As the clock struck midnight on December 31st, 2022, the War Room stood at the precipice of a new era. The air was electric with potential, each member poised to write their own story in the annals of sales history.
2023 beckoned, promising a year of challenges, triumphs, and unparalleled camaraderie. And so, with hearts full of ambition and eyes set on glory, our savages stepped into the new year, ready to etch their tales into the fabric of sales legend.
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January ‘23: The Dawn of Leaderboard 2.0
In the frosty embrace of January, WR witnessed the birth of Leaderboard 2.0. A weekly battleground where themes from Valentine's to Game of Thrones clashed, creating a saga of competition and camaraderie. Sales savages from every corner of the realm posted, commented, and dueled in threads, vying for the top spot in a display of wit, strategy, and sheer sales prowess.
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February’23: The Spotlight Chronicles
As winter's grip loosened, a series of spotlights illuminated 100 companies hiring, guiding the community users to new realms. Meanwhile, two video series, "Bad Sales Advice?" and "Best and Worst," unfurled, offering laughter and learning in equal measure. @sahil 's unfiltered reactions to LinkedIn sales advice became legendary, sparking debates and discussions across the WR.
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March’23: The Equity Enigma
March marched in with the #EmbraceEquity panel, a beacon of hope and equality in the sales universe. The panel, a diverse gathering of voices, tackled the nuances of equity in sales, inspiring many. The Revenue Recap series, a crystal ball into the past year's sales landscape, offered wisdom and foresight, dissecting trends and predicting future movements sales.
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April’23: The Hiring Herald & S.A.D. Saga
April's arrival heralded the "Who's Hiring" series, a beacon for job-seeking sales souls. In parallel, the S.A.D. series by @GeneralCorp cast a spell of entertainment across the WR. Each episode, a blend of humour and hard-hitting sales truths became a weekly ritual for many, eagerly anticipated and thoroughly enjoyed.
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May’23: The Birth of SalesGPT & Swag's Return
May bloomed with the revolutionary SalesGPT Beta, a digital oracle for sales queries. This AI-powered marvel transformed savages sought advice, offering insights with a mix of intelligence and sass. War Room swag, like a phoenix, rose from the ashes, bringing back the beloved Yeti Mugs, stylish Sales Hats, and ultra-comfortable hoodies.
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June’23: The SalesGPT Mastermind Challenge
June dazzled with the SalesGPT Mastermind Challenge, where users unleashed their most complex sales queries on SalesGPT Beta, sparking a frenzy of intellectual exchange. Complementing this, the new "Say Thanks!" button on SalesGPT Beta not only fostered a culture of gratitude but also opened up fresh avenues for earning commission.
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July’23: The Freeing of Tech Sales U
July's sun thawed the barriers to education, making Tech Sales U a free treasure trove of knowledge for aspiring sales champions. This bold move democratized access to top-tier sales training, empowering a new generation of sales professionals with the tools and knowledge to succeed in the ever-evolving world of tech sales.
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August’23: The Commission Store Revolution
August brought a seismic shift in the War Room with the launch of the revamped Commission Store, a direct result of user feedback and suggestions. This new store was a treasure trove of desired items, from tech gadgets to luxury goods, all tailored to the preferences of the community.
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September’23: Flex's Fervor
September's skies witnessed the meteoric rise of Flex, a paradigm shift in the sales cosmos, empowering sales professionals to wield their skills in new, lucrative ways. The platform's success stories and testimonials flooded the War Room, inspiring other sales savages to embark on their own Flex journeys.
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October’23: The Janitor's Encore
As leaves turned amber, @bravadojanitor returned for an encore AMA, delving deeper into the mysteries and mechanics of Bravado's universe. This session, richer in detail and depth, answered users' most burning questions, from product development insights to future roadmap teasers.
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November’23: The Black Friday Odyssey
November's chill brought the legendary Black Friday Sale, a treasure trove of 100 items, including the mythical Harley Davidson, setting the War Room ablaze with excitement. We saw our savages leveraging their accumulated commission points to claim the most coveted items.
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December’23: The Wisdom Wednesdays Proclamation
As the year's curtain begin to close, we've announced the advent of Weekly AMAs; a promise of knowledge and intrigue for the coming year. This new tradition, born from the success of the Black Friday AMAs, promises to turn every Wednesday into a day of learning, sharing, and community growth.
And so concludes the epic tale of the War Room in 2023. A story of battles fought, wisdom gained, and legends born.
Here's to the next chapter in 2024, where new sagas await and the spirit of sales savagery continues to thrive!
Warm wishes and regards,
Gasty and Team Bravado
(cc: @sahil , @yoni , @amyhyoung , @lisa , @lilc , @GeneralCorp )
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