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How Great Managers Build Killers
Because talent alone doesn’t close deals, systems do
The best reps aren’t born, they’re built. And they’re built by managers who know the difference between cheerleading and coaching.
Mediocre managers motivate. Great managers manufacture killers. They create environments where A-players are the standard, not the exception. Where excuses die fast, feedback is surgical, and every rep knows the scoreboard and the playbook.
It’s not about micromanaging it’s about creating clarity, pressure, and process that sharpen skills and eliminate noise. Great managers don’t just ask “Did you follow up?” They ask: “What did you say? Why? What’s your next move?”
The result? Predictable growth, not accidental wins.
If you want to lead a team of closers, you need more than raw talent you need a machine.
5 Habits of Managers Who Build Killers
Coach Weekly, Not Weakly
Structured, high-impact 1:1s with film review, objection handling, and deal strategy. No fluff.Set Uncomfortably Clear Standards
Top reps crave clarity. Vague goals breed average performance.Celebrate Execution, Not Just Outcomes
Did they run the play right, even if the deal didn’t close? That’s worth a spotlight.Make Pipeline Reviews Tactical
Less “How’s this going?” more “What’s the next move and why?”Obsess Over Ramp Time
Speed to productivity is the scoreboard of your system. Track it. Own it.
Building killers takes intention, repetition, and a system that never lets up.
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