DistribuTED Changing Sales Territories, Part Two

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Two weeks ago we posted part one of this interview on compensation with industry experts Desirée Grace and Andrea Olson.  Hop on to the second part where they discuss changing and dividing territories and how it affects your salespeople and customers.  Learn how to take the emotion out of it and avoid confrontation with both sides during this stressful time.

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