We started this article series by challenging ourselves with a question: In this $23 billion global industry, why do sales growth and career development often seem to flatline or end in burnout? Over the past year, we’ve focused on uncovering and removing the barriers that keep many people stuck in what marketing expert and author Seth Godin calls “90% below average.”
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While they are meant to share information, encourage collaboration and build morale, few meetings prompt excitement.
To combat the feelings of dread or discomfort that typically accompany these events, it’s time to dissect your template and inject some productivity into these sessions.
As the industry has flourished with increased demand, so has manufacturing and accessories. However, one important aspect that hasn’t evolved is the sales role. Sales development is skill development. The sales career needs a higher level of expectation and opportunity.