¿Te atreverías a ser vendedor? | Silvia Alejandra Altuzar | TEDxCamelinasAve

We've often heard the negative image people have of those who work in sales. Whether it's for a product or service, being a salesperson isn't considered a profession. However, there are thousands of salespeople around the world who have built companies, saved lives, generated fortunes, and transformed their own lives—all by being salespeople. If we could change the paradigm that a salesperson does this job simply because they couldn't find anything else to do, we could transform companies, cities, countries, and entire economies. I was born in Mexico City on October 13, 1972, surrounded by insurance premiums. My father, an actuary, insurance agent, and employee of several major insurance companies, instilled in me a love for this profession. I completed the fifth grade in Mexico City, and at the age of 11, I moved to Morelia with my father's project to start an independent insurance agency. After graduating from high school, I earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and a Master's degree in Administration from Vasco de Quiroga University. Even before finishing my degree, I began assisting my father at the company. I have been working at Alamo Seguros for 21 years, and I currently serve as Chairman of the Board and CEO, a position I have held since 2005. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx