Before Peak, Eliot spent more than 20 years building and leading companies, where he took the lead in recruiting and managing high performance sales teams. He co-founded Ventrada Systems (mobile applications) and GlobalX (e-commerce software). He was also Vice President of Sales for PointShot Wireless. Eliot received his B. Comm. from Carleton University and has been honored as a Top 40 Under 40 Award winner. He co-authored Sales Recruiting 2.0, How to Find Top Performing Sales People, Fast and provides regular insights on sales team management and hiring on the Peak Sales Recruiting Blog.
Understanding your recurring revenue stream is vital for businesses operating with a subscription-based revenue model. However, with two prominent metrics, Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) and Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR), determining the right one to use and its true meaning can be confusing. Understanding the difference between ARR and MRR is crucial for making informed decisions
by Eliot Burdett |
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February 6, 2024
As a sales recruitment agency, we have an in-depth understanding of the industry and what salespeople value the most — including gifts. If you’re looking for gift ideas to celebrate a successful quarter, plan holiday gifts, or simply show appreciation, we have curated a list of 20 gift options that are designed to leave a lasting
A few small shifts in the way you approach training can be the difference between successful onboarding and expensive hiring mistakes. As you train sales team members, consider these six tips for improving your process. #1 Set Up Your Training Environment for Success Since happy salespeople are more productive by at least 20%, creating a workplace
Leveraging conferences for leads isn’t as simple as just showing up. If you want to optimize your attendance, preparation starts before you attend the conference. The work to land hot leads requires follow-through at the conferences you attend and follow-up after you attend. Here’s how to get started making the most of conferences: 1. Review the conference
by Eliot Burdett |
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December 21, 2023
Sales hinge on connections, conversations, and conversions. All three of these are unlikely to happen without effective sales follow-ups. Consistency and persistence are key in 2024! We’ve gathered insights from top sales companies, including trends from trade shows. We checked them against the real-world experiences of thousands of high-performing sales teams we work with. We