Growth Dynamics Get Down

Hey everybody. Sarah Waple here, and I am not here with a mid-week motivation. I am doing a Fast Tip Friday, and this is my tip for this Friday: You need to engage your child-like ego state and do some role-playing before you make that big sales call we talk about all the time—calling and getting your coaching, discussing all the things that can go wrong, going over your discovery card.

This one is something I have to remind myself of regularly, and that is to slow down and figure out why I am reacting the way I am to any situation.

Hey everybody, Sarah Waple here, Partner at Growth Dynamics, and I’m here with a Fast Tip Friday! This tip is something that some people might not think about—I know I certainly didn’t until I became a manufacturer’s rep selling plumbing and water-related products.

Please mark your calendars and join us for an Open House at our new office building on Tuesday, Feb. 25 from 3-6 pm.

We've been sitting on a not-so-secret secret and the time has come for us to share with you. 

With the help of our friends at Swope-Lees Commercial Real Estate we were able to find and purchase an office space in West Chester to become the headquarters of Growth Dynamics and invited Simmons Media to become our first floor tenants.

Hey, this is John from Growth Dynamics, and I want to talk to you about setting goals and tracking activity to ensure you meet those goals.

Hey, this is John with Growth Dynamics, and I wanted to share a quick tip for Fast Tip Friday: Know your worth.

Introduction: Why Your DISC Assessment Matters

Recently, I had the opportunity to assist a client in the search for a new sales manager for their team. This role required a seasoned professional with years of experience in sales management to provide strong leadership. As I began interviewing candidates, I added two new questions to our standard set: 1. Why did you become a manager? and 2. What training did you receive when you became a manager?

To my surprise, many candidates became managers simply because they had reached the peak of their current roles or were promoted internally without much consideration for their managerial capabilities. Furthermore, most of them had received little to no formal training in management, relying instead on self-initiated professional development or trial and error to navigate their new responsibilities.

This lack of investment in managerial training is concerning, considering the critical role that sales managers play within a company. Without proper support and training, new managers may struggle to meet the expectations of their roles, leading to potential performance issues and turnover.

Investing in manager training not only benefits the individual but also the company as a whole. Proper training can help new managers transition successfully into their roles, improve communication skills, understand the expectations of their positions, make effective decisions that consider both individuals and the team, and navigate organizational changes smoothly.

Recognizing the importance of manager training, we are excited to announce the launch of a Sales Manager training program starting on March 13. This program includes monthly remote classes from March to August, online supplemental classes, and one-on-one coaching sessions with our expert, Charlie. If you are interested in enrolling your managers in this program, please contact Sarah Waple to schedule a fact-finding call.

By investing in the development of your managers, you can help cultivate strong leaders who will contribute to the success and growth of your organization.

The economy is not something that can be ignored. Perhaps on the personal side, people can ignore the bigger concept of the economy, but maybe not their own budget needs. On the business side, the economy is always in the picture. Let’s take a few minutes to review what might be impacting longer sales cycles and how strong business development professionals make the most of it.