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How To Determine Whether Your Sales Candidate Is Really a “Self-Starter”

Many of our clients have told us that they want their salespeople to be “self-starters,” operating with high levels of independence and initiative, sometimes even from a home office. Learn how self-starters are beneficial for business in a multitude of ways. Benefits of Self-Starters: Decrease the amount of time managers have to spend overseeing employee activities Improve productivity, naturally Step out of the box and fulfill needs that are not within a job description Inspire others and serve as role models within a team Can be long-term assets to a company What Makes a Self-Starter? Self-starters are defined by their

Can a Motivational Speech Increase Drive in Your Salespeople?

Companies often include motivational speakers in their training systems, and a good motivational speaker can spark some fresh thinking and bring energy into the program. However, these speeches will not be a cure-all for your sales team. Unfortunately, even the most inspiring motivational speakers cannot transform a low-Drive person into a high-Drive person. Since only 15% of the general population actually have the skills necessary to succeed in sales, it is imperative to manage your expectations ahead of time. Can a Motivational Speech Increase Drive in Your Salespeople? was last modified: August 1st, 2013 by Dr. Chris Croner

Why Do Salespeople Plateau?

You just hired a new salesperson who seems to be the perfect candidate to fill a gap in your team. Smart, driven, excellent at making contacts, this skilled new hire hits the ground running. You give the new employee a slightly larger territory, maybe a few more contacts. The new hire eats those up, too. The employee seems like he could be a top earner on your team, so you offer the amount of work equal to your top earner. Suddenly, you are met with resistance. In fact, the new hotshot’s numbers may have even fallen. Eventually the work flattens

The Importance of Evaluating Your Current Employees

Obviously we are advocates of the combination of a thorough sales assessment test followed by a rigorous in-person behavioral interview for maximum results for new hires. Together, they yield high predictability for sales success within your company. But what about current employees? If we want all our new hires to test high in Drive, should we not hold the same standard for current salespeople? The Importance of Evaluating Your Current Employees was last modified: February 12th, 2013 by Dr. Chris Croner

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How To Determine Whether Your Sales Candidate Is Really a “Self-Starter”

Can a Motivational Speech Increase Drive in Your Salespeople?

Why Do Salespeople Plateau?

The Importance of Evaluating Your Current Employees

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