Posts in Sales
Debunking the Commitment Myth: The Case for Fractional Sales Leadership

The perception that a fractional sales leader is less dedicated to a company’s mission than a full-time hire often creates hesitation. Compounding this dilemma is the reality that many small or scaling businesses simply cannot afford a senior full-time sales leader. As a result, they frequently look for junior team members with the hope that these individuals will "grow with the company."

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The True Cost of Bargain Hunting for Sales Leadership

The temptation to save money by hiring less experienced candidates is understandable – after all, everyone has to start somewhere, right? But in sales leadership, that well-intentioned frugality often leads to expensive lessons.

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Your Opportunity to Get the Sales Team Right Starts Early – and Doesn’t Last Long

When you step into a company as a fractional sales leader, the clock starts ticking immediately. You’re expected to deliver results quickly—refining processes, improving pipeline health, and driving revenue growth.

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How to Successfully Self-Promote as a Fractional Sales Leader

Being a successful Fractional Sales Leader is not just about closing deals and improving revenue streams for your clients. It also involves skillfully marketing yourself to secure opportunities and showcase the value you bring to organizations.

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New Year, New Opportunities: Rethinking Business and Sales Strategies

The start of a new calendar year is more than a flip of the page; it’s a psychological reset button for businesses and individuals alike. It’s a time to reflect on the past year’s wins and losses, recalibrate goals, and ask the critical question: Should we stick to what works or explore new approaches?

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Fix Your Sales Team Turnover: A Tech Startup's Guide to Sustainable Growth

Sales is a people business. A sales team is a group of often highly individualistic members selling in turn to a diverse group of decision-makers, people buying from people.

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I Grew Up in Sales

For children raised in households where one or both parents work in sales, these elements often seep into their upbringing in ways that significantly influence their future, particularly if they choose a sales career themselves.

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Fractional VP of Sales Leadership Drives Manufacturing Success

Manufacturing companies often struggle with sales leadership, leading to stagnant growth and missed revenue opportunities. As CEO, your goal is to grow your business by implementing a robust sales plan and enhancing your sales team management and processes to empower your team to sell more effectively.

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Fractional CSO vs. Sales Consultant

Many organizations turn to outsourced sales expertise. Two popular options are the Fractional Chief Sales Officer (CSO) and the Sales Consultant. While both can deliver immense value, they serve distinctly different roles.

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The Generational Divide in Sales Leadership: Myth or Reality?

In the world of B2B sales over the past years, I often wonder about perceptions of a generational divide between seasoned sales leaders and newcomers. While experience undoubtedly brings valuable insights, the rapidly evolving business landscape challenges us to reconsider whether a divide truly exists or if it's merely a perception.

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