The 5 Emotional Stages Sales Reps Go Through After a Layoff
From shock to renewal, every rep goes through stages after a layoff. The key is recognizing them and knowing how to move forward.
How to Negotiate Yourself Out of a Job
“Never take the first offer” can be bad advice. In today’s employer’s market, it can cost you the job. Here’s when to negotiate and when not to.
Standard vs Custom Sales Comp: When Your Best Candidate Pushes Back
Every sales leader faces the comp plan dilemma: stick to the standard or make an exception for a top hire. Here’s how to decide with confidence.
What Really Separates a Great Recruiting Firm From the Rest?
If you want consistent hiring success, look for a partner with tenure, structure, and discipline.
The State of Sales & Recruiting 2025: What We Learned, What’s Next
2025 reshaped U.S. hiring. Here’s what the year taught us about growth, flexibility, and the future of sales recruiting.
The Ultimate Holiday Wish List: Sales Rep vs. Sales Leader Edition
If holiday magic could grant every sales wish, here’s what reps and leaders would ask for.
The Top 10 Ways to Get Fired at the Holiday Party
Looking to create an HR situation in real time? These 10 holiday party mistakes will speed-run your career into January unemployment.
Selling in an Uncertain Environment: Why Staying Put Might Be Your Best Move
In tough markets, leaving for a “fresh start” can backfire. Here’s why staying and fighting might be your smartest move.
The Top 10 Holiday Characters Who Would Absolutely CRUSH It in Sales
From Santa the CRO to Clark Griswold the premature celebrator, here’s the holiday-themed sales team you didn’t know you needed.
5 Reasons You Have Low Turnover
Learn how your approach fosters a culture where sales reps choose to stay.
4 Truths Many Professionals Wish They Learned Earlier
If you want to be respected at 40, make smarter decisions at 22. Here's how.
5 Absolutes to Live By as a Sales Rep
Sales is a craft. These are the non-negotiables that separate professionals from amateurs.
Hit Quota, Go Home: A Holiday Lesson in Leading People
T-Mobile hated it. But I kept doing it. Years later, Drive explained why it worked.
How Sales Candidates Can Make a Lasting Impression in Interviews
Sales interviews aren’t about listing every skill and achievement. Learn how to craft a focused, memorable message that resonates with hiring managers.
What to Do When You Suspect a Candidate is Lying in an Interview
If an interview answer doesn’t sit right, don’t ignore it. Use structured questioning techniques to verify claims and assess honesty in candidates.
Salestober: Top 10 Movie Villains We'd Reluctantly Consider Placing
Would you hire Darth Vader to lead your enterprise team? We might. Here are 10 cinematic bad guys who could lead sales — with a few guardrails.
Client Monsters: The Halloween Creatures That Kill Deals
Some clients don’t start off scary… until they vanish, drain your time, or rewrite your deal. This SalesTober, learn how to protect your team from the monsters in your pipeline.
Salestober: A List of the Greatest Sales Movies of All Time
From cold calls to car lots to corporate greed, these are the wildest, funniest, most iconic sales movies of all time. Pitch perfect.
SalesFirst Recruiting Presents: Real Sales Heroes
In the Trenches of Revenue, They Rise. Meet the Real Sales Heroes who drive impact beyond the forecast.
What Candidates Reveal Without Realizing It
Uncover the Real Story. What a candidate doesn’t say might be more important than what they do. Learn how to listen beneath the surface.

