Quarter End Crunch: Surviving the 2 Weeks That Make or Break Careers
- Jarrod McKenzie
- Aug 27
- 1 min read
If you work in sales, you know the feeling:
Two weeks left in the quarter. Pressure through the roof. Anxiety levels off the charts.
Here’s the catch: the crunch doesn’t just test your sales skills. It tests your resilience.
The Crunch by Numbers:
👉 70% of reps say their stress peaks in the final fortnight (Deloitte Sales Study).
👉 Teams with structured “reset strategies” report 40% better close rates.
How to Win the Crunch:
Plan recovery as tightly as you plan prospecting.
Use mini resets (walks, workouts, mindfulness) to stay clear headed.
Remember: clear thinking beats frantic chasing every time.
The Question:
Do you want to crawl to the finish line, or sprint through it with energy to spare?
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