The Golden Path to Seven Figures: My Journey in Tech Sales

Dayvisson DaSilva
2 min readMay 13, 2024

Let’s not beat around the bush. We’re here to talk about money, specifically, how I made over seven figures in seven years working in Tech Sales. And yes, I personally know people who’ve made over seven figures in just one year. Intrigued? Let’s dive in.

The Allure of Tech Sales

One of the biggest reasons people flock to Tech Sales is the financial rewards. At the end of each quarter, every seller eagerly awaits their commission checks, bonuses, and rewards. But why does Tech Sales pay so well? It’s simple economics:

  • 🔥Hot Industry: Technology is the future, and we’re living it.
  • 🔥Hot Products: Innovative products are constantly being developed.
  • 🔥Hot High Demand: Everyone wants a piece of the tech pie.

This creates a pool of money ready to compensate those who bring in the cash flow to the organization. If you’re a top performer in sales and you’re not making money, you’re definitely not in the Tech Sales industry. Yes, the grass is greener (and lined with cash) on this side of the sales world.

The Compensation Structure

One question I get asked all the time is, “How is the compensation structured?” At least at Microsoft, it generally…

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Dayvisson DaSilva

I'm a Tech Sales Hacker and help professionals Hack into Tech Sales I Sales Executive @ Microsoft Non-Profits | Solution Specialist | Account Management | MBA