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Sales
When to Hire Your First Sales Rep in a Startup
Sales and marketing are the two pillars on which a company stands. Together, they bring in funds from clients, customers, or investors and help a company scale up. Hiring a salesperson is one of the most crucial decisions a startup will face.
May 17, 2022·11 min read

Sales
My First Sales Development Rep (SDR) Role: 7 Critical Skills You Need to Set More Meetings in 2021 and Win the Inner Game of Sales Success
At some point you'll hire a SDR which is an entry role to cut their teeth on their journey towards sales or customer success. Here are some tips to help them.
March 22, 2022·11 min read