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5 Key Metrics Every CEO Should Track Beyond Revenue When it comes to evaluating business success, revenue is the obvious north star. But focusing on revenue alone is like judging a car by the speedometer while ignoring the engine, tires, and gas tank. Smart CEOs know that sustainable growth comes

The Hidden Cost of an Untrained Sales Team In business, what you don’t know can hurt you—and when it comes to sales, what your team doesn’t know could be costing you thousands (or more) every month. While many organizations focus on product development, marketing, and operations, they often overlook the

Is Your Sales Team Leaving Money on the Table? As a CEO, founder, or executive leader, you’ve invested heavily in building a strong product, a talented team, and a well-oiled business operation. But when it comes to driving revenue, even the most promising sales teams can unknowingly miss the mark—and

How to Create a Sales Playbook That Your Team Will Actually Use Let’s be honest: most sales playbooks collect dust. They’re created with good intentions — packed with processes, scripts, and product sheets — but rarely used in the heat of a deal. Why? Because they weren’t built with the

From Objections to Opportunities: Turning “No” into “Let’s Talk” Every salesperson, no matter how seasoned, encounters objections. It’s part of the game. But what separates good salespeople from great ones isn’t how many objections they avoid — it’s how they respond to them. At The Novak Group, we believe objections

How to Build a Bulletproof Sales Pipeline If you want consistent revenue, confident forecasting, and less end-of-month panic, there’s one thing you need: a bulletproof sales pipeline. At The Novak Group, we work with sales teams every day who are great at closing deals — but struggling to keep their