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Here is how to set rates that hold up. https://www.yalcinberkay.com.tr/blog/sales-rep-interview-questionshttps://www.yalcinberkay.com.tr/blog/sales-rep-interview-questionsThu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTCareerThe questions that test a sales rep candidate's prospecting, objection handling and CRM discipline, and the signs that set a strong answer apart. https://www.yalcinberkay.com.tr/blog/how-to-shorten-b2b-sales-cyclehttps://www.yalcinberkay.com.tr/blog/how-to-shorten-b2b-sales-cycleWed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTB2B SalesThe bottlenecks that drag out the B2B sales cycle in Turkey, the role of the buying committee, and concrete, practical ways to speed up the process. https://www.yalcinberkay.com.tr/blog/move-from-sdr-to-account-executivehttps://www.yalcinberkay.com.tr/blog/move-from-sdr-to-account-executiveWed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTCareerWondering how to move from SDR to account executive? 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Learn which revenue signals mean it's time to hire your first sales rep, and what to fix first. https://www.yalcinberkay.com.tr/blog/weekly-pipeline-review-guidehttps://www.yalcinberkay.com.tr/blog/weekly-pipeline-review-guideMon, 12 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTB2B SalesA walkthrough for running a weekly B2B pipeline review, covering the agenda, the metrics that matter, and the mistakes that waste your team's time. https://www.yalcinberkay.com.tr/blog/can-ai-replace-your-sdrshttps://www.yalcinberkay.com.tr/blog/can-ai-replace-your-sdrsSun, 11 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTAI & AutomationThinking about replacing SDRs with AI agents? Here is where automation works in B2B outbound, where humans still win, and how to decide for your team. https://www.yalcinberkay.com.tr/blog/how-to-choose-crm-for-small-sales-teamhttps://www.yalcinberkay.com.tr/blog/how-to-choose-crm-for-small-sales-teamSun, 11 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTCRMIf your sales team is small, how do you know which CRM fits you? A simple framework covering the move off Excel, budget and setup criteria. https://www.yalcinberkay.com.tr/blog/how-to-build-outbound-sales-team-from-scratchhttps://www.yalcinberkay.com.tr/blog/how-to-build-outbound-sales-team-from-scratchSat, 10 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTSales LeadershipA practical walkthrough for B2B founders on hiring, structuring, and ramping an outbound sales team, with roles, metrics, and early mistakes to avoid. https://www.yalcinberkay.com.tr/blog/adapting-to-the-new-b2b-sales-landscapehttps://www.yalcinberkay.com.tr/blog/adapting-to-the-new-b2b-sales-landscapeThu, 08 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMTNavigating the new B2B landscape? Buyers are shying away from sales chats, says Gartner. https://www.yalcinberkay.com.tr/blog/the-importance-of-financial-literacy-in-turkeyhttps://www.yalcinberkay.com.tr/blog/the-importance-of-financial-literacy-in-turkeyWed, 31 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMTBut why does this matter to us in Turkey? 🔍 Financial Literacy: More Than Just Numbers Financial literacy isn't just about understanding numbers; it's… https://www.yalcinberkay.com.tr/blog/the-power-of-customer-feedback-in-b2bhttps://www.yalcinberkay.com.tr/blog/the-power-of-customer-feedback-in-b2bFri, 19 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT🚀 Harnessing customer feedback isn't just a trend; it's a game-changer in the B2B world. https://www.yalcinberkay.com.tr/blog/b2b-buying-shifts-toward-digitalhttps://www.yalcinberkay.com.tr/blog/b2b-buying-shifts-toward-digitalThu, 11 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMTPivotree Inc. and Spryker's latest report reveals a seismic shift in B2B buying behaviors, emphasizing a massive move towards digital platforms. https://www.yalcinberkay.com.tr/blog/from-civil-engineering-to-sales-a-journey-of-self-discoveryhttps://www.yalcinberkay.com.tr/blog/from-civil-engineering-to-sales-a-journey-of-self-discoveryWed, 27 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMTAs a university student, I embarked on a path in Civil Engineering, initially envisioning a future in Architecture for my MBA.