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Sales is the ultimate team sport. 💼🏆 It’s about competition, collaboration, and pushing yourself to succeed while supporting those around you—just like being on the field. ⚾ #KlutchMFM #TeamworkWins #CompetitiveEdge #SalesMindset

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A strange month! We set very specific targets around what we wanted to achieve in sales and put more effort and focus into our message and marketing strategy than ever before! The result? We had our lowest level of sales for our webinars and programme for the past 5 years! 2 weeks of frustration instead of what we thought was going be our 'fast start' to the year. How I feel now? Really excited, but why? We sat down and reviewed our process and thought about why, were we not clear, has the market changed? We have some ideas but not all the answers.  More importantly we asked, is this really what we want to focus on at the start of each year? We have agreed that while you can always do things better, we are changing how we want to start the year and narrow our focus to the exact client and programmes we want to do and the people we work with. That was the big learning, lets really do what we want to do and figure out how to sell that as well as we can! Over Christmas, something incredible happened—an opportunity I never saw coming! At the end of December, our team was brainstorming ways to expand internationally and build connections beyond our current network. We didn’t have a concrete plan yet, but then the magic happened. Out of the blue, I got a call from a friend who attended one of our events last year. During that event, I had casually mentioned my passion for working with elite athletes again. Fast forward to this moment: he was in his car on the way to dinner in Vegas and said he wanted to connect me with a friend who operates at a high level in U.S. sports. Two fascinating calls later, with amazing chemistry and alignment, I’m now flying to the U.S. to do work that feels like a dream all over again. For the first time since my days with Dublin GAA and Leinster Rugby, I feel that deep excitement and energy again! It’s a powerful reminder of how quickly things can shift—one moment you're navigating challenges, and the next, you're on the brink of something extraordinary. Not the start I expected, but maybe something far bigger. Stay tuned for what’s next! 

🎉 Back-to-Back Wins: Keeping It Cool with Koolboks! 🎉 I'm thrilled to announce that I’ve been recognized as one of Koolboks’ November Top Performers! 🏆 That’s TWO months in a row now—October, ✅. November, ✅. At this point, I’m wondering if I should start designing my own Koolboks championship belt. 😎 But let me tell you, this is not just about me. This recognition is a reflection of the amazing people I get to work with every single day. To my fellow November Top Performers, you are absolute rockstars! 💪 Watching your hard work and dedication inspires me to keep bringing my A-game. You’re the squad that turns every challenge into a win! A massive THANK YOU to the Koolboks family—my colleagues, the leadership team, and, of course, our incredible customers. To anyone wondering what it takes to keep things cool at Koolboks, here’s the secret: teamwork, innovation, and a whole lot of fun. Plus, maybe some healthy competition to keep us all on our toes. 😅 So, what’s next? December’s coming, and the heat is on. But don’t worry, I’m ready to keep my cool. ❄️ If you’re curious about this month’s full list of champions, check out the official post here: https://lnkd.in/dmFPPQDa Let’s finish the year strong, team! 🚀 Here’s to keeping things cool, one win at a time. #TopPerformer #KoolSquadGoals #WinningStreak #CoolerThanEver #ThankfulAndGrateful #Koolboks

Just as in sports, a sales professional’s career is full of wins and losses. Sales Champions Are Made in Unified Top-Performing Organizations #SalesManagementExecutives #ChannelSalesAccountManagementExperts #ITSpecialistCybersecurityNetwork

Funny how sports and sales integrate with one another. Lessons learned on the field often translate to valuable teaching moments in the sales arena. The camaraderie and sense of belonging in sports teams mirror the teamwork essential for success in sales. Whether playing a role or being a difference maker, the parallels between sports and sales are undeniable. 🏈 ⚾️ 🤝 #Sports #Sales #Teamwork #Winning

We launched our business development game last week and we had 3 new clients on board in ONE day 🔥   The team's energy has been great and it's clear that the initiatives are driving results.    Why do we do it?   Because in sales you HAVE to explore different routes.    After my years of experience in BD and sales, I know that enjoying yourself is key for keeping motivation and making the tougher parts less daunting.   If you're wondering, here's a list of the prizes that can be won...   ☕ Free coffee or smoothie 🧖♂️ Spa voucher 🕑 Early finish 💸 A range of vouchers up to £500 for the winner   But there's also some setbacks, obviously (because that's what makes it fun)   🍜 Make lunch for the team 🏓 No table tennis 🍭 Buy sweets for the team     I'm excited to see who wins in the end... 🏆   #SalesMotivation #BusinessDevelopment #SalesGame

This past weekend, I competed in a Member-Member golf tournament with Nick Caldwell, CFA. Last year, we won the championship, and this year we made it all the way to the semifinals before falling short to two incredibly skilled opponents. It was a great reminder of one of my favorite lessons from golf during match play – the importance of "ham and egging." In golf, “ham and egging” happens when one player performs well on a hole while their partner struggles, and vice versa. In a team dynamic, you can rely on each other to pick up the slack when one of you falters. The same principle applies in sales. Selling is a team sport, and leveraging your colleagues as resources is critical to success. Whether it’s partnering with a customer success representative, an SDR, a sales manager, or even a colleague from another region, having someone to "ham and egg" with on sales calls makes all the difference. When you don’t know an answer, miss an important detail, or need help navigating a complex situation, your teammate can step in, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks. Sales is rarely a solo effort. The more we collaborate and bring in the right people at the right moments, the better our outcomes will be. The next time you're on a sales call, don’t hesitate to bring in someone who can complement your strengths and cover your weaknesses. Your prospects and customers will thank you for it. Nick Caldwell, CFA - Good run this weekend. Looking forward to playing it back next year!

Sales as in Golf is all about Recovery. For every 4 “Bad Shots”, the 1 “Good Shot” is the one you will remember. In your selling efforts, statistically speaking for each 5 attempts, you will eventually succeed 1 time. The key is: Recovery - Recovery - Recovery - Recovery = (Win) Success.

Most buyers of businesses see high customer concentration as a big red flag. Imagine this scenario ... You start a softball team and your ace pitcher gives you a chance to win whenever she takes the mound. You’re now in first place and on a winning streak. All because of your Ace pitcher’s performance. But what happens if your pitcher suddenly gets injured or quits the team? Now, your whole season is at risk. P.S. - Get some value? Please reshare this.