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SaaStr Podcast #403 with Loom VP of Sales Sam Taylor

SaaStr

Does Sam agree that the founder is the one who has to create the sales playbook? When is the right time to hire the first sales rep? Should you hire 2 at a time? What does one look for in their first sales hire? I met my wife in sales boot camp. Bret was formerly the CTO at Facebook.

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SaaS FP&A – Are You Up to the Challenge?

OPEXEngine

From speaking with a variety of CFOs and VPs of Finance recently, here’s what we are hearing they are looking for in their FP&A hiring, outside of traditional Finance, math, accounting and reporting skills. Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal. Skills & Experience.

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PR for Startups : Interview with PR Expert Julija Jegorova

Teamgate

Hence, PR should become an essential part of your integrated marketing strategy. It can create awareness, adding to the beginning of your sales funnel, but the real power of PR is creating and maintaining a level of credibility and a positive image that will eliminate any trust issues the prospect might have.