Laura Kendall’s Post

🎉 Happy Friday, everyone! 🎉 As we embrace the end of another productive week, Excelerate Sales has a couple of awesome updates to share with our amazing community! ✨ New Beginnings in Our New Office! ✨ First off, we've just moved into our brand-new office! It's been a journey filled with anticipation and hard work, and we're finally here. The new space isn't just about the fresh walls or the shiny desks; it represents a leap towards fostering even more creativity, collaboration, and innovation within our team. And guess what? We can't wait to show it off to you! Stay tuned for an invite to our open house - we'd love to welcome you and share our new home with you. 🚀 Fun Fridays with Excelerate Sales! 🚀 Now, onto the fun part! We're always thinking of how we can add value to sales teams and make the sales process not just effective but enjoyable. This Friday, we're introducing 'The Leadership Game', a unique, gamified workshop designed to boost your sales team's performance while ensuring they have a blast! Imagine a workshop where learning the best sales strategies comes with the thrill of a game night. 🎲 From role-playing challenges that sharpen your pitch to interactive quizzes on objection handling, your team won't just be learning; they'll be engaging, competing, and most importantly, growing together. Why? Because at Excelerate Sales, we believe that the best way to excel in sales is not just through rigorous training but through enjoying the journey, embracing every challenge, and celebrating every win as a team. 🌟 Join Us! 🌟 We're more than just about sales; we're about creating experiences that empower and inspire. Whether it's through our personalized coaching, our tailored corporate training, or our vibrant professional community, we're here to accelerate your success. Happy Friday, and here's to making every sales journey an adventure worth embarking on! #HappyFriday #NewBeginnings #SalesInnovation #TeamBuilding #ExcelerateSales #SalesSuccess

**Team Dynamics or Group Mentality 🚀** Have you ever found yourself nodding along when someone says, "Our sales team works well together"? It's a sentiment that echoes through the halls of many businesses, but let's peel back the layers and challenge the conventional wisdom. Sure, on the surface, it may seem like The Sales Team is a tight-knit group mastering the art of seamless sales. But here's the twist—I dare to question whether they truly embody the essence of a team. Let's define a team as a group of individuals whose skills and talents complement each other. Think about a symphony—every instrument plays a unique role, creating harmony. Now, contrast that with the 'sales team' scenario. John, the salesperson, isn't dependent on Jill, and they don't necessarily need skills that dovetail. "Why does this matter?" you might ask. Patrick Lencioni's wisdom hits the nail on the head: "You're wasting your time trying to make a group, a team." A collection of salespeople in a dealership is more of a loose association than a well-coordinated team. Investing time and effort to force them into a team structure? I say, let's redirect that energy where it matters most—engagement, performance and developing the real teams within the business. So, what defines your group of sales extraordinaires? What unique characteristics make your workspace thrive? Let's unravel the layers together. 🌐✨ #TeamDynamics #BeyondGroups #SalesExcellence #ManagementMagic.  

Caught in the whirlwind of errands and prep for an exhilarating week ahead, I nearly scrolled past a gem of a post by none other than Darnell Webb—or should I say, D. "Crusher" Webb? 🌟 His knack for transforming our dreams into reality never fails to inspire, and today, I’m tipping my hat off to him. Darnell, your drive and dedication are the gears propelling us forward, and I can’t help but feel jazzed about the adventures awaiting us on this entrepreneurial journey! Thank you for all you do! 🙏 Our leap to the new office marks a milestone, not just in square footage, but in the expansion of our horizons. Yes, it involved more boxes and bubble wrap than anyone could have anticipated (😂), but the real work begins now, and that’s the kind of grind we live for! "You Gotta Love the Grind" ~Me 📣 Exciting Teaser Alert: The doors to our new hub will soon swing open for an open house, and we'd love to have you there. Picture this: a space buzzing with innovation, walls echoing with ideas, and rooms designed to unleash potential. Want in? Drop a comment below or send a smoke signal—just let us know you’re interested! But wait, there’s more! 🎉 We're fine-tuning some thrilling plans and sealing a few fantastic arrangements for the coming weeks. Among these is the chance for a few select guest speakers to grace our stage (or screen). Imagine the spotlight on you, sharing your insights and elevating your brand, amidst an audience eager to grow. If your pulse quickened at that thought, slide into my DMs; let’s chat over coffee (virtual or real) about making it happen. Now, drumroll for the big reveal: 🥁 In celebrating this new chapter, we’re gifting our custom DISC profiling card deck to those keen on mastering the DISC methodology. And because we love to sprinkle extra joy, sign up for a DISC assessment, a 3-month coaching package, or our 6-month consulting program, and when you sign up before the end of March you’ll unlock a 20% discount on your first purchase plus we'll toss in two bonus one-hour coaching sessions in any followup purchase—over a $500 value! Teams, you’re in for a treat too; enrolling this March secures you a spot in our half-day Sales Leadership Game workshop, a $2500 value, on the house! Simply drop "DISC" in the comments below to get your free DISC resource cards, "DISCover" if you'd like to schedule a quick call to get started with one of our most popular programs. So, as Darnell painted the vision, I’m laying out the invitation. Join us in making every step of the sales journey not just a learning curve but an exhilarating climb. Stay tuned, stay excited, and let’s make magic together. #Grateful #TeamExcitement #NewBeginnings #InnovationUnleashed #ExcelerateSales #salesenablement #sales #salescoaching #salestraining

