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Chapter 34
Deploy a Sales Team
CHAPTER 34
Deploy a
Sales Team
Sometimes getting that first sale is a quick endeavour. But sustaining
growth in sales quickly makes you realize how tough it can be to be a
one-person sales team, especially if your product requires a little more
convincing than traditional consumer goods.
The obvious question that you’ll probably have next is: How can I afford
a sales team? The answer is that your sales team has to be designed to not
only pay for itself but also bring in additional revenue and customers, so it’s
all about how you design your team. Think of your sales team as miniature
stores that act independently and each bring in their own revenue.
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