Mr. Inside Sales

MARCH 2, 2024

Have you ever interviewed for a job you really want, thought your interview went well, and then didn’t get called back for it? I’ve helped sales managers and business owners interview hundreds of potential sales reps over the years, and I’ve identified 3 top mistakes that virtually eliminate sales candidates on the spot! Study these 3 interviewing mistakes and make sure YOU don’t make them the next time you’re trying to land your next sales position.

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Partners in Excellence

MARCH 2, 2024

Preface: I first met Rene Voorhost years ago when he was the Nordics/Benelux sales manager for National Instruments. I don’t recall exactly how we met, I think he saw me speaking and later reached out to say, “Dave, I think there is a better way to think about these things.” Since then, he’s become a thought partner in helping me develop tools and models on driving sales performance.

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BuzzBoard

MARCH 2, 2024

Explaining Why Digital Marketing May Not Be Working for Your Small Business If you’re a sales professional in a digital marketing agency, you’ve likely encountered a small business client exclaiming, “Digital marketing isn’t working for my business!” While disconcerting, this claim presents an opportunity to thoroughly evaluate their digital marketing campaign.

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Partners in Excellence

MARCH 2, 2024

Over the past few years, I’ve noticed a trend among sellers. There seems to be no passion for what sellers do. To many, it’s a job, a way to make a living. Many, after reading posts from “experts” are solely focused on the “big bucks,” and the majority of them fail. Selling is one of the toughest things to do well.

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Partners in Excellence

MARCH 2, 2024

Preface : Wolrad Claudy is a great friend and client. I first met him years ago when he ran global sales for Tekelec (acquired by Oracle). He’s one of the most fascinating sales leaders I’ve worked with. Since Tekelec, he has been involved in a number of technology start-ups, has developed a specialized fund, providing seed capital to some start-ups.

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Partners in Excellence

MARCH 2, 2024

Preface: Maria Boulden is one of my closest friends. I suspect much is based on our love of really bad puns. But most of it is how deeply I respect her as a leader. She is currently Vice President of Executive Partner Sales at Gartner. Prior to that, she ran one of the largest segments at Dupont, responsible for billions in annual revenue. Here’s Maria: “I graduated with a degree in chemical engineering with a chemistry minor.

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Partners in Excellence

MARCH 2, 2024

Preface: Mitch Little is a close friend and “sparring partner.” We often get into discussions and debates about the future of selling and how to drive high performance. (I guess sparring is overstated, he and I are almost always in wild agreement). Mitch should know, as Senior Vice President, Worldwide Client Engagement at Microchip, he ran one of the highest performing organizations I’ve seen.

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Partners in Excellence

MARCH 2, 2024

Preface: I first met Alex Shootman when he was running sales at Eloqua. We had talked on the phone a few times, but our first meeting was on the exhibit floor at Dreamforce. While his time was probably better spent talking to customers, he took time to have a great conversation. Since then, we talk, periodically, sharing ideas. He’s a master at building companies, including Apptio, Workfront, and now as CEO of Alkamai.

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