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.

Sales, Sales ProcessMichael McMillanDecember 31, 2016sales, sales processComment

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.

Leadership, SalesMichael McMillanDecember 24, 2016sales, sales team, sales strategyComment

Persistence

In this episode, I talk about how being persistent has shaped my career and company. I cover why you should always treat a potential client as if they're going to work with you, and how to turn a "no" into a positive way to keep moving through the pipeline. I also touch on finding ways to win along the way and staying creative in your sales approach.

Sales, Sales ProcessMichael McMillanDecember 17, 2016sales, salesperson, pipeline, process, persistenceComment

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.

Sales, Sales ProcessMichael McMillanDecember 10, 2016pipeline, business, sales, process, salespersonComment

How to Set Up Your Pipeline the Right Way

On this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on the ways to provide a high-level overview of your sales processes that will allow you to manage the health of your sales organization and understand where any deal is at any point in its lifecycle – the pipeline. We cover what the pipeline actually is, why it’s so important, and the management’s role in making sure the pipeline is properly executed

Sales ProcessMichael McMillanDecember 3, 2016sales, pipeline, process, business, success, salesperson Comment

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.