Iannarino

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

There are several reasons you may lose a deal. You may believe you are certain to win a deal, only to discover that you lost to a competitor. It is possible that you know why you lost without needing to ask. But most of the time, you may not know what caused your client to buy from your competitor. This list of causes results in a loss. By studying the causes, you can avoid losing the deals you pursue.

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SaaStr

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Dear SaaStr: What Should Happen When a Co-founder Wants to Quit? This is one of the toughest situations to be in. First, figure out if it’s just anxiety. Starting something is hard. Getting to the first $1m in ARR is borderline impossible. If it’s “just” anxiety, and your co-founder is truly great at something — see if you can help him stay the course.

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Membrain

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Hitting rock bottom can either crush you or make you stronger. Chris McAllister , CEO of Siteshift , knows this well. He turned his financial struggles into a journey of growth. Today, he shares how shifting from seeking validation to focusing on making a real impact transformed his sales approach. He believes sales is about serving others by addressing their needs, often before they realize them.

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SaaStr

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Each week, we round up our most popular content so you can catch up on anything you may have missed. Check out this week’s top blog posts, podcasts, and videos: Top Blog Posts This Week: 11 Things That Set The Best Sales Teams Apart From The Rest 7 Things to Do When You’re Struggling Bringing Product-Led and Sales-Led Growth Together with Zapier 2024 Is The Year to Think About Buying Someone.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Super Bowl LVIII is now history. The hype is dying down, the NFL offseason has begun and thankfully, Taylor Swift has returned to singing. All that said, the Kansas City Chiefs once again sit at the top of the mountain and talk of a KC dynasty is everywhere. And whether or not you’re a Chiefs fan, which I’m not, you have to respect their ability to win on such a consistent basis.

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