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The Lego Rules: How Childhood Building Blocks Shaped My Approach to Business Design

Lego wasn’t just a childhood obsession. It was leadership training in disguise. Those multi-hour sessions of building, breaking, rebuilding, and explaining taught me to love the iterative process, respect the power of structure, and—yes—recognize when my own rules limit creativity.

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The Hidden Costs of Relying on Star Sellers—How to Build a Balanced, Scalable Sales Team

In many small and mid-sized businesses, a handful of salespeople consistently outperform the rest. These “star sellers” close the big deals, keep the lights on, and often hold an outsized share of customer relationships.

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Your Opportunity to Get the Sales Team Right Starts Early – and Doesn’t Last Long

When you step into a company as a fractional sales leader, the clock starts ticking immediately. You’re expected to deliver results quickly—refining processes, improving pipeline health, and driving revenue growth.

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The Window of Opportunity in Fractional Executive Placement

Understanding this window is critical for the business in order to optimize the value of a fractional executive. And equally critical for the Executive themselves to understand and target their Ideal Client Profile.

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How to Stifle Creativity and Dynamism in Your Organization

The Corporate Soldier is someone who knows all the rules and regulations governing their organization. They are well-versed in the written and unwritten “dos and don’ts” of the workplace. They follow every rule to the letter and use these rules as the basis for all their actions.

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I Will Not Fumble This Question Again

I fumbled… I talked about the fact that we are a small and newer business, that the founder and partner at the time were both older white males, that sales to this day is a white and male-dominated space, that our roster of executives is diverse, and that we can purposely match on DEI criteria.

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Understanding the Difference Between a CRO and a VP of Sales

As I meet with growth-minded Founders, Owners, and CEOs, one of the frequent topics we delve into is understanding the difference between a VP of Sales and a Chief Revenue Officer (CRO).

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Making the Right Talent Decision

Determining the right criteria to decide between a consultant, contractor, or full-time employee can significantly impact your business. Since the criteria might differ depending on the functional area, let me walk you through my thoughts for the sales function, specifically addressing when to hire a Sales Management Consultant, a Fractional or Interim Sales Leader, or a full-time VP of Sales.

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