Sales Manager Enablement

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KT Thomas on the Manage Smarter podcast from SalesFuel
July 14, 2019

Manage Smarter 78: The Hard Working Woman’s Guide to Money

You've worked hard and earned that promotion to management or even the C-Suite - and with it, increased your income. KT Thomas is the founder of New Day Solutions, a financial advisory firm and author of The Hard Working Woman’s Guide to Money. In this episode, we discuss: why women are more in need of financial advising assistance and overall financial education; the #1 and first mistake female leaders make when they come into wealth and money; and how to evaluate financial packages when considering career progression and earnings.

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Neen James on the Manage Smarter podcast from SalesFuel
July 7, 2019

Manage Smarter 77: How Paying Attention Pays Off

Neen James - a leadership, female, keynote speaker - teaches companies how to increase profits by paying attention to what matters most. She joins us from Australia for this episode to discuss: how paying attention drives profitability, productivity and accountability; how to “Listen With Your Eyes” – What it is and why you should do it; and tips and strategies for getting your team to pay better attention to your leadership.

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Scott McGohan on the Manage Smarter podcast from SalesFuel
June 30, 2019

Manage Smarter 76: Core Values – The Road to Ruin or Success

Scott McGohan is the CEO of McGohan Brabender, an employee benefits consulting firm. In this episode, we discuss: 5 points of core values to consider; making your company leadership match your core values; how hypocrisy in company operations vs. core values alienates employees; the definition of Self-Worth; and leadership driven by core values rather than profits/wealth.

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accountability
June 27, 2019

How to Coach for Accountability

gagement without accountability is entitlement,” says Cy Wakeman, drama researcher, global thought-leader, and New York Times best-selling author. Could the lack of accountability be the reason why some of your employees never seem to finish projects on time?

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Glenn Rudin of Always Been Creative on the Manage Smarter podcast from SalesFuel
June 23, 2019

Manage Smarter 75: Creative Business Thinking to Differentiate You and Your Team

Glenn Rudin is founder of Always Been Creative, a sales and marketing consulting firm specializing in focused messaging. In this episode, we discuss: how to develop your specific differentiators from competitors in your professional sector; what is your "flamed-broiled"?; how to develop a 30-second pitch on what you do and why you're different; how to implement "what makes you stand out" to get team/company buy-in; and effective brainstorming session techniques to FIND your differentiators.

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Hawthorne Advertising on the Manage Smarter podcast from SalesFuel
June 16, 2019

Manage Smarter 74: How to Reach the C-Suite Sooner

Jessica Hawthorne-Castro is the CEO and owner of Hawthorne Advertising. an award-winning technology-based advertising agency specializing in analytics and accountable brand campaigns. In this episode, we discuss: How she rose from the mail room of a talent agency to the C-Suite; the #1 mistake managers make regarding goal setting and planning; the hottest trends in advertising and digital marketing; and advice to young professional women aspiring to be in the C-Suite

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// Making the Case for Sales Manager Enablement

Most sales teams are over-reliant on their top talent with the top fifth bringing in almost 60% of revenues

CSO Insights

High ranking salespeople promoted to management average a 7.5% decline in their subordinates performance

Harvard Business Review

87% of high-performing reps say sales manager competency is a top decision driver when considering a new job

SiriusDecisions

39% of U.S. salespeople have left jobs because they didn’t like their direct managers or their performance

Voice of the Sales Rep Study, SalesFuel, 2017

45% of high-performing sales managers say they received inadequate training to prepare them for the role

SiriusDecisions

61% of new managers do not receive management training and 69% do not receive coaching

Blanchard

Less than 30% of managers strongly agree that someone at work encourages their development

Gallup

70% of the variance in team engagement is determined solely by the manager

Gallup

Training budgets for managers and supervisors has increased for 6 straight years

Training Industry Report

79% of sales leaders think they are good coaches, yet only 38% of reps agree

Harvard Business Review

Only 35% of US sales reps believe their managers set realistic, obtainable and clearly defined goals for them

Voice of the Sales Rep Study, SalesFuel, 2017

Most sales managers invest less than 8% of their time coaching their salespeople

"The Sales Manager's Guide to Greatness," Kevin F. Davis

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High-performing sales teams start with high-performing sales managers.

— C. Lee Smith