SummaryKody Klenow, Vice President of Local Revenue at Lee Enterprises, shares insights into sales leadership and managing a large sales team across multiple markets. He discusses his career path and the unique sales program he graduated from. Kody emphasizes the importance of being a connector across the organization and fostering collaboration among sales teams in different markets. He also highlights the significance of hiring salespeople who are involved in and knowledgeable about the local community. Kody shares his approach to building team morale and driving competition, as well as the challenges and benefits of managing a remote sales team.TakeawaysHire salespeople who have a can-do spirit and are naturally curiousFocus on leading indicators and understand your unique KPIsBuild relationships and collaborate across different marketsGet involved in the local community to understand the dynamics and needs of clientsCreate a sense of camaraderie and competition within the sales teamBalance remote work and in-person visits to different marketsBe action-oriented and prioritize doing over talkingChapters[00:00] Introduction and Career Path[06:46] The Importance of Local Knowledge and Involvement[10:56] Creating Team Morale and Driving CompetitionGreat Day In Sales Podcast Intro  Great Day in Sales Podcast Outro

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