Ep.61 Team-Building for Sales Success: Cross-Team Collaboration (Not Sales in Isolation)

In this episode, Liz Heiman, Mike Simmons, Renee Bigelow, Chris Bowen, Brynne Tillman and Darryl Praill lead a conversation about the challenges of internal team dynamics across departments. They discuss common divides between teams such as sales, marketing, and production, and how leadership decisions can either reinforce or help break down those barriers. The group explores different types of meetings and how they can support better communication and collaboration. They also share practical ways to improve alignment, including the use of project managers and consistent communication routines. The discussion highlights the importance of defining roles, setting expectations, and creating a structure of accountability to strengthen teamwork and support business goals.