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Nov 2024
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264 (Lead) How to Cut New Hire Ramp Time...

Armand Farrokh & Nick Cegelski
About this episode

FOUR ACTIONABLE LEADERSHIP TAKEAWAYS

  • Buddy System in Hiring: Involve the new hire’s buddy in the interview process to ensure a strong match.
  • Focused Onboarding Ownership: Assign one person to oversee onboarding, improving retention and team quality.
  • Call Certifications: Require reps to pass intro and demo call certifications to qualify for leads.
  • Hands-On Training: Focus on role plays, shadowing, and practice over slide decks for effective learning.


PATH TO PRESIDENT’S CLUB

  • COO @ Growth Assistant
  • VP of Sales @ Lattice
  • Sales Director @ Lattice
  • VP of Sales @ Appcues


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