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Replace 100's Of Interviews With A 7-Day Shortlist.

Replace 100's Of Interviews With A 7-Day Shortlist.

Tired of ineffective sales reps wasting your leads? Hire proven performers ready to drive revenue on day one—or you don't pay.

Tired of ineffective sales reps wasting your leads? Hire proven performers ready to drive revenue on day one—or you don't pay.

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Juan Moreno

Managing Partner

NassauStreet

"DealFuel absolutely delivered. They found people who had worked at massive banks and placed them in my organization, while still having that killer salesperson attitude I was looking for."

"DealFuel absolutely delivered. They found people who had worked at massive banks and placed them in my organization, while still having that killer salesperson attitude I was looking for."

Trusted by high-performance sales teams.

Trusted by high-performance sales teams.

Dear Fellow Business Owner,

Every month, somewhere in America, a successful business owner makes the same devastating mistake.

They need to hire a salesperson.

So they do what every "smart" founder does:

They post on LinkedIn. Crawl job boards. And interview dozens of candidates.

A month later, they hire someone who looks great on paper.

Great interview. Flawless answers. High-energy.

6 months later, they end up firing them again.

Because the new hire typically spends weeks "getting up to speed" — learning the product, understanding the market, figuring out the CRM.

…Meanwhile, hot leads are going cold waiting for follow-up calls.

Month 2 brings the first warning signs. Deals stuck in "proposal sent" limbo. Demos that somehow never led to closes. Objections that stumped them.

Month 3, the excuses start: "These leads aren't qualified." "The pricing is too high. Maybe we need to change the messaging."

By month 4, you realize the truth…

Dear Fellow Business Owner,

Every month, somewhere in America, a successful business owner makes the same devastating mistake.

They need to hire a salesperson.

So they do what every "smart" founder does:

They post on LinkedIn. Crawl job boards. And interview dozens of candidates.

A month later, they hire someone who looks great on paper.

Great interview. Flawless answers. High-energy.

6 months later, they end up firing them again.

Because the new hire typically spends weeks "getting up to speed" — learning the product, understanding the market, figuring out the CRM.

…Meanwhile, hot leads are going cold waiting for follow-up calls.

Month 2 brings the first warning signs. Deals stuck in "proposal sent" limbo. Demos that somehow never led to closes. Objections that stumped them.

Month 3, the excuses start: "These leads aren't qualified." "The pricing is too high. Maybe we need to change the messaging."

By month 4, you realize the truth…

This person fundamentally cannot sell your product.

But you wait a bit longer, hoping they "figure it out"— because starting over feels impossible on top of all the other fires you have to put out.

The real cost of this isn’t just the salary you pay them. It’s every lead they handled wrong. Every prospect they confused. Every deal they fumbled that could have closed.

But you wait a bit longer, hoping they "figure it out"— because starting over feels impossible on top of all the other fires you have to put out.

The real cost of this isn’t just the salary you pay them. It’s every lead they handled wrong. Every prospect they confused. Every deal they fumbled that could have closed.

Why The Best Sales Reps Don't Apply To Your Job Posts

Why The Best Sales Reps Don't Apply To Your Job Posts

The sales reps who apply to your job postings are, by default, not the ones you actually want to hire.

Because if someone is crushing their quota, making $200k+, and building valuable client relationships in their current role... Why would they be scrolling job boards?

They wouldn't.

The only people actively applying to sales jobs are:

The sales reps who apply to your job postings are, by default, not the ones you actually want to hire.

Because if someone is crushing it, making $200k+, and building valuable client relationships in their current role... Why would they be scrolling job boards?

They wouldn't.

The only reps actively applying to jobs are:

The ones who are unemployed (major red flag) 

The ones who are underperforming and looking to escape (red flag) 

The ones who are desperate for opportunity (red flag) 

The ones who are new and unproven (not what you need)

The ones who are unemployed (major red flag) 

The ones who are underperforming and looking to escape (red flag) 

The ones who are desperate for opportunity (red flag) 

The ones who are new and unproven (not what you need)

Meanwhile, the reps you want — the ones who could 10x your revenue — are employed, hitting their targets, and completely invisible to traditional hiring methods.

They're not on job boards. They don't respond to LinkedIn recruiters. They're not browsing Indeed at 2 AM.

The only way to access them is through relationships, referrals, and strategic scouting.

That's exactly what DealFuel provides.

Meanwhile, the reps you want — the ones who could 10x your revenue — are employed, hitting their targets, and completely invisible to traditional hiring methods.

They're not on job boards. They don't respond to LinkedIn recruiters. They're not browsing Indeed at 2 AM.

