Talia Ralicki, Sales Counselor on Influential Women

Influential Woman · Cemetery sales

Talia Ralicki

Sales Counselor, Catholic Cemeteries Association

Pittsburgh, PA

2Years experience

Certifications · Degrees · Memberships

Degree Bachelor's in healthcare administration with specialization in leadership Degree Partial master's in public health Cert National Society of Leadership and Success Cert Life insurance license Member National Society of Leadership and Success

Her Story

About Talia

I started in cemetery sales about a month ago as a sales counselor at Catholic Cemeteries Association, focusing on pre-need funeral sales, customer service, genealogy, and grave locations. Before that I spent 20 years bartending. I earned my bachelor's in healthcare administration with a leadership specialization and a 3.929 GPA, plus partial master's studies in public health. I belong to the National Society of Leadership and Success and hold a life insurance license for potential future funeral planning work. My role involves lots of cold calling and building contacts through word of mouth.

Her Interview

Ten minutes with Talia

01What do you attribute your success to?

Mostly determination. Just keep learning, keep putting one foot in front of the other. Never stopping.

02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?

Probably never stop learning.

03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?

Just don't get discouraged. It's all about a numbers game.

04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?

Keeping a constant book of contacts and potential sales. It's a numbers game involving cold calling and word of mouth referrals.

05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?

Communication, honesty, morals, values.

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