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sales QBR
Leadership
How to run a productive sales QBR

A sales QBR isn’t just another meeting. These crucial sit-downs are often the starting point for major quarterly gains. From addressing urgent issues to strategizing ways and driving revenue, a...

what does Ops mean?
Leadership
What does Ops mean?

This blog answers “what does Ops mean?” and how this role translates across industries. Acronyms and abbreviations exist virtually everywhere, especially in the business world. These shortened versions of common...

video conferencing
Sales
The dos and don’ts of video conferencing backgrounds for sales reps

The coronavirus pandemic transitioned many industries to remote work. As a result, the usage of video software like Zoom and Microsoft Teams skyrocketed. But even as companies have slowly returned...

katy stover compensation plans for startups
Leadership
How I hired my first salesperson — A Startup Story

HigherPeople had a banner first year. The talent development startup sprinted past its annual targets in 2022, many thanks to the referrals and word of mouth from CEO and Co-Founder...

who owns comp planning?
Leadership
Who owns compensation planning in 2023?

The question of who owns compensation planning has grown increasingly puzzling amid organizational restructuring. Should Finance, Sales, RevOps, HR, or a mix of all four own it? Turns out, this will...

building a compensation plan for a recession
Leadership
Is your sales comp plan fit for a recession?

Whether you believe we are already in a recession or that one is approaching, the key barometer of economic health indicates that we’re headed for one in 2023.  As a...

revpartners guest blog bad comp plans
Leadership
Is your sales compensation plan a bad one?

This is a guest post written by RevPartners, a management and consulting firm that designs and executes revenue engines to supercharge their customers’ growth with services such as HubSpot Onboarding,...

what is a sales engineer
Leadership
What is a sales engineer? And what makes a good one?

This specialist sales job combines business studies, tech knowledge, and customer service. The result is a dynamic profession in technical sales that’s as demanding as it is rewarding. Interested in...

divide sales territories
Leadership
The 4 best ways to divide sales territories

Running an effective sales division requires organization. Let your reps operate completely independently, and you’ve all but guaranteed chaos. Multiple reps pitching the same prospect, and high-potential clients being ignored...

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