The only way to access them is through relationships, referrals, and strategic scouting.

That's exactly what DealFuel provides.

The "Pay-To-Play" System That Changes Everything

The "Pay-To-Play" System That Changes Everything

Here's how DealFuel works differently than every other hiring method you've ever seen:

We exclusively draw talent from our private, pay-to-play sales talent network where only top 5% performers get in.

They can't submit a resume. They can't send a LinkedIn message. They can't fill out an application.

They have to put skin in the game.

Every single person in their network has paid their own money to join our network, and all they get in exchange is the opportunity to be shortlisted for roles that match their specs.

There's no training, courses, coaching, guarantees, or anything of the sort involved.

This instantly filters out 98% of rent-seekers and tire-kickers, because the only reps who would pay to compete for roles - are the ones actually confident in their ability to land one.

Here's how DealFuel works differently than every other hiring method you've ever seen:

We exclusively draw talent from our private, pay-to-play sales talent network where only top 5% performers get in.

They can't submit a resume. They can't send a LinkedIn message. They can't fill out an application.

They have to put skin in the game.

Every single person in their network has paid their own money to join our network, and all they get in exchange is the opportunity to be shortlisted for roles that match their specs.

There's no training, courses, coaching, guarantees, or anything of the sort involved.

This instantly filters out 98% of rent-seekers and tire-kickers, because the only reps who would pay to compete for roles - are the ones actually confident in their ability to land one.

How To Replace 100's Of Interviews With A "7-Day Shortlist"

"Okay, so they claim to have access to great talent. That's fine. But I need someone NOW. I can't wait months for the perfect hire."

Since we have already cultivated a private talent pool of 1,500+ top reps, we don't need to spend weeks sourcing candidates.

The candidates are already lined up. They're just waiting for the right opportunity.

Here's our exact process:

Day 1: You tell us exactly what you're looking for — industry experience, deal size, sales cycle, culture fit, tech stack, everything.

Day 2-3: We run an initial matching algorithm on our database and identify 4-10 reps who match your exact profile. Not generic matches — highly specific ones.

Day 4-5: We reach out to these candidates, confirm interest and availability, and conduct preliminary interviews.

Day 6: You receive a shortlist with detailed profiles, salary expectations, and coordinated interview times.

Day 7: Interview top picks and make an offer.

That's it.

The speed comes from preparation, not corner-cutting.

We're not frantically posting jobs and hoping for responses. We're strategically selecting from a curated talent pool we've spent years— and boatloads of money—cultivating.

It's like digging for rough diamonds versus shopping at Tiffany.

"Okay, so they claim to have access to great talent. That's fine. But I need someone NOW. I can't wait months for the perfect hire."

Since we have already cultivated a private talent pool of 1,500+ top reps, we don't need to spend weeks sourcing candidates.

The candidates are already lined up. They're just waiting for the right opportunity.

Here's our exact process:

Day 1: You tell us exactly what you're looking for — industry experience, deal size, sales cycle, culture fit, tech stack, everything.

Day 2-3: We run an initial matching algorithm on our database and identify 4-10 reps who match your exact profile. Not generic matches — highly specific ones.

Day 4-5: We reach out to these candidates, confirm interest and availability, and conduct preliminary interviews.

Day 6: You receive a shortlist with detailed profiles, salary expectations, and coordinated interview times.

Day 7: Interview top picks and make an offer.

That's it.

The speed comes from preparation, not corner-cutting.

We're not frantically posting jobs and hoping for responses. We're strategically selecting from a curated talent pool we've spent years— and boatloads of money—cultivating.

It's like digging for rough diamonds versus shopping at Tiffany.

The "3 Outcome" Guarantee That Takes off All Your Risk.

The "3 Outcome" Guarantee That Takes off All Your Risk.

One of the root issues with traditional recruitment is the lack of accountability.

If a hire doesn't work out, they'll tell you: "Well, we provided qualified candidates. If it didn't work out, that's on you, not us."

Instead, DealFuel offers a clearcut, no-fluff, no-games guarantee.

Outcome 1: You hire your dream sales rep.

You hire one of the reps from our shortlist and they work out exactly as you expected.

In that case, you saved yourself months of time, thousands of dollars, and know you finally have a hiring partner you can bank on.

Outcome 2: Your hire doesn't work out.

You hire one of the reps from our shortlist. They looked good on paper. Crushed their interview. But don't end up performing the way you expected them to.

In that case, we will replace them completely for free — for up to 45 days.

Outcome 3: We can't source your dream rep.

In the unlikely scenario we can't find your ideal candidate, you will get a FULL refund.

