Ann Kresky is a Sales Manager here at Fischer Homes, and in our conversation we talked about:

  • What it’s like to go from a Sales Counselor to a Sales Manager
  • Work-Life Balance
  • The value of sticking with an organization long enough to establish deep roots and gain something Ann calls “Tribal Knowledge.”

Timestamps:

  • 1:51 - Introduction and Work History
  • 4:24 - What was it like to go from Sales Counselor to Sales Manager?
  • 9:10 - What does a workday look like for you? Walk me through a typical day.
  • 11:38 - What is something surprising about your role that few people know or understand?
  • 13:14 - What person helped make you who you are today? What did they teach you?
  • 15:38 - “Sometimes you need distance before you appreciate the push”
  • 17:04 - Staying long enough to gain “Tribal Knowledge”
  • 19:49 - Work-Life Balance & Time Management
  • 27:24 - Have you ever had multiple passions/paths? And if so, how did you determine what was the right path for you?
  • 30:01 - Looking back at your career path, what did you NOT see coming that was challenging at first, but ultimately became a blessing?
  • 32:40 - What are some techniques to help someone out of the "Ditch " they are stuck in?
  • 37:14 - What is currently in your Netflix cue?
  • 37:24 - What is your favorite 80’s jam?
  • 37:42 - What is the last gift you gave someone?
  • 37:54 - What was or would be your High School Yearbook superlative?
  • 38:14 - A penguin walks through the door wearing a sombrero. What does he say and why is he here?