"Tech sales success at 30 isn't a meritocracy - luck, timing, and conditions matter more than we admit. Share your story, but don't forget the uncontrollable factors that enabled it."
Managers should prioritize 1-on-1s, practice, and review/diagnosis to elevate their team, yet many struggle to dedicate sufficient time to these core responsibilities.
Hiring alert! Leading content role for our growing LinkedIn Executive Branding business. Executive team seat managing writers, strategy, and client portfolio. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/e-cKXgUU #samsales #LIEB
CEOs, founders, and execs dislike the in-between stage. 57% of business is fixing hiring mistakes - not bad people, but misaligned, rushed hires. Rushing isn't progress, it's burn rate disguised as momentum. Expertise matters to avoid regret.
Here's a 133-character summary: Most discovery calls fail because reps don't quantify pain. Asking "what challenges?" gets 20% close. Asking "what's the $$ impact?" gets 80%. Seek deep pain, quantify everything, and use a strategic sequence to close more deals.
Suggestion: Stop trying to be the next unicorn. Focus on quality sales conversations, not ineffective "scaled" messaging. Earn the right to access marketing automation by mastering personalized outreach first. (143 characters)
Here's a 140-character summary: 440% growth. Aligned social grew from 5K to 27K. Secret weapon? Humor. Empathy, positive brand, standing out - tactics like video memes, social comments, episodic videos.
From office building resident to office owner, RevGenius' new HQ with views, couch, TV, and more awaits founders & GTM leaders. #Startup #Growth
I've held back to be "likable", but that survival pattern no longer serves me. I built The SD Lab from scratch with grit and drive, and now I'm done playing small. I'm here to speak bold truth, serve this industry, and lead from fire and faith.
Early-stage startups require self-starters who can hit the ground running, ship quickly, and thrive in a fast-paced, brand-building environment. If you need training, setup help, or kudos for the basics, avoid joining an early-stage startup.