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Managing a Lone Wolf in Your Sales Team: Balancing Performance and Culture
Managing a Lone Wolf in a way that fosters long-term growth and maintains company culture can be challenging.
Scott Peterson
Dec 3, 20243 min read


Building a High-Performing Sales Team: Invest in Your Peak Performers
According to The Challenger Sale, Star performers deliver nearly 200% more than Core performers.
Scott Peterson
Nov 26, 20244 min read


Building a Sales Team of Peak Performers with the Peak Performer Matrix
The Peak Performer Matrix empowers you to hire, develop, and retain individuals who meet their targets and enrich your company's culture
Scott Peterson
Nov 19, 20243 min read


Winning the Sale: Understanding Your Direct and Indirect Competition
In today’s competitive landscape, it’s unrealistic to assume that any sales opportunity is free from intense competition
Scott Peterson
Nov 12, 20243 min read


Reflecting on 10 Years of Carver Peterson: A Journey of Growth, Gratitude, and Family
I reflect on the challenges, the wins, and the incredible colleagues, clients, and family who have supported me.
Scott Peterson
Nov 5, 20244 min read


Clarifying the Need: Diving Deeper into the Pain & Problem
Are you selling to symptoms 🩹 or getting to the root 🫚 of your prospect's problem?
Scott Peterson
Oct 29, 20243 min read


If Your Email Starts with "Checking In" or "Following Up"…Just Delete It
Sales, much like dating, thrives on momentum. Once you lose it, you risk being ghosted. 👻
Scott Peterson
Oct 22, 20242 min read


Don’t Get in the Box: Take a BIG-to-small Approach
🔑 The key is to take control of the meeting and lead with a BIG-to-small approach.
Scott Peterson
Oct 15, 20243 min read


My Prospect isn’t Ready to Buy…so now what?
Out of nowhere:"We love your solution, but something unexpected came up. 🌪️ Let’s reconnect next month." 🎢
Scott Peterson
Oct 14, 20242 min read


The Priority, A Priority or a Future Priority? Gauging Urgency in Your Opportunity
A simple yet powerful question to gauge urgency: Is it THE priority, A priority, or a FUTURE priority? 🥇 🥈 🥉
Scott Peterson
Oct 7, 20243 min read


“Make It Count” Clients: A Slippery Slope
⚖ Opportunity cost is a powerful force in sales, and “Make It Count” clients are a prime example.
Scott Peterson
Oct 1, 20243 min read


Enculturate Your “Dirty Money” Clients
I explore the dangers of “Dirty Money” clients—those who are financially aligned but culturally misaligned—and how they can strain your team
Scott Peterson
Sep 23, 20244 min read


Move Your “Graveyard” Clients In, Up or Out
"Graveyard" clients—those who drain resources, damage your brand, and offer little financial value. 📉
Scott Peterson
Sep 16, 20243 min read


Earn the 4R’s from your “Blue Chip” Clients
Partnership Reviews are more than just meetings—they’re powerful opportunities to deepen relationships, align on goals, and uncover growth.
Scott Peterson
Sep 9, 20243 min read


Partnership Reviews: The Key To Retaining Your “Blue Chip” Clients
To ensure sustained and long-term growth, it's essential not just to win these valuable clients but to retain and expand these relationships
Scott Peterson
Sep 3, 20243 min read


Beyond the Founder Rainmaker - The Ideal First Sales Hire
If you’re looking to scale your business beyond your own efforts, getting the right first sales hire is crucial—but it’s not easy.
Scott Peterson
Aug 26, 20243 min read


Onboarding Your New Sales Leader: Setting them up for Long-Term Success
The average tenure of a VP of Sales is less than 2 years! Why are we getting this critical role wrong so often? ❌
Scott Peterson
Aug 15, 20243 min read


How Becoming a Husband, Dad, and Believer Has Made Me a Better Professional
I felt compelled to share how three major life changes have profoundly shaped both my personal and professional life.
Scott Peterson
Aug 12, 20243 min read


You are Planting Seeds Not Microwaving Leads: The Mindset for Cold Outreach
The Mindset for Cold Outreach
Scott Peterson
Jun 24, 20243 min read


Running an Effective Weekly Sales Meeting
I’m going to share a framework to help turn one of your most dreaded meetings into one of your most valuable. 📈
Scott Peterson
Jun 18, 20244 min read
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