OpsStars - A RevOps Podcast

When you have your marketing, sales, operations, and partnerships teams all marching in the same direction, you’re sure to pull off an impressive show. In this session, you’ll find hot takes, actionable takeaways, and thought-provoking answers that will help you innovate on your go-to-market strategy to deliver more personalized buying experiences, even amidst turbulent economic conditions.

Key takeaways: 

• Develop buyer journeys that span all of your channels
• Align your GTM teams through a data-based approach
• Deliver personalized buying experiences designed for engagement

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OpsStars Podcast is hand crafted by our friends over at: fame.so
Previous guests include: Evan Liang of LeanData, Ross Nibur of Toast, Chelsea Katich of McGraw Hill, Chris Van't Hof of CB Insights, Jeff Ignacio of Forethought, Sean Lane of Drift, Kerry Cunningham of 6sense, Seth Wylie of Gainsight, Karen Mangia of Salesforce, Jon Miller of Demandbase, Pat Oldenburg of Motive, Raheel Alam of Showpad, TJ Macke of Sapper Consulting, David Dulany of Tenbound, Mary Shea of Outreach, Asia Corbett of Bread Financial, Crissy Vetere-Saunders of CS2 Marketing

Check out our three most downloaded episodes:

• What It Means To Be An OpsStar with Kimberly Galitz
• Trust the Process! - How a Process-Driven Mindset Helps Improve the Buyer Experience with Asia Corbett
• True RevOps Connects Marketing, Sales, CS, & Product with Jordan Henderson

 In this episode of the OpsStars podcast, Laura Wheeler, Owner of Renegade Operations, joins Don Otvos to navigate the importance of revenue operations in driving sustainable revenue growth. They discuss Laura's journey from sales into revenue operations leadership, the challenges she faced in her roles, and the role of revenue operations in optimizing processes and achieving sustainable growth.

Laura started her journey in the tech industry in 2007, balancing her passion for music with roles in event coordination. Over the years, she navigated the challenges of the 2008 recession, celebrated the milestones of a 2013 IPO, and played a part in a 2018 acquisition. Her career path has been diverse, including roles in inside and outside sales, leadership, sales operations, and enablement.

Episode resources

• Laura Wheeler on LinkedIn
• Renegade Operations Website
• Join the OpsStars Community

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 OpsStars Podcast is hand crafted by our friends over at: fame.so
Previous guests include: Evan Liang of LeanData, Ross Nibur of Toast, Chelsea Katich of McGraw Hill, Chris Van't Hof of CB Insights, Jeff Ignacio of Forethought, Sean Lane of Drift, Kerry Cunningham of 6sense, Seth Wylie of Gainsight, Karen Mangia of Salesforce, Jon Miller of Demandbase, Pat Oldenburg of Motive, Raheel Alam of Showpad, TJ Macke of Sapper Consulting, David Dulany of Tenbound, Mary Shea of Outreach, Asia Corbett of Bread Financial, Crissy Vetere-Saunders of CS2 Marketing

Check out our three most downloaded episodes:

• What It Means To Be An OpsStar with Kimberly Galitz
• Trust the Process! - How a Process-Driven Mindset Helps Improve the Buyer Experience with Asia Corbett
• True RevOps Connects Marketing, Sales, CS, & Product with Jordan Henderson

 It’s time to go from theory to action. In this session, you’ll hear a thoughtful approach for weaving AI into your strategic planning. Rebby John (Salesloft’s Senior Director of Sales Engineering) tackles the common questions and considerations surrounding AI — based on Salesloft’s unique perspective as an innovator in the category.

Key takeaways: 

• Learn how to evaluate AI tools and ensure they meet your team’s needs.
• Discover tactical use cases for streamlining your GTM operations strategy.
• Find out how AI increases efficiency and improves revenue workflows.

