Power to Sell
Power to Sell is a student-led podcast focusing on mastering the underlying skills of persuasion, leadership, and sales. It's focused on how we transform these 'ordinary' human skills into the extraordinary and how we can differentiate ourselves based on how we sell versus the characteristics of what we sell.
Power to Sell
Eric Gjerdevig - Power of Fearlessness
In the final Spring 2025 episode of the Power to Sell podcast, students interviewed Eric Gjerdevig, a sales lecturer at NDSU and former business owner. The interview explores Gjerdevig’s professional journey, from his early exposure to technology and accidental entry into sales to his experience at Great Plains Software and Microsoft and ultimately starting and selling his own software consulting company. The conversation also touches upon the importance of overcoming fear and being open to new experiences. Gjerdevig’s passion for teaching and serving students through the NDSU sales program highlights activities both inside and outside the classroom. Finally, Gjerdevig shares his evolving definition of business success, shifting focus from just growth to having a healthy, profitable, and enjoyable company culture.