The Great Salesperson Purge of the 1920s

The Great Salesperson Purge of the 1920s

The Great Salesperson Purge of the 1920s Audio Podcast 100 years ago – 1922 – the sales world encountered a year with 85% salesperson turnover. You read that right! A year when “sales executives discharged practically ALL of their salesmen”!...
The Origin of Sales Quotas & Variable Compensation

The Origin of Sales Quotas & Variable Compensation

The Origin of Sales Quotas & Variable Compensation Audio Podcast Todd Caponi Podcast Episode Description Sales compensation – commission-only until the 1900’s. And, for good reason. You wouldn’t pay a rep you rarely see a salary, right? Sales...
When Did Cold Calling Begin?

When Did Cold Calling Begin?

When Did Cold Calling Begin? Audio Podcast Audio Podcast Todd Caponi Podcast Episode Description Cold calling – some love it, some hate it, but when did it start? Specifically, when did salespeople start cold canvassing (in-person), and when did they start doing...
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