On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists Andrew is joined by Kimberly Boggs Kline, RDH to talk about transitioning from a career in clinical dental hygiene, to a sales career.
Big thank you to our guest co-host Stephanie Botts, RDH for joining us on this episode! If you want to hear more from Stephanie be sure to check out her TIPisodes with us.
Interview Starts: 07:17.223
Episode Highlights
– Kim’s Background
– The decision to leave the op
– Salaries
– The work life balance
– The Cons
– Keep Learning
Quotes
“I always wanted to live and work in a community I could give back to.”
“So on the weekends I sold dog food at pet stores to get sales experience.”
“Full time sales is pretty comparable to full time hygiene salary wise.”
“In hygiene you are done when you go home, but in sales it isn’t like that.”
“I am responsible for 300 offices, so typically I see my offices once a quarter.”
“There is a lot of crossover of skills from clinical to sales.”
“Every hygienist should work in retail, food and beverage, work for a DSO and then decide where they want to be.”
“You have to keep growing with your profession and do the best you can.”
“I am so willing to help those that want to help themselves.”
Links:
Kimberlyboggskline86@gmail.com
