How to Prove Sales Training ROI Before Tax Season Ends
Most executives cannot answer the CFO’s toughest question: “What return did we get on last year’s sales training investment?” With tax season approaching and Q1 budget reviews underway, proving training ROI is not optional. It is essential for securing 2026 development budgets. This comprehensive guide reveals the exact framework $5M+ service firms use to measure […]
Stop Guessing: How to Prove Your Sales Training ROI
Most companies measure training success through participant satisfaction surveys and attendance rates. The problem? These metrics tell you nothing about whether training changed behavior or drove revenue. This post reveals why so much sales training fails to produce results, exposes the vanity metrics wasting your investment, and shares the measurement framework top-performing firms use to […]
5 Signs Your Sales Pipeline Is Bloated (And How to Fix It)
A full pipeline feels good until you realize half of it is hope, not revenue. According to 2025 benchmark data, 36% of forecasted deals slip past projected close dates, and win rates drop dramatically when deals linger beyond two months. A bloated pipeline is not progress. It is a red flag hiding broken forecasting and […]
The Sales Manager Is Dead: Why Top Firms Hire Sales Coaches
The traditional sales manager role, focused on pipeline reviews and deal rescues, is costing service firms millions in unrealized potential. Top-performing teams are making a fundamental shift: replacing managers with coaches who develop people instead of auditing results. This post reveals why the sales coaching model outperforms traditional management, plus the framework to transform your […]
Why 40% of Service Sales Hires Fail
You hire a sales rep with an impressive resume and relevant experience. Ninety days later, they have not closed a single maintenance contract. You are out $25,000 in salary, benefits, and onboarding. The harsh reality: experience and credentials are poor predictors of sales success in service businesses. This post reveals the three competencies top service […]
Accelerate Your Sales: Top Methods for Faster Closing Deals
Unlock the secrets to closing deals faster and boosting sales! Learn top methods that can drive your success and transform your sales approach today.
Why Your Sales Process Fails (And How to Fix It)
Most sales teams have a sales process on paper. Few have one that actually works in practice. The result? Deal slippage, missed forecasts, and inconsistent quota attainment quarter after quarter. According to 2025 benchmark data, 36% of deals slip past their projected close dates, and when deals extend beyond two months, win rates plummet by […]
7 Coaching Conversations That Drive Sales Performance
Most sales managers think they’re coaching when they’re actually just telling reps what to do. That’s a problem when it comes to sales performance. Reps who rate their coaching as excellent are 50% more likely to hit quota, but only 19% of reps say their coaching reaches that level. The gap between where coaching is […]
How to Identify Hidden Sales Talent
Most hiring processes are designed to find candidates who look great on paper. The problem? The best salespeople don’t always fit that mold. With 46% of new hires failing within 18 months and each bad hire costing $115,000 or more, sales leaders need a better approach. This guide will help you spot the hidden gems […]
Keeping Customers for Life: Building a Year-Round Sales Funnel for Home Services
Summary: Home service companies with $5M+ revenue often chase new customers while neglecting the repeat business sitting in their existing database. This article reveals how successful firms build year-round sales funnels that turn one-time customers into lifetime clients, creating predictable revenue streams that survive seasonal fluctuations. You’ll discover the three-phase customer retention framework that drives […]