We're so confident in our vetting process that we'll eat the entire cost of a failed placement.

The reason we structure our guarantee this way is to show we're not looking to make a quick buck. Our business thrives on long-term partners who hire not just one, but a hundred sales reps from us across a decade.

One of the root issues with traditional recruitment is the lack of accountability.

If a hire doesn't work out, they'll tell you: "Well, we provided qualified candidates. If it didn't work out, that's on you, not us."

Instead, DealFuel offers a clearcut, no-fluff, no-games guarantee.

Outcome 1: You hire your dream sales rep.

You hire one of the reps from our shortlist and they work out exactly as you expected.

In that case, you saved yourself months of time, thousands of dollars, and know you finally have a hiring partner you can bank on.

Outcome 2: Your hire doesn't work out.

You hire one of the reps from our shortlist. They looked good on paper. Crushed their interview. But don't end up performing the way you expected them to.

In that case, we will replace them completely for free — for up to 45 days.

Outcome 3: We can't source your dream rep.

In the unlikely scenario we can't find your ideal candidate, you will get a FULL refund.

We're so confident in our vetting process that we'll eat the entire cost of a failed placement.

The reason we structure our guarantee this way is to show we're not looking to make a quick buck. Our business thrives on long-term partners who hire not just one, but a hundred sales reps from us across a decade.

We only want to win if you win.

What $60M In Monthly Added Revenue Says About Sales Hiring

What $60M In Monthly Added Revenue Says About Sales Hiring

DealFuel has now facilitated over $60 million in monthly added revenue across 500+ placements.

That's $60M worth of data about what actually works in sales hiring.

And one of the biggest takeaways we've learned is this:

The #1 predictor of sales success isn't experience, charisma, or interview performance.

It's current performance at a similar company, in a similar industry, with a similar product or service.

Someone who's crushing $25k ACV B2B SaaS will likely crush your $25k ACV B2B SaaS.

Someone who's exceeding targets in high-ticket coaching will likely exceed targets in your coaching business.

The patterns are remarkably consistent across industries.

This is why our matching process works so well:

We don't just match skills — we match proven success patterns. When we recommend someone for your role, it's because they've already succeeded at similar ones.

So you're not hiring potential. You're buying precision.

DealFuel has now facilitated over $60 million in monthly added revenue across 500+ placements.

That's $60M worth of data about what actually works in sales hiring.

And one of the biggest takeaways we've learned is this:

The #1 predictor of sales success isn't experience, charisma, or interview performance.

It's current performance at a similar company, in a similar industry, with a similar product or service.

Someone who's crushing $25k ACV B2B SaaS will likely crush your $25k ACV B2B SaaS.

Someone who's exceeding targets in high-ticket coaching will likely exceed targets in your coaching business.

The patterns are remarkably consistent across industries.

This is why our matching process works so well:

We don't just match skills — we match proven success patterns. When we recommend someone for your role, it's because they've already succeeded at similar ones.

So you're not hiring potential. You're buying precision.

The "Network Effect" That Compounds Over Time

The "Network Effect" That Compounds Over Time

Every successful placement makes our network stronger.

Here's the flywheel:

Successful placements become references → Top performers want to join a network with other top performers → Quality of available talent increases → Success rate of future placements improves → More successful companies want to hire through the network → Network becomes more exclusive and attractive.

The result? The longer we operate, the better the candidates become.

It's like compound interest, but for talent quality.

And as a business owner, you benefit from all that accumulated network effect and social proof.

Every successful placement makes our network stronger.

Here's the flywheel:

Successful placements become references → Top performers want to join a network with other top performers → Quality of available talent increases → Success rate of future placements improves → More successful companies want to hire through the network → Network becomes more exclusive and attractive.

The result? The longer we operate, the better the candidates become.

It's like compound interest, but for talent quality.

And as a business owner, you benefit from all that accumulated network effect and social proof.

Why This Only Works At Scale (And You Can't Do It Yourself)

Why This Only Works At Scale (And You Can't Do It Yourself)

"Why can't I just build my own network of top sales reps?"

It's a noble pursuit. But what it would take is:

Years of relationship building with hundreds of sales professionals across dozens of industries.

Constant market research to track who's performing well at which companies.

Systematic outreach and nurturing to keep top performers engaged and updated on opportunities.

Deep expertise in sales role requirements across different business models, deal sizes, and sales cycles.

Credibility and reputation that makes top performers want to take your calls.

Full-time dedicated resources to manage relationships, conduct pre-screening, and coordinate placements.

Oh… and you'd need to do this while running your actual business.

