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In this solo episode, Bryan and special guest Chris Dornfeld dive into the science of effective sales compensation and incentive programs. They explore why most incentive budgets fail to deliver the intended results and how a behavior-focused, data-driven approach can change that. Chris shares insights from his company, Whistle, which uses behavioral science to optimize incentive programs, showing that immediate, personalized rewards tied to specific sales activities are far more effective than traditional lump-sum payouts.

You’ll learn why cash remains king, how to layer individual and team-based incentives, and the benefits of automating real-time rewards to keep motivation high. If you’re trying to build a dynamic rewards system that drives the right behaviors, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you rethink your approach to motivating your sales team.

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Bill and Bryan discuss some of the most common mistakes sales teams make when trying to close out the year strong. They talk about the dangers of discounting to hit quota, warning that this can train customers to always expect a deal.

The guys emphasize starting with the intention to help prospects truly, not just make the numbers look good. They advise against putting too much pressure on prospects to close deals by year-end when there may not be a good reason and the importance of having a vision for both the next 30-45 days and the coming year so you don’t lose momentum.

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