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Sales Performance


Choosing the Right Sales Leader: Prioritizing “Slope” Over “Height”
🗝 Discover the key to selecting the 'right' sales leader for your small business
Scott Peterson
Mar 18, 20243 min read


The Pros & Cons of Hiring an Appointment Setting Company
Pros & Cons I’ve observed within the outsourced lead generation model.
Scott Peterson
Dec 19, 20232 min read


Why do nearly 1 out of 3 salespeople turnover annually?
Nearly 1 out of 3 salespeople turnover annually. This is compared to 13% of all other positions.
Scott Peterson
Dec 13, 20236 min read


Reflecting on 9 Years of Growth, Change, and Resilience
It’s with gratitude and pride that I write this blog post, celebrating the 9 year anniversary of Carver Peterson.
Scott Peterson
Nov 9, 20233 min read


Leadership Lessons from Shaka Smart's "Open Practice"
Masterclass on leadership. In this blog post, I'll share what I learned from Shaka Smart's practice and how they can be applied to business.
Scott Peterson
Oct 23, 20233 min read


Above money, benefits, title, or perks, seek an organization with a great sales leader
My number one recommendation is this: Above money, benefits, title, or perks, seek an organization with a great sales leader.
Scott Peterson
Oct 16, 20233 min read


The Accidental Salesperson
Three principles that helped me turn from an Accidental Salesperson to a Sales Professional.
Scott Peterson
Oct 2, 20233 min read


Top 10 Recommendations for Onboarding Success in B2B Sales
A well-structured onboarding program is critical to ensure your new B2B salesperson gains the competence and confidence they need to succeed
Scott Peterson
Sep 18, 20234 min read


The Pros & Cons of Promoting your Top-Performing Salesperson into your Sales Manager Role
Pros and cons of promoting your star salesperson to a sales manager position.
Scott Peterson
Sep 11, 20233 min read


Five Questions with Scott Peterson
For nearly a decade now, Scott Peterson has helped executive leaders build high-performing sales teams of their own.
Scott Peterson
Sep 5, 20234 min read


High Volatility: Annual Turnover Rate of U.S. salespeople is ~30%!
5 actionable items to help your organization improve at attracting, selecting, onboarding, training, leading & retaining top sales talent.
Scott Peterson
Sep 5, 20233 min read


Navigating the Top 5 Sales Management Challenges in B2B Professional & Technical Services
Sales Managers play a pivotal role in driving growth and profitability within B2B professional & technical services firms.
Scott Peterson
Sep 4, 20232 min read


A Culture of Accountability Starts with Realistic Performance Goals & Expectations
It is leadership’s responsibility to establish a “Success Profile” for their unique sales role(s) including realistic performance goals.
Scott Peterson
Aug 8, 20233 min read


20% of your Clients Generate 80%+ of your Revenue
You have a small number of clients that are generating the vast majority of your revenue and profitability.
Scott Peterson
Jun 19, 20231 min read


Do NOT email your Proposal
If they are not willing to schedule time to review your proposal live with you…they’re just not that into you.
Scott Peterson
Jun 12, 20231 min read


I Ain’t Afraid of No Ghosts
These are prospects who often go through the entire sales process, only to end up doing nothing.
Scott Peterson
May 30, 20232 min read


The Next Step of Our Process is…
Time is your most precious resource. How and where you invest your time largely determines your performance and your paycheck.
Scott Peterson
May 22, 20232 min read


Your Sales Pipeline is Dustier than an Old Pickup Truck
You are making important strategic decision based on your sales pipeline and the information is inaccurate.
Scott Peterson
May 3, 20232 min read


The Carver Peterson Reading List
Learn as though you’ll live forever,” speaking in reference to living your life to the fullest and reaching your full potential.
Scott Peterson
Sep 1, 20153 min read
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