RevOps Lab

#55 How to Build a Scalable Tool Stack - with Gabe Rothman, VP of Operations at Rescale


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Gabe Rothman, Vice President of Operations at Rescale, returns to the podcast to share his approach to building a scalable tool stack for enterprise-level organizations. From foundational CRM systems to advanced business intelligence tools, Gabe discusses the importance of aligning tools with business needs, the trade-offs between building and buying, and strategies to avoid common pitfalls like tool sprawl.


We cover:

  • The essential components of a scalable tool stack

  • Prioritizing tools based on company maturity and goals

  • Navigating the build vs. buy decision-making process

  • Managing tool sprawl and optimizing integrations

  • Lessons learned from implementing CPQ and forecasting solutions


  • Gabe Rothman on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gprothman/ 

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    Chapters:

    00:00:00 Introduction

    00:01:17 Gabe’s Background and Experience at Rescale

    00:03:59 Starting with Foundational Tools: CRM and Prospecting

    00:07:31 Expanding the Stack: Marketing Automation and CI

    00:14:39 Build vs. Buy: Making the Right Choice

    00:19:06 Avoiding Tool Sprawl and Ensuring Scalability

    00:24:00 Forecasting and Business Intelligence Tools

    00:35:30 Final Thoughts and Book Recommendations

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