A true mentor expects nothing in return... change my mind

Question

I worked for a company where I could split commissions 30/70 if I closed the deal for another rep. I very often took that money because I won't do your job for you for free. That was for reps that for whatever reason needed help closing the deal.

Whenever I had newer reps who were still learning and were showing initiative and trying to close their own business, I would jump in when needed and let them keep their money.

Curious what you all think, was I ripping myself off or am I just a good teacher?

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I'm not sure if you're a mentor or not. It's just the right thing to do.

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Definitely doing the right thing as long as they are learning.

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Forget the mentor aspect, if you weren't hurting for the money imagine how many positive impressions you made and how far those will go nobody knows, it's very easy to get a bad rap in sales and it's that much harder to get a good one. in this case you were a good person.

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There's something to be said for not being too greedy.

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You are helping out/teaching/mentoring. This gets you a ton of good will within the org for those that see it. As long as you take your cut from the more experienced reps, you are golden.

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It really depends on how much “helping” you were doing. From your post I’m not sure how much you have done. So without knowing more I vote that you’re ripping yourself off.

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Totally unrelated, were you hitting quota while you were helping others close deals? Be honest

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Nope, not rippin' nobody off. Good leader does the right thing. Someone shows you some sauce, pay'em.

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You're just being decent and kind. Like everyone should do. Thank you for doing the right thing. Would almost negotiate for 50/50 though with deals where you are helping out.

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A good mentor and frankly just a good team member imo

lowhangersalesbanger

A true mentor expects nothing in return... change my mind

Take the split or leave it

18 comments

lowhangersalesbanger

A true mentor expects nothing in return... change my mind

Take the split or leave it

18 comments

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