Posts in Sales
Kicking The New Year Off Right

In the next half hour you'll hear about the differences between quotas, goals, and stretch goals, and how to design each of them. One key takeaway is the idea that your entire team should be a part of the goal-setting process - that way you can ensure they buy into the organization's vision as a whole. I also reiterate why it's critical to measure your sales variables, and give you some ideas for taking action to improve your sales process today. 

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What is a VP of Sales or CSO

One critical (but often glossed-over) aspect of your successful sales team is your VP of Sales or Chief Sales Officer (CSO). Too often, companies stick this title onto the name of their best salesperson without giving thought to the intricacies and potential of the job.

In this episode, I break down the three most important responsibilities of a VP of Sales. This job is far more than just a title - ideally, your CSO should be overseeing and implementing the sales strategy of your entire sales staff. I talk about how great VPs of Sales should function within their department and within the company as a whole, and I touch on the super-important management aspects of the job, too. 

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Sales By The Numbers

In this interview, Ana and I talk about how meeting her sales quotas gives her both a sense of accomplishment and an accurate snapshot of her daily progress. She also touches on how her numbers help her structure her day so it's most productive, and how they can provide a valuable check-in when she's not meeting them. We also discuss the role of management in working with salespeople that are meeting their numbers and continually improving, not just harping on those that are falling short. 

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Building Your Network and Pipelines

Welcome back to the first episode of the second season of BizSprints Podcast where we share useful tips and tricks to help drive your business forward! We’re really excited about this new season and can’t wait to share the incredible interviews that we have lined up for you to help you grow your business at a pace that you’re not going to believe.

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