We thought we’d switch it up for this installment of bad voicemails installment and go with a bad email. Specifically, we will share a laughably bad phishing email. I know I’m pretty awesome, but I don’t know that Bill Gates is chasing me on LinkedIn because he desperately needs to connect with me :).
For years, $300,000 revenue roles were common in sales. Not because companies were generous — but because sales owned the entire buyer’s journey. Salespeople found prospects. They educated buyers. They guided decisions. They managed risk. They closed. Today, much of that work has moved elsewhere. Marketing automation, content, and demand generation now handle a large... Read more →
Every CEO thinks they’re hiring a “sales leader.” What they usually get is a sales administrator with a fancy job title. Here’s the breakdown. Sales Managers (most hires): Run reports Monitor activity Attend meetings Relay messages Babysit CRM usage Approve discounts Put out fires They oversee tasks. They keep things moving. But they rarely elevate... Read more →
With any LinkedIn request I personally add note as to why we should connect. Also when I receive one if there is not a note I very seldom will connect.