Janel Gallucci, is the founder of Gallucci Ventures. She is a sales powerhouse whose career spans from the bustling streets of New York City to the heart of Silicon Valley's tech landscape. Rising through the ranks from SDR to sales director, Janel's relentless hustle led her to spearhead a startup office to profitability within its first quarter in San Francisco. Her tenure at Hearst and LinkedIn solidified her reputation as a formidable force in tech sales, ultimately propelling her into the realm of startup consultancy, where she shares invaluable insights from these Industry giants.
Join Host Alex Shartsis and Janel Gallucci in this episode as they discuss the need for entrepreneurs to recognize their position to attract talent and build effective sales strategies, focusing on sustained growth, proper onboarding, and creating a vibrant talent bench.
00:00 Episode Preview
00:53 Introducing Janel Gallucci
02:05 Janel’s Journey: From New York Hustle to Sales Leadership
05:14 The Art of the Hustle in Sales Success
08:47 Mastering Sales Metrics and Goals as a Founder
10:47 Early Stage Sales Strategy: Identifying Your ICP
14:19 Leveraging Customer Feedback for Sales Strategy
20:13 Building Your First Sales Team: Strategies and Insights
23:38 Understanding Sales Compensation: OTE, Quotas, and More
31:43 Unlocking Sales Success: Strategies and Missteps
32:11 Incentivizing Sales Teams: Beyond the Basics
32:50 The Art of Sales Compensation: Finding the Right Balance
34:07 Building a Strong Sales Team: From Hiring to Retention
37:08 Navigating Sales Challenges: A Founder’s Guide
42:42 Sales Tactics and Hiring Insights: A Deep Dive
43:08 Leveraging Experience: The Power of Hiring in Pairs
57:22 Final Thoughts and Advice for Founders
Guest: Janel Galucci(linkedin.com/in/janelgallucci)
Host: Alex Shartsis(linkedin.com/in/shartsis)
Audio Engineer & Video Editor - James Fixx (fixxmusic.com)
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