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When sales no longer needs to be founder-led

When is the right time to shift from a founder-led sale to one that is led by the first sales hire?

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Christian Hassold
Aug 30, 2021
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Sales reps need three things to do their job:

  • What is the product / service (and problem it solves)

  • Who is the prospect to hunt (vertical foci and ideal titles)

  • What is the pricing model

    Bonus if one can:

  • Identify prospects experiencing the problem prior to contacting them1

  • Have prepared responses for common questions or objections

A founder visions and often b…

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