Hiring a great sales team is not a case of nature over nurture.  You may have a friend with the stereotypical personality of a "born salesman," but I would argue that a skilled sales professional can very well be taught. 

I'm a prime example, having come out of college with a science degree and a job as a biologist.  It took one person introducing me to the sales side and giving me the resources and motivation to succeed, and 16 years later I'm still a salesman. 

When I'm hiring, I often start with the intangibles…

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