In this episode of the Revenue Leadership Podcast, host Kyle dives into the complexities of hiring top-tier sales talent with Asad Zaman, CEO of Sales Talent Agency and co-host of Topline. Together, they explore the unique challenges of recruiting in the tech industry, where demand for skilled salespeople often outpaces supply. Asad shares why a structured hiring process is crucial—from a well-thought-out launch phase to a detailed scorecard for assessing candidates. The conversation also covers the importance of qualities like emotional intelligence, strategic empathy, and focused curiosity in sales roles, and how a professional hiring approach can attract top talent and strengthen an employer's brand. If you like what you heard from Kyle today, make sure to follow The Revenue Leadership Podcast for new episodes every Wednesday. Want more content from the Topline media family? Listen to Topline Podcast with Sam Jacobs, AJ Bruno, and Asad Zaman. Join the Topline Slack channel to engage with hosts, guests, and other listeners. Subscribe to Topline Newsletter written by Asad Zaman.

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