by Patrick McCarthy | Jul 13, 2026 | sales commissions
1. Sales compensation transparency increases revenue by increasing trust. Transparent commission plans don’t simply reduce complaints—they help salespeople spend more time selling instead of questioning calculations, leading to better productivity and more...
by Patrick McCarthy | Jul 6, 2026 | sales goals, sales team compensation, Sales team motivation
1. High-performing sales teams are built through connected systems, not individual talent. The biggest difference between average and elite sales organizations isn’t hiring better salespeople. It’s creating alignment between territory planning, coaching,...
by Patrick McCarthy | Jun 25, 2026 | sales team compensation
1. Most Sales Performance Problems Are Actually Systems Problems. When sales teams miss quota, leaders often focus on coaching, motivation, or activity levels. The bigger issue is frequently territory design, quota allocation, disconnected systems, and compensation...
by Patrick McCarthy | May 29, 2020 | sales motivation
The sales industry is ever-changing as new techniques and technologies arise, but a number of myths and misconceptions about sales have stood the test of time. In this blog, we’ll be debunking some common myths about sales. High-pressure techniques are required...