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Hit Your Numbers
Why Your Sales Team Has a Proficiency Problem
Ep. 75
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Most sales teams don't have a motivation problem. They have a capability problem. And most managers don't have a plan to fix it.
James Bissell goes solo to walk through the proficiency plan The Revenue Enabler uses with B2B sales organisations to close skill gaps and drive real revenue outcomes.
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