The player/coach model, once a prominent feature in professional sports, has experienced a decline over the past twenty years. This trend can be attributed to the increasing complexity and demands of modern sports, which require specialized coaching expertise.
Read MoreI have conversations on a regular basis with business owners and founders who expect much more magic on the sales side of their businesses than they would otherwise with other functional areas like HR, Finance, or Engineering.
Read MoreIn some conversations with business owners, they emphasize the importance of employees over contractors, particularly in sales, in order to safeguard their confidential business information. But are W2 employees truly better at keeping proprietary business information secret than 1099 contractors?
Read MoreWhile there are multiple ways of getting into Sales, the key to a successful career is the joy and happiness you still experience after twenty or thirty years. And that takes the right person and personality. Sales requires grit, resilience, and a thick skin.
Read MoreIn the fast-paced world of sales, commerce, and trade, the phrase "business is business" is often the expression of the cold and calculated nature of the corporate world. It suggests that emotions, empathy, and personal connections have no place in the realm of profit and loss.
Read MoreInterim Executive Talent can help organizations navigate times of change and transition. Learn more about the important role these executives play.
Read MoreFee models for fractional executives have an art and a science, a balance between multiple factors, and an element of “as-high-or-as-low-as-desperation-takes-you” to it. And that is not too different from the permanent job market: There are job postings for a VP of Sales on Indeed right now, one making $80k, the other over $500k a year.
Read MoreIn the fiercely competitive business world, business leaders face the everyday challenge of increasing revenue. One crucial capability to do that involves consistently converting leads into paying customers, which can be the make-or-break factor for success.
Read More"We will wait to hire a sales leader until we have more customers." While it may seem like a prudent approach to save resources, this strategy can have both advantages and disadvantages. Here's some thoughts as we explore what might be behind this statement and whether it's a wise decision for a growing company.
Read MoreThe 'No Budget' objection is a common hurdle in sales, but it's not insurmountable. By understanding the client's perspective, highlighting value, and offering flexible solutions, you can break through this obstacle and ultimately secure the sale.
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