My Best Advice For Finding & Keeping Top Talent | Lori Richardson - 1775

Are you tired of the high turnover rate in your sales team? How do you identify and retain top sales talent?  In a world where finding the right sales professionals can be challenging, Lori Richardson, a seasoned sales strategist with over 20 years of experience, joins Donald on "The Sales Evangelist Podcast" to share her invaluable insights on bringing in the right talent and keeping them motivated for long-term success.  In this episode, Lori offers practical advice for both sales professionals and leaders, shedding light on the qualities to look for in salespeople, the role of effective leadership, and how to identify the right company culture. If you're ready to revolutionize your sales team and boost your own sales career, you won't want to miss this episode! Qualities of Successful Salespeople Lori emphasizes the importance of key qualities in successful salespeople. She highlights the significance of coachability, strong will, and the ability to accept rejection without being deterred.  Lori also acknowledges the role of personal attitudes and beliefs, emphasizing the need for individuals to have a positive mindset and a commitment to continuous improvement in sales. Hiring the Right Talent Donald and Lori discuss the challenges of identifying the right talent for sales roles.  Lori stresses the necessity for individuals considering a sales career to test the waters and emphasizes the need for companies to look for coachability and sales DNA in potential hires.  Additionally, she provides insights into a comprehensive process that utilizes data to achieve more accurate hiring decisions, providing a proactive approach to identifying and nurturing sales talent. Tools and Processes for Evaluating Sales Talent Lori outlines the use of specific tools and processes that can aid sales leaders in evaluating and identifying top sales talent.  She highlights the importance of pre-hire assessments to understand potential hires better.  Additionally, she emphasizes the...