How I Found the Decision Maker's Email Using LinkedIn

The transition from individual contributor to manager is the hardest step. You need to learn hiring, training, goal-setting, and team motivation. Start by mentoring 1-2 juniors before taking a full management role.

Your first year should focus on learning the complete process: finding clients, cold emailing, quoting, sampling, ordering, production follow-up, inspection, shipping, and payment. Understanding each link is your foundation.