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How To Win On The Front Line Using Strategy, Sun Tzu and Sales Readiness

Bernadette McClelland

And regardless of the title a leader carries, whether it be general, sales manager or company owner, if they are not thoroughly trained, they too , will come up short. Sun Tzu knew this and so does every leader on the planet. Some choose to train their army and some choose to not make it a priority at all. It’s what I do.

Strategy 150
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The 3 Ways Experienced Sales Reps Typically Fail.

MJ Hoffman

As salespeople become comfortable in their role and territory, they begin to develop strong relationships with certain customers. If it were 2005, that would have been a great response. You’ll maintain a predictable revenue without leaving valuable money on the table. 2) They Lean Too Heavily On Existing Champions.

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The 5 Quota-Killing Mistakes Only Experienced Salespeople Make

Hubspot Sales

As salespeople become comfortable in their role and territory, they begin to develop strong relationships with certain customers. If it were 2005, that would have been a great response. You'll maintain a predictable revenue without leaving valuable money on the table. They lean too heavily on existing champions.

Quota 88
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I’m Not That Good of a Salesperson

Adaptive Business Services

Despite my shortcomings, in less that two years I was promoted to sales manager and until twelve years ago, all I did was manage sales reps. As a manager (and as a salesperson), I had my pluses and minuses. I did have a life-changing event in 2005. Sometimes I was patient but, more often, I was not.