We've spent years cultivating our network and have a team of 16 that's meticulously trained on just one thing — matching the right sales rep, to the right role.

We've invested hundreds of thousands in technology, relationships, and processes.

We've made 500+ placements to understand what works and what doesn't.

It'd be extremely challenging to match even a fraction of our precision and speed.

"Why can't I just build my own network of top sales reps?"

It's a noble pursuit. But what it would take is:

Years of relationship building with hundreds of sales professionals across dozens of industries.

Constant market research to track who's performing well at which companies.

Systematic outreach and nurturing to keep top performers engaged and updated on opportunities.

Deep expertise in sales role requirements across different business models, deal sizes, and sales cycles.

Credibility and reputation that makes top performers want to take your calls.

Full-time dedicated resources to manage relationships, conduct pre-screening, and coordinate placements.

Oh… and you'd need to do this while running your actual business.

We've spent years cultivating our network and have a team of 16 that's meticulously trained on just one thing — matching the right sales rep, to the right role.

We've invested hundreds of thousands in technology, relationships, and processes.

We've made 500+ placements to understand what works and what doesn't.

It'd be extremely challenging to match even a fraction of our precision and speed.

The Real Cost Of Waiting "Just One More Month"

The Real Cost Of Waiting "One More Month"

Every month you wait to solve your sales hiring problem costs you more than just that month's potential revenue.

It costs you the compounding growth you would have generated.

Month 1: You miss the deals your new hire would have closed → $50K lost revenue

Month 2: You miss the deals + the referrals those deals would have generated → $75K lost revenue

Month 3: You miss deals + referrals + the momentum and confidence that comes from consistent sales growth → $100K+ lost revenue

By Month 6, you're not just behind by 6 months of sales. You're behind by the exponential growth curve you would have been riding.

And while you're struggling with mediocre hires and failed interviews, your competitors who have access to better talent are pulling ahead permanently.

Every month you wait to solve your sales hiring problem costs you more than just that month's potential revenue.

It costs you the compounding growth you would have generated.

Month 1: You miss the deals your new hire would have closed → $50K lost revenue

Month 2: You miss the deals + the referrals those deals would have generated → $75K lost revenue

Month 3: You miss deals + referrals + the momentum and confidence that comes from consistent sales growth → $100K+ lost revenue

By Month 6, you're not just behind by 6 months of sales. You're behind by the exponential growth curve you would have been riding.

And while you're struggling with mediocre hires and failed interviews, your competitors who have access to better talent are pulling ahead permanently.

The "Private Equity" Approach To Sales Talent

The "Private Equity" Approach To Sales Talent

Here's the best way to think about what DealFuel does:

Traditional recruiting is like shopping at a department store. You get average products at average prices with average service.

DealFuel is like having a private equity fund for sales talent. You get exclusive access to premium assets that aren't available to the general market.

Just like private equity, you enjoy:

Exclusive access to opportunities others can't find

Deep due diligence before you see any options
Proven track records and verified performance metrics

Strategic matching based on specific criteria and goals

Ongoing support to ensure long-term success

Market-beating results that justify the premium approach

The difference is time, money, and results.

Here's the best way to think about what DealFuel does:

Traditional recruiting is like shopping at a department store. You get average products at average prices with average service.

DealFuel is like having a private equity fund for sales talent. You get exclusive access to premium assets that aren't available to the general market.

Just like private equity, you enjoy:

Exclusive access to opportunities others can't find

Deep due diligence before you see any options
Proven track records and verified performance metrics

Strategic matching based on specific criteria and goals

Ongoing support to ensure long-term success

Market-beating results that justify the premium approach

The difference is time, money, and results.

What Successful Business Owners Are Saying

What Successful Business Owners Are Saying

"I now exclusively hire sales reps through DealFuel and the difference it's made is nothing short of extraordinary—these are hands down the best quality sales reps I've ever worked with."
— Yash Daftari, CEO, Series A SaaS Company

"If you're not in DealFuel, I'm not hiring you. Hopefully you guys see this tweet before wasting your time DM'ing me."
— William Rivera, CEO, FutureFirst

"I was super skeptical of recruiters until I had 4 separate people tell me their best reps came from DealFuel. Normally I interview 40 candidates before making a hire. With DealFuel, the first few people they brought me were the best I've ever interviewed for sales positions."
— Matt, Y Combinator & Thiel Fellowship CEO

"Closers are the most important part of any organization. My offer required someone with a technical background in investment banking. Not your typical closer. DealFuel absolutely delivered."
— Juan Moreno, Managing Partner, Nassau Street Capital

