Redrover

Exiting a start up

Exiting a start up... now what? edited

Like it says, I'm exiting my start up. I have zero idea what to do now. I've been around the fin-tech finance side for about a decade working with start ups and struggling companies almost exclusively. I've ran and built large multifaceted teams and I have financed millions and millions in software as well- you name it I've probably financed it front to back. I've always been 1099 or contract based

Everyone asks what I'm doing and I have zero idea. It's been a month and I'm bored.

Where is a good place to start? How do I explain my situation when most job posts want employment based experience vs my current situation. Or I get offered a basic position.

***If I worked with a start up I'd prefer to be 1099 but in a larger role I wouldn't mind having a salary plus a commission structure.***

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antiASKHOLE

Tycoon

Bravado's Resident Asshole

Don't go to another start up. lol

Redrover

Good Citizen

Exiting a start up

I enjoy it but I need a break now.

TennisandSales

Politicker

Head Of Sales

I think a good place to start is to just figure out what would make you happy right now.

would staying 1099 and being more of a consultant be nice?
going into a more traditional sales role?

Its hard for us to tell YOU what you should do

Redrover

Good Citizen

Exiting a start up

Great question.

If I worked with a start up I'd prefer to be 1099 but in a larger role I wouldn't mind having a salary plus a commission structure. I'll update this with the post. Thank you.

CuriousFox

WR Officer

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Is there more freedom for you in 1099 roles? I'm trying to figure out what is driving you.

Redrover

Good Citizen

Exiting a start up

Definitely more freedom. I'm not against the latter but all I know is 1099.

Pachacuti

Politicker

They call me Daddy, Sales Daddy

If money wasn't an issue, what would you do with your life? What's your passion outside of work?

Redrover

Good Citizen

Exiting a start up

Easy answer. Helping or teaching people. It’s been the core of all my selling and building.

Pachacuti

Politicker

They call me Daddy, Sales Daddy

Than start a foundation for that, if money isn’t your driving factor anymore.

Redrover

Good Citizen

Exiting a start up

I already work with a few local charities or I would. I still need to get paid though. lol

SaaSsy

Politicker

Fractional sales leader? A lot of startups can’t afford FT trainers and have a need bc of the churn so you could sales train and onboard on a contract basis. There’s always LI sales influencer…

Redrover

Good Citizen

Exiting a start up

Oh man I can’t tell you how many subprime biz loans I did for “clients” that were either selling a 7 figure coaching program or some
Influencer bs.

On the side I offer fractional cfo services (it’s tedious and usually becomes a basic lesson in sales) but I like the sales lead side.

I don’t do much as much on social media as I used to. I may have to burn some posts and see what’s what.

Good advice.

Redrover

Good Citizen

Exiting a start up

Damn that’s a good idea. Screw the double reply rule here. 😂

SADNESSLieutenant

Politicker

Officer of ♥️

see repvue for some good companies

Redrover

Good Citizen

Exiting a start up

I’ll look into it. Thanks.

Diablo

Politicker

Sr. AE

My response wouldn’t be different. You will have to think about ‘where and what’; if there are any challenges in your journey - experienced savages can share their experiences/tips/tricks.

tierra

Contributor

Director of Revenue Operations

You have a story to spin, being a 1099 / contract based role, you have the full flexibility to position yourself as a leader / consultant on the space. It depends on what you’re looking for next.

Redrover

Good Citizen

Exiting a start up

I do and I think the failure on my part is not putting that story out there. I'm also not sure where to start searching.

Kosta_Konfucius

Politicker

Sales Rep

How did you get your previous roles, I assume it will be a similar process

activity

Politicker

VP, Business Development

Yeah, I would be finding a more stable company going into an economic downturn.

Redrover

Good Citizen

Exiting a start up

That's my thoughts. On Bravado I'm not getting any matches. Any other resources?

Gasty

Notable Contributor

War Room Community Manager

@Redrover: Can you send an email with your profile/CV to [email protected] and [email protected]?

Also, please put in a PS that this was recommended by me (community manager, WR). Let's give Bravado Jobs another try and see if there are any matches.

Redrover

Good Citizen

Exiting a start up

For sure. Let me throw some kids out the door and I’ll get it to you. Thank you.

FinanceEngineer

Politicker

Sr Director, sales and partnerships

Get on boards or start/join a consultancy.

SaasSlingin

Politicker

Sr AE

It seems a place like AngelList would be right up your alley. There may be an open role or 2 aligned with your background although you might be overqualified

CadenceCombat

Tycoon

Account Executive

I've worked for several start ups and none of them had realistic outlooks with realistic upside for me. I'm over it.

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