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Hunter and/or Farmer: Why Specialization is Critical for Sales Success
Critical decision of hiring sales generalists vs specialists.
Scott Peterson
Apr 2, 20243 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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Turning Lemons into Lemonade: Leveraging Sales Leadership Turnover for Business Improvement
As an executive leader of a small or medium-sized business, the departure of your VP of Sales can be a challenging setback.
Scott Peterson
Mar 13, 20244 min read
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Mastering Stakeholder Guidance for Sales Success
Stakeholder guidance and provides actionable insights for salespeople aiming to take and maintain control of the sales process effectively.
Scott Peterson
Mar 6, 20242 min read
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Beyond the Founder Rainmaker: Building an Effective Outbound Sales Strategy
At the heart of many B2B technical and professional services firms lies the Founder Rainmaker.
Scott Peterson
Feb 27, 20243 min read
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The Art of Asking Questions
Shine a light on the significance of questions within the sales process, particularly during qualification and discovery meetings.
Scott Peterson
Feb 20, 20243 min read
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Sales: The First Mile of the Customer Experience (CX)
In business today, there is a lot of attention on the Customer Experience (CX), and rightfully so.
Scott Peterson
Feb 14, 20244 min read
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Maintain Control of the Sale
Maintaining control of the sale is not just a skill; it's a necessity.
Scott Peterson
Feb 7, 20242 min read
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Take Control of the Sale
The ability to take control of the sale is not just a skill; it's a requirement.
Scott Peterson
Feb 1, 20242 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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Above money, benefits, title, or perks, seek an organization with a great sales leader
My number one recommendation is this: Above money, benefits, title, or perks, seek an organization with a great sales leader.
Scott Peterson
Oct 17, 20233 min read
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Why a Butt-in-the-Seat Isn’t Your Solution in Sales
While expanding your sales team may be a long-term goal, remember that bigger isn't always better.
Scott Peterson
Oct 10, 20232 min read
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The Accidental Salesperson
Three principles that helped me turn from an Accidental Salesperson to a Sales Professional.
Scott Peterson
Oct 3, 20233 min read
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Top 10 Recommendations for Onboarding Success in B2B Sales
A well-structured onboarding program is critical to ensure your new B2B salesperson gains the competence and confidence they need to succeed
Scott Peterson
Sep 19, 20234 min read
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The Pros & Cons of Promoting your Top-Performing Salesperson into your Sales Manager Role
Pros and cons of promoting your star salesperson to a sales manager position.
Scott Peterson
Sep 12, 20233 min read
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Five Questions with Scott Peterson
For nearly a decade now, Scott Peterson has helped executive leaders build high-performing sales teams of their own.
Scott Peterson
Sep 6, 20234 min read
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High Volatility: Annual Turnover Rate of U.S. salespeople is ~30%!
5 actionable items to help your organization improve at attracting, selecting, onboarding, training, leading & retaining top sales talent.
Scott Peterson
Sep 6, 20233 min read
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