Sales Players

Ian Agard spends his Friday evening sharing how he broke into his software sales career after working as an actor. He shares how his mindset, goal setting and commitment to discipline helped him double his income in under a year. Ian also discusses his side project, Grind, a community built to help SaaS sellers level up. 

SPONSORS:

• Surfe (Connect your CRM with LinkedIn in 60 seconds) - https://www.surfe.com?fpr=ssp use this link with promo code JWSURFE5 for a 5% discount on your first year

• Overloop (Run multi-channel outbound campaigns, from a single platform) - https://get.overloop.com/ssp use this link for an extended trial and additional onboarding hours

• Close (The CRM Built for Growth) - https://refer.close.com/ssp

EPISODE LINKS:

• Connect with Ian on LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianagard/⁠

• Grind: ⁠http://www.grindsaas.com/⁠

CONNECT WITH JESSE:

• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessewoodbury/

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/jessewoodbury

• Website: https://jessewoodbury.com/

HELP GROW SSP:

• Join the Slack Community: https://launchpass.com/saas_sales_players

• Subscribe!

• Leave a rating, write a review and share

• Ask about 1:1 performance and career coaching with Jesse

• Check out the above sponsors, it's the best way to support the show

GUEST HIGHLIGHTS:

Ian Koniak, Brandon Fluharty, Jamal Reimer, Jen Allen-Knuth, Andy Paul, Collin Mitchell, Rafael Figueroa, Tim Zielinski, Christian Banach, Rajiv 'RajNATION' Nathan, Belal Batrawy, Christine Rogers, Chris Beall, Dustin Brown, Patrick Baynes, Jeroen Corthout

Luke Bivens tells how he made his way into software sales and shares strategies on being successful as the first sales hire in a software startup. Luke also shares how to position your offering, utilize internal resources and meet your buyers where they are. 

SPONSORS:

• Surfe (Connect your CRM with LinkedIn in 60 seconds) - https://www.surfe.com?fpr=ssp use this link with promo code JWSURFE5 for a 5% discount on your first year

• Overloop (Run multi-channel outbound campaigns, from a single platform) - https://get.overloop.com/ssp use this link for an extended trial and additional onboarding hours

• Close (The CRM Built for Growth) - https://refer.close.com/ssp

EPISODE LINKS:

• Connect with Luke on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luke-bivens-50054641/

CONNECT WITH JESSE:

• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessewoodbury/

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/jessewoodbury

• Website: https://jessewoodbury.com/

HELP GROW SSP:

• Join the Slack Community: https://launchpass.com/saas_sales_players

• Subscribe!

• Leave a rating, write a review and share

• Ask about 1:1 performance and career coaching with Jesse

• Check out the above sponsors, it's the best way to support the show

GUEST HIGHLIGHTS:

Ian Koniak, Brandon Fluharty, Jamal Reimer, Jen Allen-Knuth, Andy Paul, Collin Mitchell, Rafael Figueroa, Tim Zielinski, Christian Banach, Rajiv 'RajNATION' Nathan, Belal Batrawy, Christine Rogers, Chris Beall, Dustin Brown, Patrick Baynes, Jeroen Corthout

Jesse shares a few strategies for interviewing and closing the deal on your first software sales role. 

SPONSORS:

• Surfe (Connect your CRM with LinkedIn in 60 seconds) - https://www.surfe.com?fpr=ssp use this link with promo code JWSURFE5 for a 5% discount on your first year

• Overloop (Run multi-channel outbound campaigns, from a single platform) - https://get.overloop.com/ssp use this link for an extended trial and additional onboarding hours

• Close (The CRM Built for Growth) - https://refer.close.com/ssp

CONNECT WITH JESSE:

• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessewoodbury/

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/jessewoodbury

• Website: https://jessewoodbury.com/

HELP GROW SSP:

• Join the Slack Community: https://launchpass.com/saas_sales_players

• Subscribe!

• Leave a rating, write a review and share

• Ask about 1:1 performance and career coaching with Jesse

• Check out the above sponsors, it's the best way to support the show

GUEST HIGHLIGHTS:

Ian Koniak, Brandon Fluharty, Jamal Reimer, Jen Allen-Knuth, Andy Paul, Collin Mitchell, Rafael Figueroa, Tim Zielinski, Christian Banach, Rajiv 'RajNATION' Nathan, Belal Batrawy, Christine Rogers, Chris Beall, Dustin Brown, Patrick Baynes, Jeroen Corthout

Jesse outlines criteria for evaluating the right SaaS opportunity for you. Account Executive vs. Sales Development Representative and how to decide which place to start.

