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Want to be an “A” student?

Sales 2.0

Back in 2006 I coined the term “Sales 2.0” (see the logo on this website). My concept of Sales 2.0 was, and is, “taking the sales profession to the next level”. In my opinion we’ve come a long way since 2006 but we still have a long way to go. In sales, we’re still at-best getting a “C grade” as a profession.

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X-Factor Compensation Leaders: How to Be Incredible at Incentive Planning (Palo Alto Networks)

Xactly

She works in implementation and design of plans/rules/reports using Xactly and acts as the liaison between the IT, Sales Operationss and other functional groups to help develop the best plan model for sales. She runs half marathons and is training for her fourth marathon in May 2018. How did you get your start?

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Celebrating 25 Years in Referrals: My Story

No More Cold Calling

My entire career had been sales and sales management, and my best business had always come from referrals. I asked salespeople and sales leaders I knew if they liked to get referral introductions. But most of my client engagements were in-person until 2018. In 2018, I was referred to LinkedIn Learning.

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How to Become a VP of Sales by the Time You’re 30

Sales Hacker

I have achieved the dream many have of becoming a Sales VP by a 30-in fact before I was 30. I joined the ranks of Prime Point Media in 2006 selling national accounts, and by 2008 I had built the entire Midwest territory. If you’re wondering how to become a VP of Sales, it’s first important to understand how much the role has evolved.

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38 Most Dynamic Women in Sales (The 2019 Edition)

Sales Hacker

What’s your favorite sales book? . I love sales books and have a hard time choosing a favorite! But Cracking the Sales Management Code is always in the top three. How long have you been in sales? I worked in B2B sales for a transmission shop in Tempe, AZ. How long have you been in sales? .

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