The Official SaaStr Podcast: SaaS | Founders | Investors

The Official SaaStr Podcast: SaaS | Founders | Investors

SaaStr 050: Why All Founders Should Do Sales Until $1m ARR, When Is The Right Team To Hire Your VP of Sales & How To Approach The Hiring Process with Matthew Bellows, Founder @ Yesware

Aug 22, 2016 · 21:26

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✨ AI Summary

Founders should handle sales until reaching $1 million in ARR.
Hire a VP of Sales when the company has a repeatable sales process.
Approach hiring with a clear understanding of the role and required skills.

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