Proof of Usefulness Report

Selling Power

Analysis completed on 2/16/2026

+582
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Selling Power is a verifiable, established B2B media brand (founded 1981) with significant operational scale (~136 employees, verified via external search) and industry influence, organizing major conferences like Sales 3.0. However, the submission itself was of extremely low quality, containing hyperbolic claims ('everyone', 'most people') and inaccuracies ('all time marketcap' instead of revenue). While the project's real-world footprint is substantial—far exceeding the baseline calibration project—the score is tempered by the lack of technical innovation and the poor quality of the provided input.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+85
Audience Reach Impact+65
Technical Innovation+20
Evidence Of Traction+90
Market Timing Relevance+45
Functional Completeness+10
Subtotal+64.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.902
Final Score+582

Project Details

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Description
Selling Power provides B2B sales leaders with best-practices, research, and actionable strategies to create a more efficient and effective sales team. Topics we cover include: onboarding sales reps, sales training, coaching, motivation, compensation, sales enablement, virtual selling, sales technology, sales operations, and sales strategy. Success strategies for sales management.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline