Posts by Alan Cutter
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A Letter from Our CEO: Back in 2017, Tom Brady was winning the Super Bowl for my New England Patriots… Back then, Big Little Lies and the Marvelous Mrs. Maisel were in their first season… Back then, the wrong winner was announced for Best Picture—Lala Land could not hold a candle to Moonlight… But one…
Read MoreCreating a Work from Home Workforce in the Age of Coronavirus
The coronavirus pushed the mainstream professional world down a path it has been flirting with for a long time – the Way of the Remote Workforce. Global Workplace Analytics informs us that 3.6% of the American workforce is already remote, a number that is up 140% since 2015. Today, 40% more of companies offer a…
Read More7 Things to Look for When Hiring for a Digital Startup
The past few decades have been fantastic for digital startups. Innovation and technologically-driven achievement have been the trademark of this era, and there’s never been a better time to start a business. This period of innovation, however, has generated a lot of buzz about the tech startup world, and it can sometimes seem as though…
Read MoreHow to Attract and Hire the Best B2B Sales People
B2B companies face a daunting task — vying for the attention of elite salespeople with a specific expertise and day-one revenue potential. Some B2B sales can’t be taught, and it can be difficult to find, much less attract, the best candidates for a position. The market is smaller, and everyone knows everyone in some industries.…
Read MoreIs Your Sales Team Prepared for Inbound Sales?
We often think about disruption in terms of the way that it impacts industries. Uber and Lyft transformed the transportation sector; Netflix changed the way people flip through the channels on their TV. However, disruptions that change the way business gets done are all too often overlooked, and its impact frequently isn’t recognized until it’s…
Read MoreInbound vs. Outbound Marketing and the Impact on Talent
The numbers paint a compelling picture. Inbound marketing generates three times the leads per dollar spent as outbound. Customers gravitate toward content that advises them during their buying process and ignore both sales calls and unsolicited emails. For those keeping score at home, inbound marketing has destroyed outbound by a knockout. What’s not always as…
Read MoreWhat is Sales DNA Anyway?
A few weeks ago, in a post about hiring local talent to sell in countries outside of the U.S., I mentioned that it was critical to onboard sales talent who have the right “Sales DNA.” I didn’t define it at the time; however, it’s important for you to understand exactly what it is you need…
Read MoreSelling into the US Market – Does Your Sales Team have the Right DNA?
One of the toughest decisions my global clients wrestle with revolves around the location of their sales team. Should we hire in our home country or build an offshore sales team in the U.S.? One can argue with the prevalence and successes of inbound lead-gen marketing and improved communication tools, you can get significant traction…
Read MoreFive Ways the Interview Process Can Positively Impact Your Brand
Is there anything more nerve-wracking than a job interview? Earnest candidates spend their time conducting research on the company beforehand; and likely worrying about everything from the firmness of a handshake, to a suit that conveys the perfect message. Contrary to popular belief, it’s not much easier from the employer’s perspective. Identifying top talent and…
Read MoreThe Growing Demand for Product Management
There is a growing demand for product management talent because there are so many digital companies that have never existed before. Industries adopting and leveraging new technologies such as Retail / Direct to Consumer, Automotive, Manufacturing, Financial Services and Healthcare, have created a demand for innovative product managers who bring both industry experience as well…
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