Ian Koniak, Founder and CEO of Untap Your Sales Potential, is a B2B SaaS sales powerhouse known for his unmatched success at Salesforce. He reveals why many leaders fail to elevate their teams to elite status, advocating for personalized coaching and understanding individual motivations. Ian emphasizes a shift from mere revenue-driving to nurturing growth, backed by structured training. His insights into creating effective systems and a '12-week year' methodology present invaluable tools for leaders seeking to balance work and life while fostering team success.
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Near-Firing to Number One
Ian Koniak missed his quota during his first three years at Salesforce and almost got fired.
Investing $20,000 in coaching and masterminds helped him become Salesforce's number one global seller.
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One-Size-Fits-All Management
Most sales leaders manage everyone the same way, instead of recognizing individual needs and motivations.
Understanding personalities and motivations is crucial for effective coaching and leadership.
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Focus on Connection, Growth, and Contribution
Connect with your team members on a personal level to help them get what they want.
Focus on connection, growth, and contribution to build a strong and motivated team.
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Ian Koniak is legendary in the B2B SaaS Sales world. Ian earned the distinction as the #1 Enterprise AE at Salesforce. He’s had a ridiculously successful career having consistent, predictable success as a salesperson, a sales manager, a sales director, and Sr. Sales Executive in every market condition. And Ian has done this by developing systems that fuel success. Today, Ian’s mission is to share his tools and knowledge with salespeople and sales leaders and give them the tools they just don’t get from their own companies. He joins us today and discusses why most leaders never help those they lead become elite…and a blueprint that will help every leader transform the impact they have in their leadership journey...without sacrificing in the other parts of their lives.
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