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thinking about switching from sales to Hearing Aid Specialist. Anyone done it?

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Hey everyone,

I'm 40 and have been in sales for most of my career. Been thinking about making a change lately. I enjoy working with people and helping them, so hearing aid specialist seems like something I might actually enjoy doing.

Was looking at jobs on [redacted by admin] and seems like there's plenty of openings and the pay isn't bad either.

Anyone here get into this field later in life or come from a sales background? Is it hard to get started with no experience? Do companies actually train you?

Just trying to figure out if it's as good as it looks or if there's something I am missing lol.

Would love to hear from anyone who's done it. Thanks

@hearingcarejourney445 said:

Is it hard to get started with no experience? Do companies actually train you?

Previous job experience in another area tends to be well regarded, but where I am becoming a hearing instrument specialist requires a two year college diploma program. Do you know what the educational requirements are where you are?

In NJ i believe it only requires a formal training for hands-on hours under a licensed sponsor and passing the exam. I am most interested in learning about day to day and if its a good long term career.

Leaving this thread up on the off chance that it's legit, but removing the unnecessary job board link. Thanks.

Sales experience will definitely help. 50 years ago I got into hearing aid sales just to make some money. As I learned more and got more involved, I got into presenting seminars and even wrote a book on hearing aid sales. There are places that will train you as an apprentice, the main focus will be sales. As you get more into it you will become more interested in helping the patients hear the best possible. After 6 years of the push to sell more I opened my own practice. The hearing industry has been very good to me and I feel I really made a difference in thousands of lives. Would I do it again today, I am not sure. People still need help but as a billing insurance becomes more of an obstacle. I started working strictly in the home, today not many people want to do that but the need and market place are still there. If you work for someplace that will train you, make sure you don't sign any "non compete" that will prevent you from eventually going on your own if you so desire. Many people are not cut out for business ownership or have no desire to do so. You can still make good living working for some else. You will start working for the money but if you are successful you will end up working for the patient and the money will follow. I was told 50 years ago, "if you take care of the patients, they will take care of you" I don't think that has changed. Good luck in whatever you decide to do.

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