The Official SaaStr Podcast: SaaS | Founders | Investors

The Official SaaStr Podcast: SaaS | Founders | Investors

SaaStr 168: Why 70% of Startup's VPs of Sales Fail, How and When To Hire Your First VP of Sales & The One Question That You Must Always Ask VP of Sales Candidates with Ryan Williams, Founder @ SalesCollider

Mar 26, 2018 · 29:08

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Reasons why 70% of VPs of Sales fail.
Guidance on hiring the first VP of Sales.
The essential question to ask VP of Sales candidates.

Guests on This Episode

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Ryan Williams

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