk about the synergies between these roles, how he manages time, transparency with the employer, and the employer's supportive stance. They also get into the cultural aspect of businesses, motivation, setting personal and business goals, and the importance of cultivating creativity.
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Engagement Expert – Speaker – Sales Trainer – Entrepreneur – Improv Comic
Gina is a Master Sales Trainer for Jeb Blount’s Sales Gravy who combines street smarts and improv comedy skills with her experience in the corporate and entrepreneurial worlds, which sets her apart from her competition.
“Sass without too much crass” is how Gina Trimarco describes herself. A high energy entrepreneur, engager, speaker, trainer, improv comedienne and podcast producer, Gina credits most of her success on her upbringing by her Italian mobster dad and German immigrant mother
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