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¡Stop the Sales and Marketing Madness!I've been there. The "VP of Sales and Marketing," the "Sales and Marketing Manager." And let me tell you, it's a lie. A well ntentioned lie, perhaps, but a lie, nonetheless.Here's the truth: I was a salesperson. My Compensation: High variable, low (or no) base salary. Classic sales structure.My Focus: Relationships, exceeding quotas, driving sales.My Approach: If it looks like a duck and walks like a duck...I was no marketer.This coupling of sales and marketing is doing a massive disservice to our organizations. It's time we talk about it.Why? Because sales and marketing are two very different beasts:1. Sales is about closing deals, managing relationships, and hitting quotas.2. Marketing is about brand building, lead generation, and data-driven strategy.When we lump them together, guess which one usually wins out? (Hint: It’s the one that pays the bills this quarter.)But here's the kicker: By focusing solely on bottom-of-funnel activities, we're neglecting top-of-funnel strategies that drive long-term growth. We're sacrificing tomorrow's success for today's numbers.It’s time to let the road fork and allow "sales and marketing" to go their separate ways (but run parallel to one another). Here’swhy:> Specialized focus: Let sales excel at nurturing relationships and closing deals. Let marketing drive brand awareness and lead generation.> Data-driven decisions: Marketing pros leverage analytics to optimize campaigns and drive funnel development.> Improved accountability: Separate roles mean clear KPIs for each department.> Long-term growth: A dedicated CMO can fill the top of the funnel, while a focused VP of Sales optimizes conversions.I’ve lived this. I’ve recruited many Sales and Marketing professionals and have seen the limitations of the combined role firsthand. I've also seen the potential when these roles are separated and given the focus they deserve.It's time for the homebuilding industry to evolve (¡and kudos to those who have!). Let's recognize the unique value that both sales and marketing bring to the table and structure our organizations accordingly.The result? More leads, higher conversion rates, and stronger business growth.

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