--- title: Sales Industry News | Josh Hirsch (4) description: Our blog delivers insights and tidbits about the state of the industry and tips to give your sales team a boost. 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[Continue Reading](https://blog.metagrowth.ventures/is-your-company-scalable) #### [How to Improve the Sales Interview Process](https://blog.metagrowth.ventures/sales-interviews) By [Josh Hirsch](https://blog.metagrowth.ventures/author/josh-hirsch) on April 27, 2022 Finding the right talent acquisition is the key to better sales [Continue Reading](https://blog.metagrowth.ventures/sales-interviews) #### [How Small Tweaks to Goals and Sales Strategies Can Net Big Profits](https://blog.metagrowth.ventures/how-to-tweak-sales-strategies-for-success) By [Josh Hirsch](https://blog.metagrowth.ventures/author/josh-hirsch) on April 19, 2022 Shooting for smaller monthly goals is more attainable than larger quarterly amounts, and it leads to even higher yearly payouts. That’s just one way to twist the standard sales strategy. [Continue Reading](https://blog.metagrowth.ventures/how-to-tweak-sales-strategies-for-success) #### [What Is Purpose-Driven Leadership and Why Should You Implement It?](https://blog.metagrowth.ventures/the-importance-of-purpose-driven-leadership) By [Josh Hirsch](https://blog.metagrowth.ventures/author/josh-hirsch) on April 14, 2022 Leading with purpose is important for customers, employees, and the overall well being of a company. [Continue Reading](https://blog.metagrowth.ventures/the-importance-of-purpose-driven-leadership) #### [What Is the Agile Sales Methodology?](https://blog.metagrowth.ventures/agile-sales-methodology) By [Josh Hirsch](https://blog.metagrowth.ventures/author/josh-hirsch) on April 12, 2022 Agile sales borrows principles from the tech world, helping sales teams become more flexible and responsive instead of following a linear process. [Continue Reading](https://blog.metagrowth.ventures/agile-sales-methodology) #### [The Surprising Benefits of Blogging for Your Business](https://blog.metagrowth.ventures/why-your-business-should-be-blogging) By [Josh Hirsch](https://blog.metagrowth.ventures/author/josh-hirsch) on April 7, 2022 Blogging puts your business in front of 4 billion people currently connected to the internet worldwide. The advantages don’t stop there. [Continue Reading](https://blog.metagrowth.ventures/why-your-business-should-be-blogging) #### [What NOT To Say in An Outreach Email](https://blog.metagrowth.ventures/what-not-to-say-in-an-outreach-email) By [Josh Hirsch](https://blog.metagrowth.ventures/author/josh-hirsch) on April 5, 2022 Sending outreach emails can be tricky. Here are five phrases to avoid, plus five others you should think about including. 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