Raizor's Edge Building a sales team in an entrepreneurial business

#3  They need someone to sell to

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Are you setting your sales team up for success - or failure? There's a crucial step entrepreneurs often skip when hiring a new team: defining (and clearly documenting!) the markets. In this episode, you'll learn how to properly equip your new sales team with the tools and insights they need to hit the ground running.
Season 1 / Episode 3 6 Sep English Read by Allon Raiz South Africa Business

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