The CEO Betting AI Will Never Replace This | Ep. 427 with Vera Quinn CEO of Cydcor
Topics discussed
Introduction: Vera Quinn and the power of sales
Why human interaction beats AI in complex sales
Trust issues with AI and digital communication
Upwork Sponsorship: Finding top freelance talent
Lessons from door-to-door sales and rejection
Common mistakes in structuring sales organizations
Vera's start in sales: A summer job turned career
Are sales skills innate or learned?
Immigrant background and the rule of not quitting on a low
Gender dynamics and ambition in business
Sacrifices of success: Leaving family and time with son
Upwork Sponsorship: Connecting with skilled professionals
Reflections on parenting and career impact
The 15-year journey to becoming CEO of Sidcor
Volunteering at Liberty Children's Home in Belize
Upwork Sponsorship: Hiring with confidence
Long-term impact of volunteering on children's lives
Final advice: Reframing rejection for young people
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