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By Jason Lemkin · Saturday, August 14, 2021
 
     
 

Q: Dear SaaStr: What Would Be a Fair OTE for a VP Sales With a $1M quota? $0 or {null} Let me step back. I don’t think it makes any...
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By Jason Lemkin · Friday, August 13, 2021
 
     
 

We’re gearing up for the 2021 SaaStr Annual, and it will be great — and different. We can’t think of another IRL event that has put more into real health...
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By Jason Lemkin · Friday, August 13, 2021
 
     
 

I was recently catching up with one of the top early sales reps at a SaaS company that just crossed $100m ARR.  He was there from $1m – $50m ARR...
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By Jason Lemkin · Friday, August 13, 2021
 
     
 

If you don't send the VC a deck ahead of the meeting, Don't expect them to be prepared — Jason ✨BeKind✨ Lemkin ⚫️ (@jasonlk) August 11, 2021 These truly are...
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By Jason Lemkin · Thursday, August 12, 2021
 
     
 

  The best round structure is generally the one that comes easiest * If it’s a single easy check, and you can get one — that’s usually best * If...
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