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Podcast: Built in Seattle
Date: October 15, 2020
Title: Kelly Breslin Wright on Making Values Work, the Missionary Sale, and What Really Matters
Length: 46 Minutes
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Kelly Wright grew sales from $0 to $850M over 12 years as EVP at Tableau. Now she's a Board Director at Fastly, Lucid, Amperity, and more. She goes behind the scenes on her leadership lessons and what really matters in company building.

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Takeaways: 

  • Personalize your outreach and make it about the recipient, not just your product or company
  • Take the time to research and understand the person you're reaching out to
  • Stand out from the crowd by doing things that don't scale, such as sending personalized notes or videos
  • When seeking promotion, focus on developing the necessary skills for the next role rather than rushing to climb the ladder. Understand the skills needed for the next level and proactively develop them 
  • Take on additional projects and demonstrate your value to the company 
  • Be intentional, focus on the team and the company, and not just yourself 
  • Exceptional founders effectively communicate the company's mission and vision

 

In this episode, Kelly Breslin Wright shares insights on the ingredients of being an elite seller and how to supercharge your sales career. The conversation covers topics such as effective outreach strategies, personalization, and the right approach to getting promoted. Kelly emphasizes the importance of personalizing outreach and standing out from the crowd. She also highlights the need for research and understanding the person you're reaching out to. When it comes to getting promoted, Kelly advises against rushing and emphasizes the importance of developing the necessary skills for the next role. In this conversation, Kelly Breslin Wright shares valuable insights on how to supercharge your career and find the right role. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the skills needed for the next level and proactively developing them. Kelly also highlights the significance of raising your hand and taking on additional projects to demonstrate your value to the company. She advises individuals to be intentional, focus on the team and the company, and not just think about themselves. Additionally, Kelly discusses the qualities of exceptional founders, including their ability to communicate the company's mission and vision effectively.

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