🔊 S13 E8: So You Need a Salesman? Farmer vs Hunter | The DooDoo Diva’s Smells Like Money PodcastIn this episode, host Suzan Chin-Taylor continues her insightful conversation with Jeff Jones from Violand, diving into the art of hiring the right salesperson. Do you need a Hunter—a go-getter who thrives on chasing new business? Or a Farmer—someone skilled at nurturing and growing existing client relationships? Learn the key traits to look for in a salesperson, the cost of a bad hire, and how curiosity and problem-solving can predict success in sales.💡 Key Takeaways:✅ The difference between marketing and sales—leads vs. conversions✅ How hiring the wrong salesperson can be just as costly as a bad technician✅ Traits of a successful salesperson—trust, curiosity, and problem-solving✅ Identifying if a candidate is a Hunter or a Farmer✅ The role of customer experience in driving sales and word-of-mouth referrals✅ Why emotions, not just logic, drive purchasing decisions🎙 Why Listen?If you're a business owner looking to scale, this episode provides practical hiring strategies to help you find the right salesperson for your company. Jeff Jones’ expert advice on sales psychology and customer engagement will set you up for success.🔗 Connect with Jeff Jones & Violand🌍 Website: violand.com📧 Email: [email protected]📌 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more insightful episodes!🎧 Subscribe to the Smells Like Money Podcast:Don’t forget to subscribe to the Smells Like Money Podcast for more insights and innovations in the wastewater industry. Follow us on creativeraven.com/smells-like-money-podcast for updates and more episodes.I hope you find this episode as informative and as exciting as we have.Please let us know your thoughts about the episode!Connect with Suzan Chin-Taylor, host of The DooDoo Diva's Smells Like Money Podcast:Website: www.creativeraven.com | https://thetuitgroup.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/creativeraven/Email: [email protected] Telephone: +1 760-217-8010Listen and subscribe here to your favorite platform:Apple Podcast - Google Podcast - Cast Box - Overcast - Pocket Casts - YouTube - Spotifyhttps://creativeraven.com/smells-like-money-podcast/ Subscribe to the Podcast:https://creativeraven.com/smells-like-money-podcast/Be a guest on our show:https://calendly.com/thetuitgroup/be-a-podcast-guestCheck Out my NEW Digital Marketing E-Course & Coaching Program just for Wastewater Pros:https://store.thetuitgroup.com/diy-digital-marketing-playbook-for-wastewater-pros#SalesHiring #BusinessGrowth #SalesStrategies #TradesBusiness #Podcast #SmellsLikeMoney