S7E5 - The Brutal Truth About Layoffs, Severance Negotiation & Why High Performers Still Need Coaching

Richard Harris and Scott Leese unpack one of the most honest conversations they've had on the Surf and Sales Podcast.

From sales layoffs and negotiating severance packages… to why even top sales leaders struggle to see their own blind spots… this episode dives deep into the realities nobody talks about in SaaS and sales leadership.

Topics include:

• The hidden value of mastermind groups and peer feedback
• Why successful people still get stuck
• How to structure a high-impact mastermind
• ZoomInfo layoffs and the controversy around termination-by-text
• Negotiating severance packages the smart way
• What sales professionals should do immediately after getting laid off
• Why sales careers may need to expand beyond SaaS
• The psychology of feedback, ego, and career growth
• Richard finally switching from PC to Mac after 30+ years

Plus: an update on the next Surf and Sales in Costa Rica and why attendees call it "life changing."

If you work in sales, leadership, SaaS, consulting, or startups — this episode will hit close to home.

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