SPONSORS:

• Surfe (Connect your CRM with LinkedIn in 60 seconds) - https://www.surfe.com?fpr=ssp use this link with promo code JWSURFE5 for a 5% discount on your first year

• Overloop (Run multi-channel outbound campaigns, from a single platform) - https://get.overloop.com/ssp use this link for an extended trial and additional onboarding hours

• Close (The CRM Built for Growth) - https://refer.close.com/ssp

CONNECT WITH JESSE:

• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessewoodbury/

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/jessewoodbury

• Website: https://jessewoodbury.com/

HELP GROW SSP:

• Join the Slack Community: https://launchpass.com/saas_sales_players

• Subscribe!

• Leave a rating, write a review and share

• Ask about 1:1 performance and career coaching with Jesse

• Check out the above sponsors, it's the best way to support the show

GUEST HIGHLIGHTS:

Ian Koniak, Brandon Fluharty, Jamal Reimer, Jen Allen-Knuth, Andy Paul, Collin Mitchell, Rafael Figueroa, Tim Zielinski, Christian Banach, Rajiv 'RajNATION' Nathan, Belal Batrawy, Christine Rogers, Chris Beall, Dustin Brown, Patrick Baynes, Jeroen Corthout

Jesse shares a few considerations for finding your first opportunity in SaaS Sales.

SPONSORS:

• Surfe (Connect your CRM with LinkedIn in 60 seconds) - https://www.surfe.com?fpr=ssp use this link with promo code JWSURFE5 for a 5% discount on your first year

• Overloop (Run multi-channel outbound campaigns, from a single platform) - https://get.overloop.com/ssp use this link for an extended trial and additional onboarding hours

• Close (The CRM Built for Growth) - https://refer.close.com/ssp

EPISODE LINKS:

• https://gregslist.com/

CONNECT WITH JESSE:

• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessewoodbury/

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/jessewoodbury

• Website: https://jessewoodbury.com/

HELP GROW SSP:

• Join the Slack Community: https://launchpass.com/saas_sales_players

• Subscribe!

• Leave a rating, write a review and share

• Ask about 1:1 performance and career coaching with Jesse

• Check out the above sponsors, it's the best way to support the show

GUEST HIGHLIGHTS:

Ian Koniak, Brandon Fluharty, Jamal Reimer, Jen Allen-Knuth, Andy Paul, Collin Mitchell, Rafael Figueroa, Tim Zielinski, Christian Banach, Rajiv 'RajNATION' Nathan, Belal Batrawy, Christine Rogers, Chris Beall, Dustin Brown, Patrick Baynes, Jeroen Corthout

Leigh Kindley shares her origin story and talks about the importance of using creativity and data to become a master at selling to enterprises. 

SPONSORS:

• Surfe (Connect your CRM with LinkedIn in 60 seconds) - https://www.surfe.com?fpr=ssp use this link with promo code JWSURFE5 for a 5% discount on your first year

• Overloop (Run multi-channel outbound campaigns, from a single platform) - https://get.overloop.com/ssp use this link for an extended trial and additional onboarding hours

• Close (The CRM Built for Growth) - https://refer.close.com/ssp

EPISODE LINKS:

• Connect with Leigh on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leighkindley/

CONNECT WITH JESSE:

• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessewoodbury/

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/jessewoodbury

• Website: https://jessewoodbury.com/

HELP GROW SSP:

• Join the Slack Community: https://launchpass.com/saas_sales_players

• Subscribe!

• Leave a rating, write a review and share

• Ask about 1:1 performance and career coaching with Jesse

• Check out the above sponsors, it's the best way to support the show

GUEST HIGHLIGHTS:

Ian Koniak, Brandon Fluharty, Jamal Reimer, Jen Allen-Knuth, Andy Paul, Collin Mitchell, Rafael Figueroa, Tim Zielinski, Christian Banach, Rajiv 'RajNATION' Nathan, Belal Batrawy, Christine Rogers, Chris Beall, Dustin Brown, Patrick Baynes, Jeroen Corthout

Jesse shares a few ideas for how to politely disqualify a prospect without sounding like a gatekeeping asshole.

SPONSORS:

• Surfe (Connect your CRM with LinkedIn in 60 seconds) - https://www.surfe.com?fpr=ssp use this link with promo code JWSURFE5 for a 5% discount on your first year

• Overloop (Run multi-channel outbound campaigns, from a single platform) - https://get.overloop.com/ssp use this link for an extended trial and additional onboarding hours

• Close (The CRM Built for Growth) - https://refer.close.com/ssp

CONNECT WITH JESSE:

• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessewoodbury/

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/jessewoodbury

• Website: https://jessewoodbury.com/

HELP GROW SSP:

• Join the Slack Community: https://launchpass.com/saas_sales_players

• Subscribe!

