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Choosing how to build your first sales team.

Each option fits a different situation. Here's how they compare, honestly.

15 minutes with Kurt. You leave with a clear view of where your pipeline breaks.

At a glance

Feature	Managed closer	In-house hire	Fractional or agency
Who employs the seller	GrowthGeek (W-2, via our PEO)	You	The provider, or no dedicated seller
Who builds the system	We build it first	Usually you	Varies; often advised, not built
Who manages	We do, weekly	You or a future sales leader	A fractional leader, or the agency's own team
Time to first conversation	Outbound runs while the closer is recruited	After your search and onboarding	Agencies can start quickly; closing usually stays with you
Commitment	Three-cycle minimum, then cycle by cycle	Open-ended employment	Varies by contract
Ownership of assets	Yours once paid in full	Yours	Varies; lists often stay with the agency

Managed closer

In-house hire

Fractional or agency

Who employs the seller: The provider, or no dedicated seller
Who builds the system: Varies; often advised, not built
Who manages: A fractional leader, or the agency's own team
Time to first conversation: Agencies can start quickly; closing usually stays with you
Commitment: Varies by contract
Ownership of assets: Varies; lists often stay with the agency

15 minutes with Kurt. You leave with a clear view of where your pipeline breaks.

Typical patterns; individual providers vary.

Who recruits, who manages, commitment, cost structure and what you own.

A fractional sales leader, an outbound or SDR agency, a sales consultant, and where each fits.

In 15 minutes we'll look at where your pipeline breaks and what we'd build first.

15 minutes with Kurt. You leave with a clear view of where your pipeline breaks.

Pricing depends on your team and deal size. We'll walk through it on the free 15-minute intro call.