The Four Mental Stages of Sales Rep Performance

The Four Mental Stages of Sales Rep Performance

The Four Mental Stages of Sales Rep Performance David J. Robertson
Published on: 07/04/2026

Here is a description of one of the slides in a sales training presentation: This slide shows the emotional journey most salespeople go through when learning a new skill or trying

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How to Find Marketing Activities that Actually Work

How to Find Marketing Activities that Actually Work

How to Find Marketing Activities that Actually WorkDavid J. Robertson
Published on: 06/04/2026

A mentor of mine, a brilliant sales trainer and friend, Carl Bromer, taught me a principle early on in my career: "By definition, there can only be one best; the trick is to always

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The Growth Equation That Turns Marketing Into a Profit Engine

The Growth Equation That Turns Marketing Into a Profit Engine

The Growth Equation That Turns Marketing Into a Profit EngineDavid J. Robertson
Published on: 10/03/2026

Most businesses treat marketing like a gamble. Learn the growth equation that turns marketing spend into predictable profit and scalable business growth. Discover how founders can turn marketing from an expense into a profit engine.

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Setting the Stage: The CEO's Role in Sales Leadership

Setting the Stage: The CEO's Role in Sales Leadership

Setting the Stage: The CEO's Role in Sales LeadershipDavid J. Robertson
Published on: 10/02/2026

I explain why a CEO’s real role in sales leadership is not closing individual deals but designing a repeatable revenue engine. In this article, I walk through the systems, metrics, operating rhythms, and leadership disciplines that create predictable growth and build companies that can scale beyond the founder.

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