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What Leaders Should Do, But Don’t!

A Sales Guy

Watching the Dallas Cowboys, New Orleans Saints game the other night reminded me of the Drew Breeze trade from the San Diego Chargers back in 2005. For you non-football fans or those of you who don’t remember, Drew was traded to New Orleans after the 2005 season in which he broke his shoulder. That’s the easy part.

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PODCAST 150: Driving Sales Home: Tips From an Auto Dealership with Michelle Benfer

Sales Hacker

From hubcaps to Hubspot: Michelle’s sales career [1:27]. What has changed in sales leadership since 2005 [8:43]. What has changed in sales leadership since 2005 [8:43]. What has changed over the last 10-15 years that you’ve been part of leadership positions? We’re on iTunes.

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Technology Sales & Marketing - Party Like its 1999?

The ROI Guy

For historical perspective, in 2005 technology marketing spending was up 6.4%, in 2004 spending was up 5.8%, while in 2003, tech marketing spending was down 1.7%. for 2005 – this according to Forrester latest research. Unfortunately, the longer the sales cycle, the greater the chance for a “no” decision.

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170+ Women in Sales Share Their Career-Defining Aha Moment

Sales Hacker

What is one a-ha moment you’ve had in your sales career? I went through a VP of Sales Program with SaaSy Sales Leadership — the moment I realized I didn’t want to be a VP of Sales. She has a passion for mentoring women and helping them find their love of sales. Melissa Murillo. Amy Slater.

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