It is a very personal list. Because what I may consider bad Sales Management is looked upon very favorably by someone else. So, what follows is simply the summary of observations and interpretations over decades of working as and with Sales Managers.
Read MoreWhen it comes to hiring a senior sales leader, there are two main types of candidates to consider: those with big company experience and those with entrepreneurial experience. Each has its pros and cons, and the decision criteria for choosing the right candidate for your business will depend on several factors.
Read MoreAfter 30 years in sales, revenue, or growth, most executives have done a lot of different things; in fact, many LinkedIn profiles look alike. Most everyone has worked at a few nameplate accounts, has delivered substantial growth, has built and transformed, hired and coached, and exited successfully. But now it is time to identify your superpower!
Read MoreA gifted founder CEO, often with a vague-at-best exit strategy, who’s both the lead technician and the company’s best/only salesperson. And a resistance to standardization, usually attributed to the bespoke, variable, heuristic, or technical nature of the work itself.
Read MoreEvery company on the planet is the same in their two most fundamental processes: making stuff and selling stuff. All other processes should be in support of these two facets of the raison d'être of a company. The corner bakery and the world's largest industrial conglomerates are the same at this level.
Read MoreI get asked quite often about the state of the Fractional Industry and what I am seeing on the supply and demand side. My answer runs the risk of being self-serving, and at the same time, as an industry, I feel we need to tell the story. If we don’t, who will?
Read MoreAre you struggling to close deals and are losing customers to your competitors? The reason could be that your sales and marketing efforts are not fully integrated.
Read MoreIn the course of helping clients find their ideal CROs, I hear the gamut of perspectives from both the client side and the executive side on the role of Sales Head and the Chief Revenue Officer. The terms and roles are often used interchangeably, and the definitions of each role vary widely.
Read MoreIn a world where every start-up business wants to quickly expand and leave a mark on the world, the obvious question is how to do this successfully. For most businesses, it does start with building out a global sales team; Taking the service or product developed in one part of the world and selling it in another.
Read MoreThe Peter Principle is a real phenomenon that can have negative effects on businesses if not addressed properly. Employers should be careful when promoting employees, ensuring that they are prepared for their new role and monitoring their performance closely.
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