Through our blog posts, we are looking to share not only the value that interim and fractional sales leaders bring to an organization. We also cover a variety of topics and share our experiences, all of which are part of the “day-in-a-life” of a sales professional.
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As a founder, owner, CEO, or board member, you define your needs: the goals you want to accomplish, the specifics of your sales structure, the nature of your product, the target markets, etc. …and there is most definitely someone out there who has done that before. The perfect match is bringing their experience into your organization!
Read MoreWhat appears to be an absence of structure, invites everyone to have an opinion. And everyone becomes an expert on how to structure and execute sales, how to pitch to a customer, and to think that the value proposition is really a no-brainer.
Read MoreBeing a great leader seems like a straightforward job because there are no super-secret techniques in it. But while great leadership mostly consists of simple things, many leaders forget about implementing them for some reason.
Read MoreIt is rather staggering that nearly 69 million people quit their jobs in America last year—and the common assumption is that everyone who resigned found a new employer willing to give them a meaningful bump in pay.
Read MoreA January 2022 Slack survey of more than 10,000 knowledge workers and their leaders shows that the top concern for executives about hybrid and remote work is proximity bias.
Read MoreWhat needs to be different when you interview a candidate for a fractional executive role, like a Fractional VP of Sales or Fractional CRO? They are hired for a specific task, period of time, or interim role. Interview for the skills required to complete those shorter-term goals; everything else is gravy.
Read MoreGuidelines for using technology when working remotely that are critical for sales success.
Read MoreFrequently, when speaking with startup founders, I hear the comment, “we are not ready for a sales leader.” The reasoning provided includes lack of funds (“we need to generate some revenue first”), a sequence in hiring (“we are busy hiring AEs and SDRs”), or delays in product development (“the product is not ready for primetime”).
Read MorePersonally, I was part of a team that, following a series of acquisitions, was looking for the innovation potential in the newly formed business. And we found it predominantly in Process and Structure.
Read MoreThe first step in ensuring that your remote sales team is motivated is setting up a solid communication structure. Staying connected to the sales team is beneficial to both management and sales reps.
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