If you're feeling frustrated because your current hiring process is only bringing in mediocre sales talent, then you are not alone! You may already be spending countless hours sifting through resumes and conducting interviews, only to end up with sales professionals who lack the drive and results you need. Instead of seeing a boost in sales team performance, you're stuck dealing with underperformers who are holding your team back. It's time to make a change and attract the A-level sales talent your team needs to succeed. In this episode of The Modern Selling Podcast, Doug Dvorak, Motivational Sales Speaker, Trainer & Sales Performance Coach, shares his insights on attracting A-level sales talent. Doug is one of the most well-traveled keynote motivational speakers available today. Doug has earned his spot in the motivational speaking hall of fame. He has also been inducted into the International Who’s Who of Professional Speaking. Doug Dvorak's journey from being a seasoned sales representative to a leader in sales talent acquisition is a compelling narrative of resilience and vision. His career spans the burgeoning era of the Internet, selling data communication products, to leading global sales teams in the realm of manufacturing enterprise software. Doug's story is a testament to the fact that attracting A-level sales talent is not just about skill; it's about creating an environment that resonates with top performers. His journey encapsulates the essence of perseverance and a relentless pursuit of excellence in sales talent acquisition. We can't sell as Fred Flintstone anymore. We're George Jetson. And AI is in support to allow us to get more FaceTime, email time, phone time, zoom times. That's the only time we make money. - Doug Dvorak This week's special guest is Doug Dvorak, the founder and managing principal of the Sales Coaching Institute, bringing with him a wealth of experience as a professional sales representative and keynote speaker. Having spearheaded sales of data communication products, web browser technology, and enterprise software to global giants such as IBM and John Deere, Doug's expertise in attracting and retaining A-level sales talent is unparalleled. In this episode you will learn to: Master the art of hiring and retaining sales talent can transform your sales team's performance. Discover the secrets to attracting A-level sales talent and elevating your team's success. Uncover the power of using sales assessments for hiring top-performing sales professionals. Learn sales compensation plan best practices to motivate and reward your sales team effectively. Explore the impact of AI on sales leadership and how it can revolutionize your sales strategies. The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:08 - Introduction to the podcast 00:01:25 - Doug's Background and Experience 00:09:02 - Hiring A-Level Talent 00:13:51 - Strategies for Hiring Senior Talent 00:16:03 - Attracting and Retaining A-Players 00:17:49 - Attracting and Retaining Great Sales Talent 00:18:50 - Hiring Process and Assessments 00:20:32 - Vetting Candidates and Cultural Fit 00:26:17 - Elements of a Successful Sales Compensation Plan 00:31:42 - Avoiding Complex Compensation Plans 00:35:01 - Importance of Compensation in Sales Leadership 00:36:39 - Impact of Technology on Sales Leadership 00:43:24 - Embracing AI in Sales 00:46:03 - Leveraging Technology in Sales 00:49:41 - Connecting with Doug Dvorak Timestamped summary of this episode: 00:00:08 - Introduction to the podcast Mario Martinez Jr. introduces the podcast and the guest, Doug Dvorak, founder of the Sales Coaching Institute. 00:01:25 - Doug's Background and Experience Doug Dvorak shares his background as a former sales representative and leader, and his transition to founding the Sales Coaching Institute in 2005. 00:09:02 - Hiring A-Level Talent Doug discusses the importance of