Ep23. Effective Sales Management: Coaching
Join us in this episode as we highlight the pitfalls of unrealistic sales goals, the significance of effective communication with CFOs, and the necessity of market-grounded forecasting. The challenges of balancing targets in different environments, understanding investor expectations, and the importance of configuring CRM systems are discussed. We also cover setting realistic sales expectations, conducting thorough due diligence, and handling the internal challenges of mid-market growth without succumbing to magical thinking.
00:00 Introduction to Sales SOS Podcast
00:40 Meet the Sales SOS Crew
00:57 Discussing Sales Leadership Mistakes
02:01 Unrealistic Sales Targets
03:21 Effective Sales Leadership Strategies
05:47 Challenges with Sales Forecasting
12:22 Mid-Market Sales Growth Strategies
13:17 Defining Mid-Market Businesses
14:44 Challenges in Mid-Market Growth
16:29 CRM Implementation Pitfalls
18:32 Leadership and Strategy Shifts
20:21 Understanding Sales Cycles
23:24 The Importance of Early Engagement
26:56 Final Thoughts and Advice