Does "making it" as a stockbroker primarily rely on chance, salesman-like skill or pure intelligence?

Question

Does "making it" as a stockbroker primarily rely on chance, salesman-like skill or pure intelligence?

Answer 1

More than anything it will rely on the connection you have and how good you are at using those connections to your advantage.

Answer 2

It has more to do with sales, persuasion, commitment, strong self-esteem (can handle lots of rejection) and a will to succeed.

Answer 3

"Making it" is purely a matter of sales. If you can't sell, you can't stay, as one brokerage boss told me when I applied. He was right. I didn't, and I didn't.