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The 3 Hidden Bottlenecks That Doom Sales Hires
If you’ve tried to hire a salesperson and it didn’t work out, you’re not alone.
We’ve talked to dozens of founders who made the same leap. You’re stretched thin, revenue’s growing, and it feels like the right time to bring in someone to “own sales.” So you write the job description, run the interviews, and believe you found a great fit.
And then… nothing. No sales. And an expensive salary to pay. Several months later, you’re wondering if you made a huge mistake.
Two Lenses of Sales Success: Platform vs People
On the exciting path to ramping up sales, small business owners like us often hit a fork in the road that can really make us scratch our heads: Do we lay down the groundwork and build a strong sales infrastructure first, or jump straight into the action by hiring a savvy sales pro who can land deals and help build that foundation along the way? This decision might look like a no-brainer at first glance, but let me tell you, it's anything but simple. It's one of those big decisions that not only sets the immediate direction for our ventures but also shapes the way we grow and connect with our customers down the line.
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