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OpsStars Podcast is hand crafted by our friends over at: fame.so
Previous guests include: Evan Liang of LeanData, Ross Nibur of Toast, Chelsea Katich of McGraw Hill, Chris Van't Hof of CB Insights, Jeff Ignacio of Forethought, Sean Lane of Drift, Kerry Cunningham of 6sense, Seth Wylie of Gainsight, Karen Mangia of Salesforce, Jon Miller of Demandbase, Pat Oldenburg of Motive, Raheel Alam of Showpad, TJ Macke of Sapper Consulting, David Dulany of Tenbound, Mary Shea of Outreach, Asia Corbett of Bread Financial, Crissy Vetere-Saunders of CS2 Marketing

Check out our three most downloaded episodes:

• What It Means To Be An OpsStar with Kimberly Galitz
• Trust the Process! - How a Process-Driven Mindset Helps Improve the Buyer Experience with Asia Corbett
• True RevOps Connects Marketing, Sales, CS, & Product with Jordan Henderson

In this episode of the OpsStars podcast, Pete Kazanjy, Co-founder of Atrium and founder of Modern Sales Pros, joins Don Otvos to explore the role of performance management in sales organization. They discuss how managers can effectively manage their teams through data-driven insights, the challenges of interpreting performance data, and the support offered by the Modern Sales Pros community. Pete also dives into remote working, measuring and managing performance to drive growth and accountability in sales organizations, and the AI impacts on RevOps.

Pete specializes in go-to-market strategies for early-stage SaaS companies and serves as an investor and advisor in enterprise software. His expertise includes driving revenue growth, enhancing sales and marketing automation, CRM, mobile enterprise solutions, business intelligence, HR technology, and consumer marketplaces. Additionally, Pete is the Founder of Modern Sales Pros and author of "Founding Sales - The Startup Sales Handbook." Episode resources

• Peter Kazanjy on LinkedIn
• Atrium Website
• Modern Sales Pros Website
• Founding Sales - The Startup Sales Handbook
• Cracking the Sales Management Code Book
• Join the OpsStars Community

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 OpsStars Podcast is hand crafted by our friends over at: fame.so
Previous guests include: Evan Liang of LeanData, Ross Nibur of Toast, Chelsea Katich of McGraw Hill, Chris Van't Hof of CB Insights, Jeff Ignacio of Forethought, Sean Lane of Drift, Kerry Cunningham of 6sense, Seth Wylie of Gainsight, Karen Mangia of Salesforce, Jon Miller of Demandbase, Pat Oldenburg of Motive, Raheel Alam of Showpad, TJ Macke of Sapper Consulting, David Dulany of Tenbound, Mary Shea of Outreach, Asia Corbett of Bread Financial, Crissy Vetere-Saunders of CS2 Marketing

Check out our three most downloaded episodes:

• What It Means To Be An OpsStar with Kimberly Galitz
• Trust the Process! - How a Process-Driven Mindset Helps Improve the Buyer Experience with Asia Corbett
• True RevOps Connects Marketing, Sales, CS, & Product with Jordan Henderson

 In this panel discussion with operations and enablement leaders, you’ll learn best practices on improving handoffs, achieving tight alignment, and capitalizing on joint opportunities to achieve sustained growth and revenue.
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OpsStars Podcast is hand crafted by our friends over at: fame.so
Previous guests include: Evan Liang of LeanData, Ross Nibur of Toast, Chelsea Katich of McGraw Hill, Chris Van't Hof of CB Insights, Jeff Ignacio of Forethought, Sean Lane of Drift, Kerry Cunningham of 6sense, Seth Wylie of Gainsight, Karen Mangia of Salesforce, Jon Miller of Demandbase, Pat Oldenburg of Motive, Raheel Alam of Showpad, TJ Macke of Sapper Consulting, David Dulany of Tenbound, Mary Shea of Outreach, Asia Corbett of Bread Financial, Crissy Vetere-Saunders of CS2 Marketing

Check out our three most downloaded episodes:

• What It Means To Be An OpsStar with Kimberly Galitz
• Trust the Process! - How a Process-Driven Mindset Helps Improve the Buyer Experience with Asia Corbett
• True RevOps Connects Marketing, Sales, CS, & Product with Jordan Henderson

In this episode of the OpsStars podcast, Keith Jones, GTM Systems Lead at OpenAI, joins Don Otvos to dive into the importance of community and connections, the role of AI in sales and revenue operations, and managing processes in a fast-paced environment.

