Struggling to balance your inside and outside sales duties? You're not alone! Mastering the art of time management in both roles can feel like a high-wire act. But with the right strategies, you can maximize your productivity without burning out. Have you found a method that keeps you on top of your game in both areas? Share your experiences and let's discuss how to keep those sales numbers soaring while keeping the stress at bay. What's your secret to managing a dual sales role?
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Boost Your Sales Team’s Success: My Top Tips Dear Sales Pros! Today, I’m excited to share some fun and effective strategies to help you and your sales team reach new heights and crush your goals. Here’s how to set yourself up for success: 1. Chat It Out: Keep the lines of communication open with your team. Regular check-ins and transparent updates build trust and keep everyone on track. 2. Learning Never Stops: Host engaging training sessions and bring in guest speakers. It’s a great way to keep your team inspired and in the know! 3. Goal Getters: Break down big targets into bite-sized goals. Celebrate each milestone—it’s a confidence booster and keeps the momentum going. 4. Team Vibes: Cultivate a supportive work culture with team-building activities. Happy sales reps are more productive and deliver better results! 5. Share the Love: Encourage knowledge-sharing and collaborative problem-solving. Your team will appreciate the camaraderie and diverse perspectives. 6. Data Adventures: Dive into your sales data for insights and trends. It’s like a treasure hunt for new opportunities! 7. Celebrate the Stars: Recognize hard work and celebrate victories, big and small. Shoutouts and rewards go a long way in keeping your team motivated. Let’s keep the energy high and the wins rolling! Feel free to share your favorite tips for sales success in the comments below. Let’s inspire each other and take our sales game to the next level!
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They say "Sales Cures All"... Hard disagree. I've seen it more than once, where more sales can kill an organization, if their ops aren't dialed in. One of the big limitations of founder-led sales is early on when the founder (salesperson) is also the success/implementation lead. This is a momentum killer every time. You always see these disciplines broken out in larger organizations, and for good reason. When you (or your sales reps) are also Customer Success leads, they're essentially penalized for every new customer they onboard. More customers = More work. Not ideal for a salesperson. What we want is to create blue ocean situations for your sales teams, where they're unencumbered from doing anything aside from generating leads and closing deals. But I get it; this is tough when you're early on as a founder. However, as soon as you can afford it, hire someone to offload one of these responsibilities from your plate. The natural sales superpower that most founders have means that hiring for Customer Success (or implementation in general) is a great next hire. I look at my calendar each month and see what I'm doing that isn't 100% tied to revenue-generating sales activities. And ruthlessly try to quit, automate, or delegate every bit of that away.
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