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On this episode of Call It RevOps "Event Marketing: The RevOps Perspective" we dive into how events—virtual or in-person—can actually drive revenue when backed by the right ops strategy.

Are your events delivering ROI, or just draining budget? We’re breaking down what works, what doesn’t, and how RevOps can turn your event game into a revenue engine.

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Signal & Stakes is a podcast for people who sit inside the decisions that shape how companies grow, compete, and survive. Each episode surfaces a real decision, the signal that was there, what was at stake, and what happened next. Not advice. Consequence.

Signal & Stakes is hosted by Raja Walia, CEO of GNW Consulting, and Akande Davis, VP of Operations at GNW Consulting.

Signal & Stakes is produced by GNW Consulting, a strategic marketing technology and revenue operations agency helping enterprise organizations make sense of their existing MarTech investments. Through the GNW Orchestration Framework, GNW Consulting helps companies connect board-level priorities to day-to-day execution, identify where AI creates leverage across go-to-market operations, and determine where human judgment should lead. Learn more.

Subscribe to Signal & Stakes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast platforms. New episodes drop monthly. Follow GNW Consulting on LinkedIn for episode releases, show updates, and content on marketing technology and go-to-market strategy. Watch full episodes on YouTube.

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If you've ever worked in marketing or sales, you've probably heard the same frustration: “Why can’t these teams just align?” The truth?
 

They’ve always had different goals, incentives, and mindsets—and maybe that’s okay. In our latest podcast episode, we explore: 

• Why marketing and sales have historically been at odds 

• Why alignment efforts fail (despite best intentions) 

• How collaboration—not forced alignment—might be the real key

Is it time to stop chasing alignment and instead focus on mutual respect and strategic collaboration?

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Signal & Stakes is a podcast for people who sit inside the decisions that shape how companies grow, compete, and survive. Each episode surfaces a real decision, the signal that was there, what was at stake, and what happened next. Not advice. Consequence.

Signal & Stakes is hosted by Raja Walia, CEO of GNW Consulting, and Akande Davis, VP of Operations at GNW Consulting.

Signal & Stakes is produced by GNW Consulting, a strategic marketing technology and revenue operations agency helping enterprise organizations make sense of their existing MarTech investments. Through the GNW Orchestration Framework, GNW Consulting helps companies connect board-level priorities to day-to-day execution, identify where AI creates leverage across go-to-market operations, and determine where human judgment should lead. Learn more.

Subscribe to Signal & Stakes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast platforms. New episodes drop monthly. Follow GNW Consulting on LinkedIn for episode releases, show updates, and content on marketing technology and go-to-market strategy. Watch full episodes on YouTube.

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Economic downturns bring big challenges—but they also create opportunities for RevOps teams to innovate, streamline, and drive sustainable growth. 

In this episode of Call It Revops, we explore how great RevOps teams can navigate higher budgets in tough times. We explore practical strategies to keep revenue operations thriving even when budgets are tight.

Tune in as we break down real-world tactics, share actionable insights, and help you navigate economic uncertainty with confidence.

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Signal & Stakes is a podcast for people who sit inside the decisions that shape how companies grow, compete, and survive. Each episode surfaces a real decision, the signal that was there, what was at stake, and what happened next. Not advice. Consequence.

Signal & Stakes is hosted by Raja Walia, CEO of GNW Consulting, and Akande Davis, VP of Operations at GNW Consulting.

Signal & Stakes is produced by GNW Consulting, a strategic marketing technology and revenue operations agency helping enterprise organizations make sense of their existing MarTech investments. Through the GNW Orchestration Framework, GNW Consulting helps companies connect board-level priorities to day-to-day execution, identify where AI creates leverage across go-to-market operations, and determine where human judgment should lead. Learn more.

Subscribe to Signal & Stakes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast platforms. New episodes drop monthly. Follow GNW Consulting on LinkedIn for episode releases, show updates, and content on marketing technology and go-to-market strategy. Watch full episodes on YouTube.

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Think your revenue forecast is rock-solid? Think again! 

In this episode of #CallItRevOps, we’re busting some of the biggest myths in revenue forecasting and uncovering why even your most trusted numbers might be misleading you.

Join us as we explore:

✅ Why historical data isn’t always a reliable predictor of future success
✅ The hidden biases and blind spots in traditional forecasting methods
✅ The risks of over-relying on AI and forecasting tools without human insight
✅ Proven strategies to improve forecast accuracy with leading indicators and scenario planning

Whether you're in sales, marketing, or operations, mastering revenue forecasting is key to making smarter business decisions. Tune in now and learn how to turn your forecasts from flawed to foolproof.

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Signal & Stakes is a podcast for people who sit inside the decisions that shape how companies grow, compete, and survive. Each episode surfaces a real decision, the signal that was there, what was at stake, and what happened next. Not advice. Consequence.

Signal & Stakes is hosted by Raja Walia, CEO of GNW Consulting, and Akande Davis, VP of Operations at GNW Consulting.

