Susan McCullin, on January 17, 2022
We're used to hearing “it takes a village” when we're talking about family, but what if that “village” theory is true in business as well.
Well, it sure helps!
Finding the right mentor can help you navigate your career and give you a village of knowledge instead of going at it on your own.
Susan McCullin, on December 1, 2021
It's more important than ever to engage with your sales team. Sales teams that are not engaged are much more likely to underperform, experience low budget attainment, and unwanted turnover.
Data shows that less than 30% of today's workforce is truly engaged. This is especially true for end-of-the-quarter and end of the year! According to HubSpot, if a seller is disengaged and underperforming, it costs 150% of their salary to replace them.
Here are a few causes of a low performing sales team and how sales leaders can help.
Susan McCullin, on October 26, 2021
About half of all sales reps don’t achieve their yearly quotas.
Reasons for not hitting quota vary from not having enough opportunities in the sales pipeline to not following a sales process. Additionally, sales quotas have risen, yet the percentage of reps making their quota has fallen.
If your salespeople aren't hitting quota, here are a few questions to ask yourself. Remember, a quota is only valid if it's aligned to your organization and employee success.
Susan McCullin, on September 28, 2021
To thrive, an organization needs to be able to attract, hire, and retain top talent.
Top talent are the people that are going to take the team to the next level. They’re the ones who instinctually want to be the best and are the best. They serve clients in a way that no other can. They uncover client needs, close and grow your key accounts, and solve problems in a way you wish everyone could.
In fact, superior talent is up to 8xs more productive than typical talent!