Keith is a former college dropout now thriving as a tech expert. In his role at OpenAI, he leads the GTM Systems within the Revenue Operations team, focusing on providing top-notch technology resources to enhance revenue growth. Before that, Keith was a Senior Director and Analyst of Revenue Technology at Gartner and Senior Manager of Go-To-Market Systems at MURAL.
Episode resources

• Keith Jones on LinkedIn
• OpenAI Website
• Wizards of Ops Website
• Join the OpsStars Community

If you enjoyed this episode, then please either:

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 OpsStars Podcast is hand crafted by our friends over at: fame.so
Previous guests include: Evan Liang of LeanData, Ross Nibur of Toast, Chelsea Katich of McGraw Hill, Chris Van't Hof of CB Insights, Jeff Ignacio of Forethought, Sean Lane of Drift, Kerry Cunningham of 6sense, Seth Wylie of Gainsight, Karen Mangia of Salesforce, Jon Miller of Demandbase, Pat Oldenburg of Motive, Raheel Alam of Showpad, TJ Macke of Sapper Consulting, David Dulany of Tenbound, Mary Shea of Outreach, Asia Corbett of Bread Financial, Crissy Vetere-Saunders of CS2 Marketing

Check out our three most downloaded episodes:

• What It Means To Be An OpsStar with Kimberly Galitz
• Trust the Process! - How a Process-Driven Mindset Helps Improve the Buyer Experience with Asia Corbett
• True RevOps Connects Marketing, Sales, CS, & Product with Jordan Henderson

Are you prepared to incorporate generative AI into your Sales organization? Is now the best time to join the GenAI movement? Learn from Karan Singh and Craig Rosenberg, two experienced revenue leaders, as they share their investigation into the generative AI landscape. 

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OpsStars Podcast is hand crafted by our friends over at: fame.so
Previous guests include: Evan Liang of LeanData, Ross Nibur of Toast, Chelsea Katich of McGraw Hill, Chris Van't Hof of CB Insights, Jeff Ignacio of Forethought, Sean Lane of Drift, Kerry Cunningham of 6sense, Seth Wylie of Gainsight, Karen Mangia of Salesforce, Jon Miller of Demandbase, Pat Oldenburg of Motive, Raheel Alam of Showpad, TJ Macke of Sapper Consulting, David Dulany of Tenbound, Mary Shea of Outreach, Asia Corbett of Bread Financial, Crissy Vetere-Saunders of CS2 Marketing

Check out our three most downloaded episodes:

• What It Means To Be An OpsStar with Kimberly Galitz
• Trust the Process! - How a Process-Driven Mindset Helps Improve the Buyer Experience with Asia Corbett
• True RevOps Connects Marketing, Sales, CS, & Product with Jordan Henderson

In this episode of the OpsStars podcast, Michael Orndoff, Senior Manager of Sales Operations at EverCommerce, joins Don Otvos to share his personal journey and expertise in how to start and succeed in your RevOps career. They delve into the importance of community, continuous learning, and leveraging technology for success.

Michael is an experienced Senior Manager of Sales Operations who excels at driving revenue growth, refining sales processes, and improving operational efficiency. He has a solid history of achievements, with expertise in supporting sales management, optimizing sales processes, managing revenue performance, and collaborating across functions. Moreover, Michael is a founding member of RevGenius, a member of Wizards of Ops, and a Co-Managing Partner at OP Capital Holdings.

