Hmmm….who should I hire to sell my service?
Here’s what I think about the subject of hiring salespeople. I hope you can appreciate my perspective. If not, oh well…. There are volumes of blogs, articles, books, seminars…you name it on how to...
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In the Sunday New York Times business section there is a standing interview with a different CEO each week and one of the questions always asked is how do you hire or what do you look for in your...
View ArticleHire slowly and fire quickly
Hiring is a lot like selling. You need a pipeline so you always have a supply of candidates when needed. And, it’s always better to hire someone you already know if that’s available so I make it a...
View ArticleHire Passion not industry knowledge
I hired a new salesperson last week. If you are leading a sales operation you always need a pipeline just like prospects so you can expand as needed with a vetted group of sales candidates….and it’s...
View ArticleHow do you know who to hire?
It’s a slightly cruel trick, but I always play hard to get if I am trying to hire a salesperson. If they hunt me down, pursue me with intelligence, figure out how to get me to call them back, then and...
View ArticleBefore you get married, check out the family
Most of get really excited about the wedding and our bride-to-be, but we skip an important step in the process, the one that lasts a lifetime beyond the party – the family! Here is a good article about...
View ArticleSearching for the perfect job!
Many of us are perpetually looking for the next “job”, the next challenge, the next something… We are all chasing a dream, whatever it may be for each of us. I wonder how many of us take the time to...
View ArticleDo you have Industry Experience?
If a prospective employer makes this a priority then I would recommend politely ending the meeting and looking elsewhere…just sayin… I think “Industry Experience” is important but very over weighted in...
View ArticleTeamwork
Yeah, you need a good product, and you need a little help from the market, but you better get the team right if you want to build a winning and sustainable business. If you can relate to this cartoon...
View ArticleA refreshing moment
Ok, I have been a bit negative with recent posts regarding inside sales experiences but, yesterday, had a great experience with someone who called me after a request for more information and I must say...
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