Optimizing Sales with Operations and Enablement

Building Elite Sales Teams

Summary

Lucas Price interviews seasoned sales leader Adam Aarons, renowned for his tenure as CRO at Okta and his roles at companies like BladeLogic and Drata. They dig into strategies for building elite sales teams, focusing on effective sales processes, operational visibility, and continuous enablement. Adam shares insights on navigating new market segments, the significance of discovery, and the importance of structured sales methodologies. Additionally, he offers tips on hiring the right talent and leveraging mentorship. This episode is packed with actionable advice for sales leaders aiming to drive high performance in their teams.

Take Aways

• Operational Visibility: Establishing a strong operations framework is vital for early detection of potential pitfalls in your sales strategy.
• Continuous Enablement: Constantly iterating and improving your team's skills and processes is key to maintaining high performance.
• Role of a Champion: Differentiate between a true champion, who has power and influence, and a coach, who merely advises without substantial impact.
• Focused Discovery: Effective discovery involves understanding the prospect’s core problems and why they should act now and choose your solution.
• Hiring Principles: Look for intelligence, coachability, drive, and will in potential hires to form a resilient and high-performing sales team.

Learn More: https://www.yardstick.team/

Connect with Lucas Price: linkedin.com/in/lucasprice1

Connect with Dr. Jim: linkedin.com/in/drjimk

Connect with Adam Aarons: linkedin.com/in/adam-aarons-438111

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