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Dear SaaStr: Should I Hire a Sales Consultant as My First Sales Rep?

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Dear SaaStr: Should I Hire a Sales Consultant as My First Sales Rep? No, you shouldn’t hire a sales consultant as your first sales rep. This isn’t just about getting deals done—it’s about deeply understanding your sales process, your customers, and what works (and doesn’t) in your pitch.

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Dear SaaStr: What Are The Most Common Mistakes First-Time Founders Make Building Enterprise Sales Teams?

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Dear SaaStr: What are the most common mistakes first-time founders make when building enterprise sales teams? The most common mistakes first-time founders make when building enterprise sales teams are surprisingly consistent. Heres the breakdown: Hiring a VP of Sales Too Early : This is a classic. Its harsh, but necessary.

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The Sales Strategy Conquering the AI Market

Tom Tunguz

What happens when technology evolves faster than your sales process can adapt? We had built an assembly line for software sales, SDR to AE to customer success manager. We calculated ratios between these three total cost of sales and drove the factory to ever improved yields.

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Dear SaaStr: What Should I Know As a First-Time Customer Success Manager?

SaaStr

Be consultative, solve problems, and help them achieve their business objectives. Be Organized and Committed : Early-stage CSMs often wear many hats—onboarding, training, webinars, even sales demos. You need to connect with customers on a personal level, understand their goals, and align your efforts with their success.

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Forrester Research Report: How Sales and Marketing Intelligence Drive Improved Business Outcomes

Fact: Only 8% of sales and marketing professionals say their data is between 91% - 100% accurate. In 2019, DiscoverOrg commissioned Forrester Consulting to evaluate sales and marketing intelligence practices in the B2B space. More organizations are investing in B2B sales and marketing intelligence solutions.

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Is AI Penetration … Slowing Down? Ramp Says Possibly

SaaStr

Why the Slowdown Might Be Illusory Enterprise Sales Cycles Are Finally Kicking In The most compelling explanation for the apparent plateau has nothing to do with demand and everything to do with procurement realities. This favors companies with strong enterprise sales capabilities over those relying on viral adoption.

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Loveable and Replit Both Hit $100M ARR in Record Time. The Vibe Coding TAM: How Big Can This Market Really Get?

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Horizon 1: Individual Creators & SMB & Internal Apps (2025-2027) TAM: $2-12B This represents the current market: (1) individuals and small teams who need functional software, but lack technical resources or budget for custom development, (2) internal tools for more sophisticated tech teams, and (3) prototyping and proof-of-concept.