Listen "Are Annual Quotas Killing Your Sales Team?"
Episode Synopsis
Annual quotas have been the backbone of sales comp forever—but are they doing more harm than good? In this episode, Scott sits down with Edan Gottlib to rip into the quota status quo. From rigid calendar pressure to misaligned incentives and sandbagging reps, they unpack why annual quotas might be broken—and what to do instead.We talk:Why annual quotas exist (and who they actually serve)How they screw with rep behavior and leadership focusAlternatives like rolling quotas, team pods, and usage-based compWhy most orgs are too scared to changeWhether you’re a VP of Sales, RevOps, or just tired of spreadsheet-driven leadership—this one's for you.Subscribe, share, and challenge your status quo.
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