

The Sales Compensation Experience
Justin Lane
All things sales compensation related. From the design of sales compensation plans to drive revenue, provide focus for reps, and to recruit and retain top talent to the effective and efficient administration of sales incentives to provide timely, transparent and accurate payments to internal rep and external payees. We cover strategy and execution - people, process and technology a full end-to-end view of sales compensation.
Episodes
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Mar 1, 2024 • 48min
S1: E7 Mastering Sales Compensation: Navigating Complex Changes
Discover how seasoned experts navigate sales compensation plan redesigns, tackle challenges in the tech and heavy equipment sectors, and utilize data for continuous improvement. Learn about shifting from commission-based to goal-based designs, aligning pay with desired outcomes, and leveraging advanced analytics for measurable results.

Dec 29, 2023 • 35min
S1:E6 Sales Compensation Plan Design Methodology - Part 3 of 3
Delve into sales compensation plan design with emphasis on aligning strategies with organizational goals. Explore the importance of timing, communication, and testing new measures within the plans. Learn about tools for salespeople to understand their compensation plans and address potential consequences of incorrect implementation. Navigate the complexities of plan understanding and execution for successful outcomes.

Dec 22, 2023 • 41min
S1:E5 Sales Compensation Plan Design Methodology - Part 2 of 3
Explore the art of creating effective sales compensation plans with expert insights and practical strategies. Learn about balancing innovation and practicality, aligning compensation with organizational goals, and overcoming common challenges. Delve into the intricacies of compensation plan design to drive success in sales strategies.

Dec 15, 2023 • 38min
S1:E4 Sales Compensation Plan Design Methodology - Part 1 of 3
Delve into the intricacies of sales compensation plan design with discussions on stakeholder involvement, assessment phases, data analytics, and aligning plans with business objectives. Explore the challenges of plan adjustments, assessment methodologies, and the importance of constant improvement in decision-making for successful sales compensation plans.

Dec 5, 2023 • 45min
S1:E3 Measuring the Effectiveness of Sales Compensation Plans
The podcast discusses measuring sales compensation plan effectiveness through clear metrics like sales growth and cost of sale. It emphasizes data-driven decision-making, optimizing plans in large B2B organizations, analyzing spiff impact on sales growth, and key measures for evaluating compensation plans.

Aug 25, 2023 • 46min
S1:E2 Attracting Sales Talent with Choice Based Incentive Plans
The podcast discusses the importance of freedom of choice and pay mix for sales compensation. It explores how choice-based incentive plans can attract sales talent and differentiate companies. The concept of pay mix and its impact on sales motion, buyer experience, and sales rep motivation is also discussed. The podcast emphasizes the need for thoughtful design of sales compensation plans to meet the specific needs of the sales force.

Aug 15, 2023 • 1min
Season 1 Intro
An introduction to the Sales Compensation Experience Podcast, where they discuss sales compensation design and administration with a focus on clarity, practicality and balancing theory and practice.

Aug 15, 2023 • 42min
Glengarry Glen Ross, "Always be closing"
The hosts discuss the importance of sales culture. They explore motivation, fear, and strategies for dealing with difficult people. The effectiveness of a sales spiff is analyzed. The impact of test drives and the importance of quality leads in sales are highlighted. They explore non-cash rewards and the consequences of an aggressive sales culture. The importance of trust in sales compensation plans is discussed.


