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A lack of sales focus will destroy you - see why this startup is killing it
- shimms 14y agoWhilst funny, and the photos cute, surely we're past this? "Annual leave? Sure mate, when you’re fired", yeah or when you're unemployed from burnout and a lack of balance. It is well understood that workaholics don't necessarily deliver the best results (http://37signals.com/svn/posts/902-fire-the-workaholics/ http://37signals.com/svn/posts/902-fire-the-workaholics/). "I'm sick is another way of saying I don't like making sales" - that attitude drives people to not take leave when required. Taking one day off early in a bug can stomp it on its ugly head, but soldering on like a hero can end up knocking you out of action for a week. I know I'd far rather have my sales person off for one day than a whole week.
- shandsaker 14y agoI agree some of the quotes go too far, but I don't think the startup in question means them ALL to be taken literally. Is it an agressive way to drive a sales culture? Absolutely. Is it for everyone? No. But you have to admire the sheer focus and drive they have to build up their sales.
- drjacobs 14y agoThis sounds like an awesome strategy... for managing green kids straight out of school.