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Ep. 65
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James Bissell introduces Emma Paton, the newest member of The Revenue Enabler team. 15 years in SaaS sales, a background spanning new business, leadership, and running a business through COVID, and a genuine passion for the psychology behind how people sell.
This is a short one. But if you want a look at what's coming from TRE, it's worth your time.
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