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10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Sales Manager

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I had to figure out which activities to prioritize quickly. There’s some great research from Dave Kurlan and his team at Objective Management Group , highlighted in this article : “In the old days (pre-2008), if salespeople were motivated, then they were probably motivated by money. Sometimes, the rep starts brainstorming ideas.

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The Ultimate Guide to Entrepreneurship

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recession between 2008 and 2011, it has rebounded and is now back to pre-recession growth rates. This might sound like a fun brainstorming activity, but it’s actually a paperwork-heavy legal process with far-reaching implications for your business down the road. Prioritize learning over earning (at least in the beginning).

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The Ultimate Guide to Entrepreneurship

Hubspot Sales

recession between 2008 and 2011, it has rebounded and is now back to pre-recession growth rates. This might sound like a fun brainstorming activity, but it’s actually a paperwork-heavy legal process with far-reaching implications for your business down the road. Prioritize learning over earning (at least in the beginning).

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The Growth Hacking Playbook: Your Ultimate List of Growth Hack Resources

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Its founder and CEO, Sean Ellis, was pretty much a "growth hacker" before that label was really a thing -- since 2008, he’s served in interim growth roles at companies like Eventbrite and Dropbox, helping them scale in their early stages. Encourage and enable brainstorming and hypothesis. So, are you feeling energized to start growing?