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Advice Every SaaS Founder Needs to Know in 2024 with Sam Blond and Jason Lemkin

SaaStr

They discuss Sam’s learnings at Founders Fund, what the 2024 playbook looks like, hiring and motivating sales teams, and a handful of audience questions. On the sales side, people hired way too much. More salespeople do not equal more sales. Sam just finished 18 months at Founders Fund after joining in mid-to-late 2022.

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How to Truly Stand Out in Any Job Interview, from SDR to COO

SaaStr

It’s so, so easy to stand out in recruiting if you’ve actually done your homework. Be a consultant, build your 30/60/90 plan and job description and iterate and validate during the interview. .” I was asked to run a 90-minute workshop with senior people and an external consultant. A week later, he emailed me back — “Aha!

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How to Train Your HR Department to Hire Quality Sales Reps

Sales Hacker

There’s one thing recruiters are unanimous about. It’s that sales representatives are one of the toughest positions to hire for. The demand for sales reps is one of the highest of any job. Our recruitment team at EASI has gotten really good at this. Sales courses are largely absent from college curricula.

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20+ LinkedIn Profile Tips (Guaranteed Ways to Stand Out)

Buffer Resources

I've earned millions in salary and consulting contracts, 100 percent inbound driven. I’ve never created LinkedIn content with the “goal” of lead generation or immediate-term sales. Now, keep in mind that I’m a solo consultant and not affiliated with any specific company.

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How to Work With a Consultant: The Ultimate Guide

Neil Patel

Hire a consultant, hands down. A consultant can provide your company with specialized knowledge to help solve specific problems, allowing you to gain a competitive advantage. Our team at Neil Patel Digital has compiled the ultimate guide below to help you understand the nuances of working with a consultant for the best results.

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The Difference Between a VP of Sales and a CRO

Sales Hacker

What’s the difference between a VP of Sales and a Chief Revenue Officer (CRO)? The VP of Sales. Great VPs of sales have gravitas and tact, command the room and hold their end of the table regardless of who is on the other side. Singular focus on sales. As the title would hint at, the VP of Sales should focus on sales.

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Need an Expert for Your Next Panel, Presentation, or Podcast? Here Are Over 530 of the Top Female Sales Practitioners

Sales Hacker

Fortunately, more organizers than ever before are consciously seeking out female sales experts for panels, presentations, and podcasts. At Sales Hacker, we’re serious about diversity, and for that reason, we’ve compiled a list of 530+ female sales experts to consider for your next event. Leadership. Sales Development.