📈 Navigating the Year-End Sales Pressure: A Team's Triumph 🚀 As we approach the year-end, our sales team is no stranger to the heightened pressure that comes with closing out the fiscal year. 💼 It's a challenging yet invigorating time where resilience and teamwork shine. 💪 Celebrating Wins: Reflect on the team's victories and milestones achieved throughout the year. What were the standout moments? Share the successes and give credit to the hardworking individuals who made it happen. Challenges Turned Opportunities: Every challenge is an opportunity in disguise. Highlight instances where the team turned obstacles into stepping stones for success. This showcases adaptability and problem-solving skills. Team Unity: Emphasize the importance of teamwork during high-pressure periods. Acknowledge the collaborative efforts that contributed to surpassing targets and maintaining a positive team spirit. Gratitude: Express gratitude to the sales team for their dedication and hard work. A simple thank you goes a long way in boosting morale and fostering a positive work environment. #SalesTeam #YearEndPressure #Teamwork #Success

🎉 Celebrating 35 and feeling more motivated than ever! 🎂🥳 As I look back at my journey as a salesperson, one thing that I truly learned is that I am in this job, because I absolutely love lifting people up and supporting them. 🚀 Being a salesperson means I get to work with incredible individuals from all corners of the globe. It's about collaboration, working together to climb that ladder of success. 🌍 I take pride in being in my clients corner, helping them shine in front of their peers and industry leaders. Seeing their progress and knowing that I played a part in delivering the leads, impressions, and results they needed to reach their KPIs is what it's all about. 📈🎯 I love working together with my colleagues and friends knowing that - together - we are trying to get to a better place than we were yesterday. People like Victoria Tinsdale and Jayden Wong are what make my jobs such a blast. Our team here in EMEA along with my absolutely amazing peers Christian Iachini, Maria Theocharides-Andreou and Giorgia Guerra is more than just in it to make Digitalzone clients shine. Here's to another year of growth, learning, and making a positive impact on the people I have the privilege to work with. Let's continue this journey together! 💪🤝 #Salesperson #CareerGoals #SuccessJourney #Collaboration #BirthdayReflections

Altitude and good vibes in the mile high city 🇺🇸… Here’s a view into what our Global Sales Kick Off (SKO) looked like last week! Here's why it's a game-changer to have this if you are a tech company. 🤝 Cross-Functional Alignment: Uniting minds for shared goals and a robust strategy. 🌐 Holistic Operations: Gained a broader view of company operations, understanding how each role contributes. 🔊 Enhanced Communication: Face-to-face interactions promoting collaboration and breaking down into motions. 📚 Knowledge Sharing: A platform for cross-departmental knowledge exchange, fostering continuous improvement. 🌐 Global Perspective: Tailoring strategies for diverse markets, considering regional differences and customer needs. 🏆 Motivation & Recognition: Celebrating departmental contributions, boosting morale for ongoing success. 🔄 Adaptability to Change: SKO as a platform for discussing and adapting to changes, ensuring resilience. Now it’s time to act on everything on the above! 💬 #SKOSuccess #TeamUnity #GlobalStrategy

Dream team 🫶🏼 In the world of sales, it's not just about hitting targets solo; it's about the power of connection and collaboration that fuels our success. Working together, we bring out the best in each other, turning challenges into success and dreams into realities. 🚀 From those late-night strategy sessions to the adrenaline rush of closing deals as a team, every moment is a reminder of the incredible bond we share. 🌟 So here's to celebrating our wins, big and small. Let's keep lifting each other up, pushing boundaries, and making magic happen in sales! 🌈✨ #TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork #SalesFam #TogetherWeSoar 🌐🤝

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