"One of their guys closed a deal in his first six days. For context, our average ticket is around $25,000."
— Alex, CEO, Savvy Capital

"I hired my very first sales rep from DealFuel and closed deals the same month. Today we have eight reps and DealFuel knows every single rep in their pool damn well."
— Alim, CEO, Ambitious Labs

"I now exclusively hire sales reps through DealFuel and the difference it's made is nothing short of extraordinary—these are hands down the best quality sales reps I've ever worked with."
— Yash Daftari, CEO, Series A SaaS Company

"If you're not in DealFuel, I'm not hiring you. Hopefully you guys see this tweet before wasting your time DM'ing me."
— William Rivera, CEO, FutureFirst

"I was super skeptical of recruiters until I had 4 separate people tell me their best reps came from DealFuel. Normally I interview 40 candidates before making a hire. With DealFuel, the first few people they brought me were the best I've ever interviewed for sales positions."
— Matt, Y Combinator & Thiel Fellowship CEO

"Closers are the most important part of any organization. My offer required someone with a technical background in investment banking. Not your typical closer. DealFuel absolutely delivered."
— Juan Moreno, Managing Partner, Nassau Street Capital

"One of their guys closed a deal in his first six days. For context, our average ticket is around $25,000."
— Alex, CEO, Savvy Capital

"I hired my very first sales rep from DealFuel and closed deals the same month. Today we have eight reps and DealFuel knows every single rep in their pool damn well."
— Alim, CEO, Ambitious Labs

The "Application Process" That Isn't Really An Application

How To Get Started

Now, here's something important:

DealFuel doesn't work with everyone.

Just like our talent network is selective, we're selective about the companies we partner with.

Because our reputation depends on making placements that succeed long-term.

We want to place top performers with companies that will help them thrive and grow.

Here's what we look for in partners:

Proven business model with existing revenue ($1M+ annually)

Growth trajectory that can support and reward top sales talent

Clear sales process and defined ideal customer profile

Leadership commitment to supporting and developing sales team

Realistic timeline and expectations for new hires

If you meet these criteria, here's what happens next:

Now, here's something important:

We don't work with everyone.

Just like our talent network is selective, so are the companies we partner with.

Because our reputation depends on making placements that succeed long-term.

Here's what we look:

Proven business model with existing revenue ($1M+ annually)

Growth trajectory that can support and reward top sales talent

Clear sales process and defined ideal customer profile

Leadership commitment to supporting and developing sales team

Realistic expectations for new hires

If you meet these criteria, here's what happens next:

Step 1: Book a 20-minute discovery call to discuss your specific situation and requirements.

Step 2: We analyze whether your opportunity would match our talent pool.

Step 3: If yes, we walk you through our process and timeline for your specific role.

Step 4: You decide whether you want to move forward with traditional hiring or leverage our unique advantages.

Step 5: If you choose to work with us, we start the 7-day shortlist process immediately.

The entire evaluation process takes less than an hour of your time.

And at the end, you'll know exactly how to hire your next sales superstar in 7 days instead of 6 months.

How To Get Started

Now, here's something important:

We don't work with everyone.

Just like our talent network is selective, so are the companies we partner with.

Because our reputation depends on making placements that succeed long-term.

Here's what we look:

Proven business model with existing revenue ($1M+ annually)

Growth trajectory that can support and reward top sales talent

Clear sales process and defined ideal customer profile

Leadership commitment to supporting and developing sales team

Realistic expectations for new hires

If you meet these criteria, here's what happens next:

Step 1: Book a 20-minute discovery call to discuss your specific situation and requirements.

Step 2: We analyze whether your opportunity would match our talent pool.

Step 3: If yes, we walk you through our process and timeline for your specific role.

Step 4: You decide whether you want to move forward with traditional hiring or leverage our unique advantages.

Step 5: If you choose to work with us, we start the 7-day shortlist process immediately.

The entire evaluation process takes less than an hour of your time.

And at the end, you'll know exactly how to hire your next sales superstar in 7 days instead of 6 months.

What Happens When You Click The Button Below

When you book your discovery call, here's exactly what happens:

First 10 minutes: You explain your business, your sales process, and exactly what you're looking for in a hire.

Next 5 minutes: DealFuel explains how their process would work for your specific situation and timeline.

Final 5 minutes: You decide whether to move forward with their 7-day shortlist process or continue with traditional hiring.

No pressure. No hard sell. No obligation.

Just a clear understanding of your options and a path forward.

If you decide to work with us, we immediately begin identifying your perfect matches from our private network.

If you decide not to, you'll still understand exactly why top business owners get better results from sales hiring than everyone else.