Ep 54 - How to Become A Wireless Solutions Consultant with Wes Jones

On this episode of #WorkingInTech, we’re talking to Wes Jones, a seasoned Wireless Solutions Consultant with over six years in telecommunications, working with industry leaders like AT&T and T-Mobile. Wes has built his career helping businesses optimize through custom connectivity solutions, from fiber to wireless. Currently pursuing an MBA with a focus on Data Analytics, Finance, and Entrepreneurship, Wes is adding even more depth to his work. Today, he’ll share his journey in telecom, insights on driving business growth through connectivity, and tips for building a successful tech career. 𝕏 CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIALS 𝕏 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/juwonthetechie/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JuwonTheTechie Threads: https://www.threads.net/@juwonthetechie IG: https://www.instagram.com/juwonthetechie/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juwon-io/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@juwonthetechie CONNECT WITH WES LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wes-jones-783517241/ CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro 1:10 - Discovering Sales and Tech 8:00 - Who is a Solutions Consultant? 14:50 - Getting an MBA 17:10 - What’s Next? 18:38 - A Day In The Life 21:40 - Winning and Losing in Sales 24:00 - Mentoring 27:50 - Teamwork 29:18 - Fiber Networking 36:20 - “Everyone is in Sales” 45:03 - Securing the First Role 48:24 - Courses, Books, & Learning 50:10 - Salary Progression 53:44 - Interview Prep 55:35 - Potential of Growth in the Industry 57:50 - Networking 1:00:04 - Final Words 1:01:00 - Conclusion