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The benefits of considering sales talent from outside of your industry sector

Season 1, Ep. 2

The benefits of considering sales talent from outside of your industry sector || Episode 2|| Podcast

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Mike Leather: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-leather-34239226/

Laura Tucker: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-tucker-67a35519/


This is what we will discuss in today's episode:

- Why we chose this topic

- How do I know what skills to look for?

- What if I can't find someone with a similar background?

- Companies that have had success hiring outside their industry


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