SaaStr 754: 7 Things the Best Sales Reps Get Right and 8 Ways the Rest Make Things Worse with SaaStr CEO and Founder Jason Lemkin

SaaStr 754: 7 Things the Best Sales Reps Get Right and 8 Ways the Rest Make Things Worse with SaaStr CEO and Founder Jason Lemkin   Join Jason Lemkin, in this insightful episode as he dives deep into distinguishing the best sales reps from the rest.   Jason outlines seven key traits that make sales reps successful, such as understanding customer problems, facilitating product demos, and being honest about competition. He also discusses common pitfalls that mediocre sales reps fall into, including playing endless games with pricing and creating urgency without value. Perfect for founders, sales leaders, and team managers looking to improve their hiring process and team efficiency, this episode offers practical, real-world examples and strategies to implement right away.  

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