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Pros
I came from 10 years as a manager in the hospitality industry and I am very pleased to find XPO. I can still maintain my connection to hospitality, but from a Logistics/SCM standpoint. Honestly, cold calling sucks, but that's how I develop my business. If I created my own company, I would do the exact same practice (at least in principle) to grow my company so...it is what it is. The major pros that I've found so far: -The atmosphere in Reno definitely keeps me energized -Developing Business Development skills/strategies -Developing trust in others and teamwork skill -Learning what win/win business practices look like -Seeing that my financial goals are realistic and not a "pie in the sky" promise -I can create the business that suits me and I am challenged as I learn a new industry.
Cons
Cons: -Cold calling sucks -Managing a process I cannot see or organize is tough -Money will come, but takes a while to generate (although my boss does set me up for success the best they can) -Business Development = Sales. If you do not want to sell, do not fool yourself (see Con #1)