Recruit Top Sales Talent Without Breaking the Bank

Cory Mosley

In this episode of the Grow Business Podcast, Cory Mosley and Lon Graham explore what it really takes to hire sales professionals who fuel business growth. They challenge the idea that raw talent is enough, instead emphasizing the critical role of interpersonal skills and team compatibility.

From common hiring mistakes—like choosing charisma over capability—to strategies like mock sales pitches and personality assessments, Cory and Lon outline a smarter, more structured hiring process. They also introduce the idea of a "try before you buy" model to see candidates in action before making long-term commitments.

To wrap up, they encourage listeners to check out the Position for Growth course, a practical resource designed to tackle common sales hiring pitfalls and help businesses build stronger sales teams.

Main Takeaways:

Talent isn't enough: Look beyond resumes—strong interpersonal and collaboration skills are just as important..
Avoid common hiring traps: Charisma doesn’t always equal competence.
Implement structure: Use tools like personality assessments and mock pitches to evaluate real potential.
Try-before-you-buy approach: Let candidates prove themselves in real-world scenarios before making final hiring decisions.
Invest in growth tools: Courses like Position for Growth can provide strategic support in building a high-performing sales team.

Credits:

Hosted by: Cory Mosley, Business Growth Strategist
Co-Hosted by: Lon Graham, Voice of Reason
Produced by: Willie H.

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The Spiritual Side of Entrepreneurship: Purpose, Resistance & Growth | Special Edition

By Cory Mosley • August 12, 2026

In this special edition of the Grow Business Podcast, Cory Mosley sits down with longtime friend, entrepreneur, speaker, and business coach Mary Foley to explore a side of business that doesn't always get talked about: the spiritual journey of entrepreneurship. Drawing from her experience in corporate leadership, entrepreneurship, professional speaking, and coaching, Mary shares how building a business can reveal who you are, challenge what you believe, and force you to confront fear, resistance, discipline, and purpose. From doing the revenue-generating work you may want to avoid to navigating difficult seasons and questioning whether you're still on the right path, Cory and Mary discuss why growing a business often requires just as much internal growth as it does strategy. Whether you're an entrepreneur, small business owner, leader, or someone navigating a challenging season in business, this conversation offers a different perspective on what it really takes to keep moving forward. Inside this episode: Why entrepreneurship can be a spiritual journey The importance of aligning your business with purpose Why building a business can reveal and strengthen your character How fear and resistance can hold entrepreneurs back Why difficult seasons don't always mean it's time to quit The importance of understanding your deeper "why" Why revenue-generating activities have to remain a priority How accountability helps turn intentions into action Why CEOs still need to think like salespeople The role perseverance plays in long-term business growth Why entrepreneurship isn't necessarily the right path for everyone How business challenges can develop courage, discipline, humility, patience, faith, and gratitude