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Sales Performance

The Challenger Sale: The Overlooked Lesson
Without the right 🎯 strategy, ⚙️ process and 🏗️ structure, even the best Challengers can struggle.
Scott Peterson
Mar 183 min read
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What I Learned From Writing My First Book
I wrote this book for founders, sales leaders, and ambitious professionals who want to build an effective outbound sales strategy.
Scott Peterson
Feb 283 min read
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Managing Misaligned Underachievers: Protecting Your Sales Team from Internal Detractors
The Misaligned Underachiever—a unique threat that can erode team morale, damage client relationships, and derail your growth targets.
Scott Peterson
Dec 17, 20243 min read
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Managing Lovable Underachievers in Your Sales Team: Balancing Culture and Accountability
“Lovable Underachievers,” are positive and well-liked but consistently fall short of targets.
Scott Peterson
Dec 10, 20243 min read
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Managing a Lone Wolf in Your Sales Team: Balancing Performance and Culture
Managing a Lone Wolf in a way that fosters long-term growth and maintains company culture can be challenging.
Scott Peterson
Dec 3, 20243 min read
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Building a High-Performing Sales Team: Invest in Your Peak Performers
According to The Challenger Sale, Star performers deliver nearly 200% more than Core performers.
Scott Peterson
Nov 26, 20244 min read
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Building a Sales Team of Peak Performers with the Peak Performer Matrix
The Peak Performer Matrix empowers you to hire, develop, and retain individuals who meet their targets and enrich your company's culture
Scott Peterson
Nov 19, 20243 min read
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Reflecting on 10 Years of Carver Peterson: A Journey of Growth, Gratitude, and Family
I reflect on the challenges, the wins, and the incredible colleagues, clients, and family who have supported me.
Scott Peterson
Nov 5, 20244 min read
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Onboarding Your New Sales Leader: Setting them up for Long-Term Success
The average tenure of a VP of Sales is less than 2 years! Why are we getting this critical role wrong so often? ❌
Scott Peterson
Aug 16, 20243 min read
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How Becoming a Husband, Dad, and Believer Has Made Me a Better Professional
I felt compelled to share how three major life changes have profoundly shaped both my personal and professional life.
Scott Peterson
Aug 13, 20243 min read
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Running an Effective Weekly Sales Meeting
I’m going to share a framework to help turn one of your most dreaded meetings into one of your most valuable. 📈
Scott Peterson
Jun 19, 20244 min read
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Sales Scorecard: Measure What Matters
The path to success lies in measuring what truly matters, focusing on the inputs, and fostering a culture of consistency. ✅
Scott Peterson
Jun 11, 20243 min read
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Why don’t GREAT players make GREAT coaches? Insights for Sales Leaders
Have you ever wondered why some of the greatest players in sports history struggle when they transition to coaching roles? 🤔
Scott Peterson
Apr 23, 20244 min read
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What REALLY Should You Expect From Your Salesperson in Their First 6 Months?
⏰ One of the biggest mistakes I see organizations make is taking an often unrealistic Year 1 revenue goal, dividing it by 12 months.
Scott Peterson
Apr 16, 20242 min read
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Reflecting on My 10x Journey: Goals, Attitudes & Beliefs
As a young professional, I penned down my Goals, Attitudes & Beliefs, seeking direction amidst uncertainty.
Scott Peterson
Apr 9, 20244 min read
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Choosing the Right Sales Leader: Prioritizing “Slope” Over “Height”
🗝 Discover the key to selecting the 'right' sales leader for your small business
Scott Peterson
Mar 19, 20243 min read
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The Pros & Cons of Hiring an Appointment Setting Company
Pros & Cons I’ve observed within the outsourced lead generation model.
Scott Peterson
Dec 19, 20232 min read
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Why do nearly 1 out of 3 salespeople turnover annually?
Nearly 1 out of 3 salespeople turnover annually. This is compared to 13% of all other positions.
Scott Peterson
Dec 13, 20236 min read
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Reflecting on 9 Years of Growth, Change, and Resilience
It’s with gratitude and pride that I write this blog post, celebrating the 9 year anniversary of Carver Peterson.
Scott Peterson
Nov 9, 20233 min read
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Leadership Lessons from Shaka Smart's "Open Practice"
Masterclass on leadership. In this blog post, I'll share what I learned from Shaka Smart's practice and how they can be applied to business.
Scott Peterson
Oct 24, 20233 min read
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