Summary
Kody Klenow, Vice President of Local Revenue at Lee Enterprises, shares insights into sales leadership and managing a large sales team across multiple markets. He discusses his career path and the unique sales program he graduated from. Kody emphasizes the importance of being a connector across the organization and fostering collaboration among sales teams in different markets. He also highlights the significance of hiring salespeople who are involved in and knowledgeable about the local community. Kody shares his approach to building team morale and driving competition, as well as the challenges and benefits of managing a remote sales team.
Takeaways
Chapters
[00:00] Introduction and Career Path
[06:46] The Importance of Local Knowledge and Involvement
[10:56] Creating Team Morale and Driving Competition
Great Day In Sales Podcast Intro
Great Day in Sales Podcast Outro
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