Episode resources

• Michael Orndoff on LinkedIn
• EverCommerce Website
• RevGenius Website
• Wizards of Ops Website
• OP Capital Holdings Website
• Join the OpsStars Community

If you enjoyed this episode, then please either:

• Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts
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OpsStars Podcast is hand crafted by our friends over at: fame.so
Previous guests include: Evan Liang of LeanData, Ross Nibur of Toast, Chelsea Katich of McGraw Hill, Chris Van't Hof of CB Insights, Jeff Ignacio of Forethought, Sean Lane of Drift, Kerry Cunningham of 6sense, Seth Wylie of Gainsight, Karen Mangia of Salesforce, Jon Miller of Demandbase, Pat Oldenburg of Motive, Raheel Alam of Showpad, TJ Macke of Sapper Consulting, David Dulany of Tenbound, Mary Shea of Outreach, Asia Corbett of Bread Financial, Crissy Vetere-Saunders of CS2 Marketing

Check out our three most downloaded episodes:

• What It Means To Be An OpsStar with Kimberly Galitz
• Trust the Process! - How a Process-Driven Mindset Helps Improve the Buyer Experience with Asia Corbett
• True RevOps Connects Marketing, Sales, CS, & Product with Jordan Henderson

In this session hear how business leaders are reducing churn, getting ahead of risk, and cultivating a legion of loyal customers. The panelists cover topics such as automation, using the right customer data, renewals cadences, and more.

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OpsStars Podcast is hand crafted by our friends over at: fame.so
Previous guests include: Evan Liang of LeanData, Ross Nibur of Toast, Chelsea Katich of McGraw Hill, Chris Van't Hof of CB Insights, Jeff Ignacio of Forethought, Sean Lane of Drift, Kerry Cunningham of 6sense, Seth Wylie of Gainsight, Karen Mangia of Salesforce, Jon Miller of Demandbase, Pat Oldenburg of Motive, Raheel Alam of Showpad, TJ Macke of Sapper Consulting, David Dulany of Tenbound, Mary Shea of Outreach, Asia Corbett of Bread Financial, Crissy Vetere-Saunders of CS2 Marketing

Check out our three most downloaded episodes:

• What It Means To Be An OpsStar with Kimberly Galitz
• Trust the Process! - How a Process-Driven Mindset Helps Improve the Buyer Experience with Asia Corbett
• True RevOps Connects Marketing, Sales, CS, & Product with Jordan Henderson

In this episode of the OpsStars podcast, Rachel Squire, Marketing Operations Consultant at MOBI Solutions, joins Don Otvos to share thoughts on the future of marketing and revenue operations. They dive into the impact of AI on the industry, how RevOps is becoming a strategic partner in businesses, and the role of analytics in marketing and revenue operations.

Rachel is a MOPs and RevOps Consultant focused on ensuring that the companies she works with have a clear understanding of campaign effectiveness and working to optimize team efficiency. Prior to starting MOBI Solutions, she held leadership roles at PowerSchool, Tasktop, and Digital Pi.  
Episode resources

• Rachel Squire on LinkedIn
• MOBI Solutions Website
• RevGenius Website
• Join the OpsStars Community

If you enjoyed this episode, then please either:

• Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts
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• Check out OpsStars Podcast
• Instructions on how to rate and review the OpsStars Podcast can be found here

OpsStars Podcast is hand crafted by our friends over at: fame.so
Previous guests include: Evan Liang of LeanData, Ross Nibur of Toast, Chelsea Katich of McGraw Hill, Chris Van't Hof of CB Insights, Jeff Ignacio of Forethought, Sean Lane of Drift, Kerry Cunningham of 6sense, Seth Wylie of Gainsight, Karen Mangia of Salesforce, Jon Miller of Demandbase, Pat Oldenburg of Motive, Raheel Alam of Showpad, TJ Macke of Sapper Consulting, David Dulany of Tenbound, Mary Shea of Outreach, Asia Corbett of Bread Financial, Crissy Vetere-Saunders of CS2 Marketing

Check out our three most downloaded episodes:

• What It Means To Be An OpsStar with Kimberly Galitz
• Trust the Process! - How a Process-Driven Mindset Helps Improve the Buyer Experience with Asia Corbett
• True RevOps Connects Marketing, Sales, CS, & Product with Jordan Henderson