• Leave a rating, write a review and share

• Ask about 1:1 performance and career coaching with Jesse

• Check out the above sponsors, it's the best way to support the show

GUEST HIGHLIGHTS:

Ian Koniak, Brandon Fluharty, Jamal Reimer, Jen Allen-Knuth, Andy Paul, Collin Mitchell, Rafael Figueroa, Tim Zielinski, Christian Banach, Rajiv 'RajNATION' Nathan, Belal Batrawy, Christine Rogers, Chris Beall, Dustin Brown, Patrick Baynes, Jeroen Corthout

Jesse shares the importance of having multiple contacts and stakeholders involved in large deal cycles.

SPONSORS:

• Surfe (Connect your CRM with LinkedIn in 60 seconds) - https://www.surfe.com?fpr=ssp use this link with promo code JWSURFE5 for a 5% discount on your first year

• Overloop (Run multi-channel outbound campaigns, from a single platform) - https://get.overloop.com/ssp use this link for an extended trial and additional onboarding hours

• Close (The CRM Built for Growth) - https://refer.close.com/ssp

CONNECT WITH JESSE:

• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessewoodbury/

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/jessewoodbury

• Website: https://jessewoodbury.com/

HELP GROW SSP:

• Join the Slack Community: https://launchpass.com/saas_sales_players

• Subscribe!

• Leave a rating, write a review and share

• Ask about 1:1 performance and career coaching with Jesse

• Check out the above sponsors, it's the best way to support the show

GUEST HIGHLIGHTS:

Ian Koniak, Brandon Fluharty, Jamal Reimer, Jen Allen-Knuth, Andy Paul, Collin Mitchell, Rafael Figueroa, Tim Zielinski, Christian Banach, Rajiv 'RajNATION' Nathan, Belal Batrawy, Christine Rogers, Chris Beall, Dustin Brown, Patrick Baynes, Jeroen Corthout

Zachary Ballenger shares advice on being genuine, having a close plan and he also talks about being a nerd and shares some thoughts on mixing politics and business in order to be your authentic self. Zachary has been a top sales player and also knows a thing or two about scaling revenue teams.

SPONSORS:

• Surfe (Connect your CRM with LinkedIn in 60 seconds) - https://www.surfe.com?fpr=ssp use this link with promo code JWSURFE5 for a 5% discount on your first year

• Overloop (Run multi-channel outbound campaigns, from a single platform) - https://get.overloop.com/ssp use this link for an extended trial and additional onboarding hours

• Close (The CRM Built for Growth) - https://refer.close.com/ssp

EPISODE LINKS:

• Connect with Zachary on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zacharyballenger/

CONNECT WITH JESSE:

• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessewoodbury/

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/jessewoodbury

• Website: https://jessewoodbury.com/

HELP GROW SSP:

• Join the Slack Community: https://launchpass.com/saas_sales_players

• Subscribe!

• Leave a rating, write a review and share

• Ask about 1:1 performance and career coaching with Jesse

• Check out the above sponsors, it's the best way to support the show

GUEST HIGHLIGHTS:

Ian Koniak, Brandon Fluharty, Jamal Reimer, Jen Allen-Knuth, Andy Paul, Collin Mitchell, Rafael Figueroa, Tim Zielinski, Christian Banach, Rajiv 'RajNATION' Nathan, Belal Batrawy, Christine Rogers, Chris Beall, Dustin Brown, Patrick Baynes, Jeroen Corthout

Jesse shares one straight from his own playbook: How calling on CFOs might get you your next deal even if you don't sell to finance teams.

SPONSORS:

• Surfe (Connect your CRM with LinkedIn in 60 seconds) - https://www.surfe.com?fpr=ssp use this link with promo code JWSURFE5 for a 5% discount on your first year

• Overloop (Run multi-channel outbound campaigns, from a single platform) - https://get.overloop.com/ssp use this link for an extended trial and additional onboarding hours

• Close (The CRM Built for Growth) - https://refer.close.com/ssp

CONNECT WITH JESSE:

• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessewoodbury/

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/jessewoodbury

• Website: https://jessewoodbury.com/

HELP GROW SSP:

• Join the Slack Community: https://launchpass.com/saas_sales_players

• Subscribe!

• Leave a rating, write a review and share

• Ask about 1:1 performance and career coaching with Jesse

• Check out the above sponsors, it's the best way to support the show

GUEST HIGHLIGHTS:

Ian Koniak, Brandon Fluharty, Jamal Reimer, Jen Allen-Knuth, Andy Paul, Collin Mitchell, Rafael Figueroa, Tim Zielinski, Christian Banach, Rajiv 'RajNATION' Nathan, Belal Batrawy, Christine Rogers, Chris Beall, Dustin Brown, Patrick Baynes, Jeroen Corthout