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Maximizing Sales Strategies With Melanie French (Ep. 34)

Maximizing Sales Strategies With Melanie French (Ep. 34)

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Do you need help with developing sales functions in your business? 

Well, don’t go anywhere because you’ve come to the right place!

This week, guest Melanie French, a fractional VP of Sales, joins Mark Dorman to discuss the importance of developing and improving sales functions in mid-size companies. Melanie shares her journey from a Sales Contributor to a VP of Sales, highlighting the challenges and growth strategies she implemented. The conversation delves into key topics such as the significance of sales strategy, process, CRM utilization, sales team management, and the impact of structured sales management on business value. 

Melanie French discusses: 

  • Her journey to becoming a fractional VP of Sales
  • The importance of studying metrics for both results and activities
  • Utilizing CRMs and structured sales processes
  • Emphasizing the need for a structured hiring process and a hiring manager who knows what to look for in prospective salespeople
  • Tracking KPIs and cultivating a culture of accountability
  • And more!

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Melanie French founded French Sales Solutions in 2020, following a decade-long journey within a company that underwent remarkable growth, from $50M to $230M. She ascended within the company, securing multiple promotions until reaching the position of Vice President of Sales. In this role, she managed over 75 sales and service professionals across 5 teams, showcasing her expertise in business development, scaling sales processes, people management (including hiring, firing, and accountability), and refining operational sales and business practices.

Drawing from her extensive experience in Sandler sales training, both as an individual contributor and in leadership positions, Melanie now leverages her skills to enhance sales performance through consulting and fractional VP of Sales engagements.

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Exploring Business Valuation and Market Dynamics with Scott Gabehart (Ep. 32)

Exploring Business Valuation and Market Dynamics with Scott Gabehart (Ep. 32)

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Do you understand the true value of your company?

In today’s enlightening conversation, Mark Dorman talks with Chief Valuation Officer at BizEquity, Scott Gabehart to shed light on the complexities of business valuation. With Scott’s extensive experience and insight, this episode demystifies the valuation process and illustrates how BizEquity’s innovative platform is making accurate valuations accessible to businesses of all sizes. By jumping into the nuances of key performance indicators, the influence of interest rates on mergers and acquisitions, and the evolving landscape of the market, this podcast brings forth tools that may help you navigate the financial intricacies of business effectively.

Scott discusses: 

  • The critical role of business valuation for entrepreneurs and business owners
  • Understanding key performance indicators (KPIs) in valuation reports
  • Changing dynamics of buyer and seller power in negotiating deals
  • Advantages of Small Business Administration (SBA)
  • And more

 

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About Scott Gabehart: 

Scott is a Certified Business Appraiser and current Chief Valuation Officer for BizEquity. He has overseen the development of the patented valuation algorithm and related valuation report while ensuring that our industry and market data are current and relevant. For the past 20 years, he has been interacting with small business owners actively engaged in buying and selling companies of all types and sizes while teaching graduate level private firm valuation and authoring books including “The Business Valuation Book”.

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