by John McLeod | Jan 18, 2023 | blog, fractional sales leader, sales leadership, sales plan
I recently met with a CEO whose company experienced 18% revenue growth in 2021 and another 20% increase in first-half FY2022 but lost all of that growth after a 33% drop in second-half 2022. I have seen this post-COVID sales pop in many businesses brought on by...
by John McLeod | Jan 3, 2023 | blog, sales coaching, sales leadership, sales onboarding, sales plan, sales process, sales training, Uncategorized
There was a time when salespeople could land meetings by showing up to industrial parks with a box of donuts and eventually get a meeting with someone. Today those prospecting efforts won’t get you past the front door… unless your target appreciates the novelty...
by John McLeod | Nov 16, 2022 | blog, fractional sales leader, hiring top sales performers, sales coaching, sales plan, sales training
Having a strong network and being an active contributor demonstrates your value as a business leader. In addition, being well-connected makes you a more important resource within your company and in your specialized field. Through this interaction, you get insider...
by John McLeod | Oct 28, 2022 | blog, fractional sales leader, sales leadership, sales pipeline, sales plan
Why it matters: Without an accurate sales pipeline, companies cannot reliably plan their operations and achieve their revenue targets. Top executives commonly miss having a well-established pipeline strategy that is critical in driving “the right” activities and...
by John McLeod | Jul 26, 2022 | blog, fractional sales leader, sales coaching, sales plan
Answering the question of how long it takes to fix a sales team isn’t straightforward. Turning a sales organization around depends on many factors, like the number and severity of fundamental issues. It’s impossible to rewire sales performance overnight. Even if you...
by John McLeod | Jul 22, 2022 | blog, fractional sales leader, sales coaching, sales plan
“How can you fix sales performance problems without having spent your career in my industry?” is one of the most common questions I am asked as an Outsourced or Fractional Sales Leader. This is an understandable question because many business leaders don’t realize...
