Posts in Sales
How to Ensure the Success of a Fractional VP Sales

A Fractional VP Sales comes into a company without roots. So, how can they be successful when they aren't embedded in the company's culture or structure? The team knows they won’t be around long.

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Approaching the First 60 days in a New Role as a Seasoned Fractional Sales Leader vs a Full Time Sales Leader

In the first 60 days of a new role, a seasoned fractional sales leader and a full-time sales leader approach the role with distinct objectives and timeframes, each adapting their strategies to achieve success based on their unique role.

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Fractional CSO: “Best of the Best” or the Perfect Match?

I was recently asked if I would provide the “best of the best.” To me, this label of absoluteness is ridiculous, and in the context of finding the right Fractional CSO for an individual business it makes no sense.

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A Business Owner's Perspective on Bringing on a Fractional Head of Sales

As a business owner, one of the things I've learned is how to leverage limited resources for maximum impact. This is especially true when it comes to investing in scaling my sales function.

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The Pricing Conversation When You Sell Yourself

When you're a fractional executive, the pricing conversation is particularly delicate. Unlike traditional roles, where pricing is often standardized, fractional work is tailored to each client's needs, making the discussion about rates more complex.

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The True Cost of Frugality in Sales Comp

After a few too many conversations with business leaders about the interplay between their budget constraints and challenges finding/keeping good salespeople, I thought to write this -- from the point of view of THAT business leader. 

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The Start-up Dilemma - How Much to Spend on Sales and Marketing

Tackling the complex start-up dilemma requires balancing funds for development and marketing. Essential to grow but tricky to allocate wisely. Focusing on either development or marketing presents **a start-up dilemma** with founders needing to carefully weigh investment strategies.

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