Are You the Bottleneck That’s Killing Your Revenue?
Ever feel like every sale routes through your inbox? Every decision needs your sign-off?
You might be trapped in the Hero Trap-a hidden bottleneck that stalls growth for 90% of founder-led startups.
This 10-question test reveals the early warning signs – and shows you how to fix them fast.
- Check what applies.
- Count your score.
- Get your next step.
THE TEST (10 Greatest Hits)
Score 1 point for each “Yes”:
- You’re still the best closer in the company.
- You’ve hired reps, but they flame out in under 90 days.
- You’re rewriting sales emails because “they just don’t get it.”
- You discount to close, then regret it.
- You keep hiring 1 rep at a time “to save budget.”
- You’ve made less than 5 real discovery calls in the past 30 days.
- Your “playbook” lives in your head—or in old Zoom calls.
- You obsess over CRM setup more than pipeline velocity.
- You still believe the perfect Head of Sales will “fix everything.”
- You’re trying to sell to everyone instead of owning one niche.
SCORE & DIAGNOSE
| Score | Diagnosis | What’s Next |
|---|---|---|
| 0–3 | You’re System-Ready | Hire a rep and plug them into your playbook. |
| 4–6 | You’re in the Hero Trap | You’ve got traction, but YOU are the bottleneck. |
| 7–10 | You’re in Build Mode | You’re stuck in prep, not pipeline. Time to activate. |
WANT THE FULL 30 SIN SCORECARD AND FIX?
Want to uncover all 30 sins blocking your sales – and get the fix for each?
🎯 Download the full “30-Sins Sales Readiness Assessment” via the form below.
Or if you’re already nodding painfully at 5+…
👉 See how we can help you build a Predictable B2B Revenue Engine.
