by Patrick McCarthy | Jun 24, 2026 | Team Management
1. Alignment is a data problem before it’s a people problem. Most companies try to fix misalignment with more meetings. In my experience building commission systems for sales teams, the real fix is almost always upstream: get marketing, sales, and finance...
by Patrick McCarthy | Jun 22, 2026 | RevOps
Top Four Key Takeaways 1. RevOps Without Automation Is Just Another Organizational Chart Many companies have adopted RevOps as a function, but still rely on spreadsheets and disconnected systems. The result is slower execution, poor visibility, and constant friction...
by Patrick McCarthy | May 22, 2020 | sales goals, Sales targets
Some industries are more suited to a steady stream of sales than others. While some businesses are seasonal, others are evergreen. Those that cannot rely on a constant flow of customers 12 months of the year are forced to get creative when figuring out how to hit...
by Patrick McCarthy | Feb 19, 2019 | Sales Force Automation, sales goals, Sales Management, Sales Pipeline, Sales targets
Meeting targets either on-time or before a deadline can be really exhilarating while missing targets can destroy morale. Morale can also be destroyed if you’re not progressing as much as you ought to be. For instance, if you’ve made seven sales in six months but your...
