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Why it is so Difficult to Compare Sales Effectiveness from One Salesperson to Another

Understanding the Sales Force

When my leadership team planned for 2020, we predicted that we would reach the two million mark sometime in June. On the other hand, if we compare it to where we had hoped to be at this point, (the BHAG we set in 2007 was 14 million) it was a failure of epic proportions.

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The Promotion Gap for Women in 2020: Yes, It Still Exists.

Zoominfo

This data was pulled in January 2020. Back in 2007, ZoomInfo released data about women CEOs, and compared to current numbers, many industries are improving, even if the numbers are still lower than ideal. COVID-19 has created drastic changes in employment, especially for women.

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Uplevel Your Tech Stack in 2020 with Sales Enablement

Seismic - Sales Effectiveness

Imagine smooth sailing in 2020… Personalization at Scale. The countdown to 2020 is on. Say goodbye to “frankendeck” PowerPoints and sell sheets that have been living on your desktop since 2007. So, are you ready to uplevel your strategy in 2020? Not sure if you’re all in? No hurt feelings.

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GTM 71: Writer CEO Tells All: Securing Enterprise Customers with a PLG Motion | May Habib

Sales Hacker

May Habib started her career in banking at Lehman Brothers in 2007, a very interesting time to be in the frontlines of that world. May started Writer in 2020. She then worked at a sovereign wealth fund and started her entrepreneurial journey in software localization.

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“Never Waste a Crisis” – Enter New Markets to Recession-Proof Your Business

SBI Growth

responded to the last recession of 2007-2008, a recurring theme became the quote made famous by Winston Churchill, “Never let a good crisis go to waste.” As the U.S. ” This was to describe the mindset of the top businesspersons during.

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A Speck of Promise for Women in the Workforce

Zoominfo

The conclusion, similar to the data on diversity in 2020, is exactly what one might expect: Progress is being made, but there’s still a long way to go. 2007 showed women only made up one out of 10 CEO roles in the finance industry, which means that number has increased by 40% over the last 13 years. Women Employment Statistics.

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How Oracle Thrived in the 2008 Recession, Even with Missed Revenue Opportunities

SBI Growth

The year is 2007. The real estate market is flush. Stocks are booming. Getting a loan has never been easier. Companies are investing in themselves, growing their businesses, and increasing shareholder value. Now fast forward to 2008. The real estate bubble.

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