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According to Kyle, why is it ideal to start with two sales reps?

To determine if both reps are performing well (correct)

To test the scalability of the sales process

To have a larger sales force

To hire more people into the process

What is the main challenge in building a sales process?

Scaling the sales force

Creating a process that can be replicated (correct)

Finding the right product idea

Hiring BDRs and AEs

What does Dan compare building a sales process to?

Building a successful startup

Scaling a product (correct)

Hiring sales reps

Using Salesforce

Why is it important to start with a small number of sales reps when building a sales process?

To learn from their experiences Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an MVP sales process?

To test the market and identify customer needs Signup and view all the answers

Why is it challenging for sales reps to emulate the founder's selling style?

They lack the founder's story Signup and view all the answers

When should a startup consider hiring their first sales leader?

After developing a sales process Signup and view all the answers

What is one factor to consider when determining if a sales rep is ready to scale the sales process?

The rep's success with hitting quotas at previous jobs Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about selling in early stage startups?

It requires a different environment than selling something that doesn't exist yet Signup and view all the answers

What does the text imply about the importance of creating a problem in the sales process?

It is necessary to demonstrate the value of the solution Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of breaking out the sales organization into different functions?

To ensure the pipeline is always full and there are always deals happening Signup and view all the answers

What are BDRs or SDRs responsible for in a SaaS company?

Qualifying leads and generating leads Signup and view all the answers

Who is usually responsible for closing deals in early stage MVP?

The founder or the sales leader Signup and view all the answers

Why do some sales leaders start with hiring BDRs before hiring sales reps?

To ensure there is a pipeline for the sales reps to close Signup and view all the answers

Why is it difficult for founders to act as sales leaders?

They need to hire someone to reverse engineer their sales process Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of building a sales process, according to the text?

To ensure repeatability Signup and view all the answers

When it comes to quotas and commissions, what does the text suggest about a well-established sales process?

Sales reps have more risk and higher commission-based compensation Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a company doesn't have a sales process in place, according to the text?

Sales reps have to figure everything out with no resources Signup and view all the answers

What is a draw in the context of hiring salespeople?

A form of commission payment Signup and view all the answers

What is the main risk associated with using a draw as a payment method for salespeople?

The draw may not be in favor of the company Signup and view all the answers

What qualities should a first sales rep possess?

Entrepreneurial skills Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between selling a known product category and a brand new product category?

Budget availability Signup and view all the answers