Pros
Due to the solid relationships built at ThinkSafe with much effort over the past three years, I have found it my responsibility to post a review and highlight a bit of my experience. I am posting this October 8, 2021, and officially parted ways with ThinkSafe on October 7, 2021. To those who may read this, I worked directly with the President of ThinkSafe.
- Entrepreneurial environment
This means there is no shortage of being able to think on your own two feet to come up with solutions to problems or solve other items coming down the pipeline. There is no ceiling to your learning and leadership ability.
-Family/employee first oriented
The flexibility as I developed relationships and trust with the C-Suite was unparalleled. From time-off with short notice to personal issues I needed to attend to, I was able to take care of those first so that my concentration at work was not impacted to a high degree. For this I'm thankful. ThinkSafe has multiple family working here, but they earn their keep and are the hardest workers throughout the company. It is incredibly impressive as they don't use their relationships as an excuse to do nothing, they instead use their relationship as a reason to drive the entire company forward.
-Income potential
This is a business where you will not have a corporate room, sit in the back corner, and not be noticed. In other words do not expect a job making multiple six figures just paper pushing. Here's what it will take: There is an incredible opportunity when it comes to partnering with the C-Suite to make selling a reality and the strategies associated with such. In other words, work for your keep, pay for your seat, and do your part to help the company grow and your compensation will be justified and rewarded. Base pay is generous. For reference here was my situation: Year 1 $30,000 base (zero experience in SaaS), Year 2 $35,000 base, Year 3 base $40,000 with uncapped commissions and earning opportunity. This base pay can be your reality and the commission earnings are up to you! There is usually a cap at companies before you have to "split" off a sales territory. The C-Suite will treat you unique and fairly, bring your income goals to the table and you'll be able to sit down and map out a plan to get there.
-Relationship
This isn't a one-way street at ThinkSafe. If you are open to having relationships, they are incredible. There are many people that work at ThinkSafe with a high pedigree in the department of success and significance. If you cultivate these relationships they will help shape your future. One of the biggest opportunities I had at ThinkSafe was realizing that for some it is their "forever" home and for others, it is a ladder into a personal calling where your partnership with ThinkSafe cultivated the growth you are experiencing.
Cons
These are not my negatives, they are negatives you will find depending on your level of ambition. Again, this is in the sales department only. I can not speak for other departments.
- Entrepreneurial environment
Not thinking on your feet and being able to have strategic conversations won't cut it. You're not just an employee you are a part of the business success.
-Family/employee first oriented
This can be abused, if you abuse this privilege then you won't be around for long. When you are hired you will immediately feel like you belong to a family with a mission. Albeit, fast-paced.
-Income potential
This isn't a sitting around type of environment. It takes work. If you are not looking for work and are looking for a river of easy-flowing money, you may not have to character to make the cut.
-Relationship
Do not manipulate this. The relationships are genuine. When you are asked how you are doing, it is not a gimmick to get you to slip. It is a serious question, no room for lies on your end.
