Career change in your 40s? Most people think it is impossible. Too late. Too risky. Too hard.
But inside our Bootcamp, we see proof every day that it can be done.
One of our students showed exactly that. He started as a teacher. Loved the work, but the bills kept stacking. That is when he joined our Zero To Hoodie Tech Sales Bootcamp and went all in.
We helped him land his first job at $60K a year.
And even after he got that role, our responsibility didn’t stop there. We stayed connected, making sure he had the guidance he needed to succeed.
When he was ready to level up, he reached out again. This time, we used our latest AI tools to prepare him for the jump.
The result? From $60K to six figures.
The Process
His first job didn’t stop him. He knew it was only the first step toward an even bigger role.
Even after he started working, we stayed in touch, providing mentorship and support to make sure he was on the right track.
Before our help, 100 applications had only gotten him one interview.
With our AI tools, mentorship, and ongoing guidance, he was able to send 30 targeted applications every night.
By the end, he had applied to 350 jobs and landed 7 interviews, a 2 percent callback rate, double the average.
The breakthrough came when he finally received the offer that would take him to six figures.
“I GOT AN OFFER. $160K OTE.”
He stayed patient, turning down roles that weren’t the right fit and continuing until the perfect opportunity came along. This was not luck. It was effort, grit, and the BowTiedCyber team backing him every step of the way. We kept coaching, guiding, and supporting him until he leveled up again.
How He Pulled It Off
Breaking into a new career and doubling his income did not happen by accident. It took a system, mentorship, and relentless effort. Here is what made the difference for him:
✅ Structure: The Bootcamp gave him proven formulas that work
✅ Practice: Live critiques turned weaknesses into strengths
✅ Mentorship: Coaches guided him through setbacks and kept him on track
✅ Support: A community that answered questions and pushed him forward
✅ Persistence: Hundreds of rejections did not stop him
✅ Alignment: He waited for the right role instead of settling
✅ AI as leverage: Faster applications, stronger prep, higher confidence
In the end, it was the combination of his persistence, discipline, dedication, and the mentorship and support of the Bootcamp that turned his effort into results.
The Bigger Lesson
His journey shows that the path is repeatable. What worked for him can work for anyone who is willing to commit.
❌ You do not need a degree.
❌ You do not need years of irrelevant coursework.
❌ You do not need gatekeepers holding you back.
What you do need is a system that works, mentors who actually care, and the grit to follow through.
That is exactly what our Bootcamp is built for.
He put in the work and we backed him every step until he landed the right job. His income is now double what it was.
The same outcome is possible for anyone in this community who is ready to put in the effort.
Giving Back
Now he is paying it forward. Inside the Skool community, he shared:
“Evan (and The Sales Bull) and this community have changed my quality of life immensely! As an alum, I want to help those interested in Tech Sales.”
He is not just building his own career. He is helping others inside the community take the same path.
This is exactly why I built this community.
Watch His Story
Want to hear his journey in his own words? Watch my catch-up video with Ted here:
Ready to Start Your Path?
If you are tired of sending dead-end applications and waiting for luck to hit, the Zero to Hoodie Cybersecurity Bootcamp is where you start. Labs, resumes, and proof-of-work that recruiters cannot ignore will get you interview-ready faster than going it alone.
Here’s what you get when you join:
✅ Mentorship that keeps you on track
✅ AI tools that speed up your search and sharpen your prep
✅ Live critiques that turn weak spots into strengths
✅ A proven system that gets you interviews faster
From student to interview-ready, that is the Bootcamp difference.
We are also giving away ONE FULL SCHOLARSHIP. Full details are inside the Skool community.
Success comes to those who act. Begin your journey today.
Cheers,
BowTiedCyber Team