Gavin Giglio
“My mission is to combine my passion for finance, sales, and learning to serve and fulfill the needs of others. I am deeply committed to personal and professional growth, believing that every challenge is an opportunity to grow. Through hard work and grit, I strive to not only solve problems, but help others around me get the best out of themselves. By fostering an environment of growth and goal setting, I believe we can all have a life of fulfillment and growth together.”
ORGANIZED | HARDWORKING | RELIABLE | AMBITIOUS | PASSIONATE
Why Sales?
I chose to pursue sales because it aligns with my ambition to become an entrepreneur who provides real value to others. Understanding and identifying the needs of people is essential for delivering the best solutions, which is at the heart of both sales and entrepreneurship. Moreover, I recognize that life itself is a constant sales process—whether it’s selling ideas, convincing others, or presenting yourself effectively. Mastering sales skills is therefore crucial for success in any endeavor, making it an invaluable foundation for my future goals.
The Professional Selling Program
The Professional Selling Program at UCF’s College of Business is a competitive, specialized program designed to prepare students for leadership roles in sales. Each year, only 35 students are accepted into this one-year program, where they engage in rigorous sales training, including courses in professional selling, sales force management, and advanced selling techniques. The program emphasizes hands-on learning through mentorships, role-play exercises, and real-world sales scenarios.
- Highly competitive program that only accepts 35 students annually
- One-year program integrated into regular course schedules
- Hands-on learning with corporate partner mentorship and role-play exercises
- Focus on developing future sales leaders
Books
Here are some of the impactful business books I’ve read that have helped shape my understanding of sales, leadership, and entrepreneurship.
Quotes
“You must have a good time meeting people if you expect them to have a good time meeting you” – Dale Carnegie
“There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking it makes it so” – William Shakespeare
“He who had learned to disagree without being disagreeable has discovered the most valuable secret to negotiation” – Robert Estabrook
“If you have enough reasons, you can do the most incredible things” – Jim Rohn
“If you try ten things and only one succeeds, you beat the person who never tried” – Tom Peters
“You can have more than you’ve got by becoming more than you are” – Jim Rohn