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Mark Cuban

03/30/24

@ Lex Fridman

You don't have to be a born salesperson; you just need to be willing to put in the time to learn the business and ask the right questions.

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Mark Cuban: Shark Tank, DEI & Wokeism Debate, Elon Musk, Politics & Drugs | Lex Fridman Podcast #422

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Mark Cuban: Shark Tank, DEI & Wokeism Debate, Elon Musk, Politics & Drugs | Lex Fridman Podcast #422

03/30/24

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Tyler Bosmeny

09/26/18

@ Y Combinator

You shouldn't hire salespeople until you've done a lot of sales yourself. This experience helps you understand what kind of skills to look for in potential hires.

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Gustaf Alströmer

12/30/22

@ Y Combinator

Founders should not hire a sales team until they have learned how to do sales themselves, as this knowledge is necessary to recognize what effective sales look like.

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Ben Brook

04/19/25

@ EO

It's important to find a strong sales leader who can build effective sales processes and playbooks, especially if you lack a sales background.

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Tyler Bosmeny

09/26/18

@ Y Combinator

Sales is fundamentally about listening. The best salespeople listen 70% of the time and ask questions to understand the customer's problems and needs.

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Tyler Bosmeny

09/26/18

@ Y Combinator

Sales is one of the most fundamental skills any founder needs to master.

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Gustaf Alströmer

12/30/22

@ Y Combinator

Founders should learn how to do sales themselves rather than relying on others to solve their sales problems.

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Eric Migicovsky

10/13/18

@ Y Combinator

Founders need to be technically competent and understand that they may have to become salespeople to successfully market their products.

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Robert Greene

10/09/22

@ Lewis Howes

The art of selling yourself involves understanding human nature and effective communication skills, which are crucial for success in any field.

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Mark Cuban

03/30/24

@ Lex Fridman

No business has ever survived without sales, so being able to sell is vital for an entrepreneur.