The Sales Leader Show

Robert Harper

This is where you'll learn how top sales leaders got their start, what helped them climb the ladder, and how you can advance your career.

  1. Ignoring Your Values is Destroying Your Career Pt. 1 w/ James Thompson

    11/18/2022

    Ignoring Your Values is Destroying Your Career Pt. 1 w/ James Thompson

    James Thompson is a Strategic Account Executive at DigitalRoute. He's worked for companies like AbacusNext, Benevity, Chargebee, and now DigitalRoute. He is also a founding member of the SaaS Sales Society which is an exclusive club for insatiably curious Million Dollar and Enterprise Account Executives. He closed the largest deal in North American Chargebee history and has been the recipient of many awards including Highest Total Annual Contract Value, Partner Channel Champion of the year, and the annual Outstanding Performance Award. And today we're going to learn how he has made his career choices and stayed at the top of his game. James discusses how he made the decision to turn down an offer from a great company because they did not include enough PTO. His wife noticed this first and pointed it out to him. This made him realize that there were some other red flags with that company. He ultimately decided to take an offer with a different company that gave him more PTO days.   James also discusses the importance of family and how it motivates him to achieve success. Like James, you will encounter many challenges in your career. Choosing a job that aligns with your values will help you avoid many problems.  Listen to the full episode to hear how James went from getting busted for selling weed to being a successful family man.  Links:  SaaS Sales Society: https://saassalessociety.com/ Connect with James: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdthompson1/

    18 min
  2. Use Your Purpose To Power Through

    11/15/2022

    Use Your Purpose To Power Through

    Danilo Capric is a Commercial Account Executive at Databricks. He's closed deals in the multiple six figures and is on his way to closing regular million-dollar deals. He's worked for companies like Gartner, New Relic, and now Databricks. He is also an Adjunct Sales Coach at Satellite helping aspiring SDRs gain the skills they'll need. This episode digs into the purpose that keeps him sharp through the ups and downs. Danilo’s father passed away unexpectedly when he was in college. This led to many changes in his life. He had to find a new way to fund his education, change his job, and support his family. After his father’s passing, he immediately took on the responsibility of maintaining his family’s financial stability. This was a difficult time for him, but it also allowed him to find his purpose in life and gave him the motivation to invest in himself. Much of Danilo’s ability to handle pressure and stay focused comes from his cultural background. He comes from a culture where your word is your bond, and he takes pride in being dependable and honest. This attitude has helped him throughout his life, especially when it comes to handling pressure and meeting deadlines. Listen to the full episode to discover Danilo’s advice about: 1. Finding your purpose 2. Achieving strong mental health 3. Staying ahead of the curve with your sales craft Links: Connect with Danilo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danilo-ca...Danilo's Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/danilocapric

    40 min

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