We know the reader experience is VERY different between print and digital. But whether we want to admit it or not, there can also be big differences in the writing experience as well. Digital writing differs from traditional print with the kinds Read More
A hot, hot, hot topic at every one of our niche CEO roundtables is where to find top salespeople and how to successfully retain them. Other factors that complicate things are the breadth and depth of your product portfolio, your growth goals and Read More
Do you know this story? Jessica has been with your company for 14 years and she has been a rock star. She is your “go to” person for all of your biggest clients. She knows every corner of your business. In fact, Read More
Almost every publisher I speak to right now has a similar challenge. Where do you find really good salespeople? Good, proven salespeople are expensive to hire and difficult to coax away from their current company. Plus, they are often high-risk hires because Read More
As a consultant who has worked in the media industry, there are certain questions that I hear that indicate a larger problem (or opportunity). One of those questions is “How do we recruit top salespeople?”. The answer isn’t as simple as Indeed.com Read More
I’ve recently attended several area workforce development workshops and conferences where employers are trying to figure out how to get more qualified people to fill their growth needs. The most common solutions include “soft skills training” and workforce education to improve Read More
Recruiting, hiring and managing the right sales team can be tough and time-consuming! But it doesn’t have to be. Yes, sales teams work in high pressure environments. And sometimes the competitiveness leads to backbiting. Then there’s that “lone wolf” type–intent on only commissions–exclusive of their Read More
