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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 24, 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 17, 20233 min read


Why a Butt-in-the-Seat Isn’t Your Solution in Sales
While expanding your sales team may be a long-term goal, remember that bigger isn't always better.
Scott Peterson
Oct 10, 20232 min read


The Accidental Salesperson
Three principles that helped me turn from an Accidental Salesperson to a Sales Professional.
Scott Peterson
Oct 3, 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 19, 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 12, 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 6, 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 6, 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 5, 20232 min read


The “Blue Chip” Client Profile
Effectively using this 2x2 “Blue Chip” Matrix is the starting point for clarity, focus and alignment.
Scott Peterson
Aug 15, 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 9, 20233 min read


Put Sales Teams in ‘Unique Position’ to Take Control of Opportunities
Scott Peterson has dedicated the last couple of decades to sales, leading and managing sales teams and working with executive leaders...
Scott Peterson
Jul 13, 20235 min read


Aim Small, Miss Small
As we speak, your sales, marketing and customer success teams are abusing precious time by pursuing misaligned prospects.
Scott Peterson
Jul 6, 20232 min read


Give Value or Do NOT Send the email
Let’s be honest. Most cold outreach sucks. It’s painfully clear and obvious when you are the recipient of a generic email blast.
Scott Peterson
Jun 27, 20232 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 20, 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 13, 20231 min read


If they Don’t Agree on the Problem…they Can’t Align on a Solution
Based on CEB’s “The Challenger Customer”, on average there are now more than 5.4 stakeholders involved in the decision making process.
Scott Peterson
Jun 6, 20232 min read
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