Signal & Stakes is produced by GNW Consulting, a strategic marketing technology and revenue operations agency helping enterprise organizations make sense of their existing MarTech investments. Through the GNW Orchestration Framework, GNW Consulting helps companies connect board-level priorities to day-to-day execution, identify where AI creates leverage across go-to-market operations, and determine where human judgment should lead. Learn more.

Subscribe to Signal & Stakes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast platforms. New episodes drop monthly. Follow GNW Consulting on LinkedIn for episode releases, show updates, and content on marketing technology and go-to-market strategy. Watch full episodes on YouTube.

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In this episode of Call It RevOps, we dive into a provocative idea: What if marketing isn’t a profit center at all but a vital cost center instead? Join us as we challenge conventional thinking and explore why this perspective might just be the key to better business strategies.

Special guest Devin Leshin, a marketing expert and former professional wrestler, brings a unique lens to the discussion. Drawing from his wrestling days, Devin shares insights on balancing audience engagement with business objectives and reveals why performance-driven industries offer valuable lessons for marketers.

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Signal & Stakes is a podcast for people who sit inside the decisions that shape how companies grow, compete, and survive. Each episode surfaces a real decision, the signal that was there, what was at stake, and what happened next. Not advice. Consequence.

Signal & Stakes is hosted by Raja Walia, CEO of GNW Consulting, and Akande Davis, VP of Operations at GNW Consulting.

Signal & Stakes is produced by GNW Consulting, a strategic marketing technology and revenue operations agency helping enterprise organizations make sense of their existing MarTech investments. Through the GNW Orchestration Framework, GNW Consulting helps companies connect board-level priorities to day-to-day execution, identify where AI creates leverage across go-to-market operations, and determine where human judgment should lead. Learn more.

Subscribe to Signal & Stakes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast platforms. New episodes drop monthly. Follow GNW Consulting on LinkedIn for episode releases, show updates, and content on marketing technology and go-to-market strategy. Watch full episodes on YouTube.

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In this episode, we dive into the evolving role of MarketingOps and its place in the marketing ecosystem. Is it just a support function, or is it redefining what it means to be in marketing? Tune in as we explore how MarketingOps drives strategy, enables innovation, and delivers measurable impact on business outcomes.

Whether you're a marketer, an ops pro, or just curious about the future of marketing, this conversation is a must-listen!

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Signal & Stakes is a podcast for people who sit inside the decisions that shape how companies grow, compete, and survive. Each episode surfaces a real decision, the signal that was there, what was at stake, and what happened next. Not advice. Consequence.

Signal & Stakes is hosted by Raja Walia, CEO of GNW Consulting, and Akande Davis, VP of Operations at GNW Consulting.

Signal & Stakes is produced by GNW Consulting, a strategic marketing technology and revenue operations agency helping enterprise organizations make sense of their existing MarTech investments. Through the GNW Orchestration Framework, GNW Consulting helps companies connect board-level priorities to day-to-day execution, identify where AI creates leverage across go-to-market operations, and determine where human judgment should lead. Learn more.

Subscribe to Signal & Stakes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast platforms. New episodes drop monthly. Follow GNW Consulting on LinkedIn for episode releases, show updates, and content on marketing technology and go-to-market strategy. Watch full episodes on YouTube.

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In this episode of Call It RevOps, Raja Walia and Akande Davis dive into the traits, skills, and strategies that separate good RevOps leaders from truly great ones. From mastering cross-functional collaboration to leveraging data-driven decision-making, they explore actionable steps to elevate your leadership in Revenue Operations. Whether you’re just stepping into a RevOps role or looking to level up your game, this episode offers valuable insights, practical tips, and a dose of inspiration. Don’t miss this engaging conversation packed with advice to help you become the RevOps leader your team and organization need.

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Signal & Stakes is a podcast for people who sit inside the decisions that shape how companies grow, compete, and survive. Each episode surfaces a real decision, the signal that was there, what was at stake, and what happened next. Not advice. Consequence.

Signal & Stakes is hosted by Raja Walia, CEO of GNW Consulting, and Akande Davis, VP of Operations at GNW Consulting.

Signal & Stakes is produced by GNW Consulting, a strategic marketing technology and revenue operations agency helping enterprise organizations make sense of their existing MarTech investments. Through the GNW Orchestration Framework, GNW Consulting helps companies connect board-level priorities to day-to-day execution, identify where AI creates leverage across go-to-market operations, and determine where human judgment should lead. Learn more.

Subscribe to Signal & Stakes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast platforms. New episodes drop monthly. Follow GNW Consulting on LinkedIn for episode releases, show updates, and content on marketing technology and go-to-market strategy. Watch full episodes on YouTube.

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When it comes to marketing attribution, we often focus on point-in-time metrics—those tied to specific models like WU, full path, or custom frameworks. 

These models can help us allocate revenue to certain activities, like webinars or campaigns, but there's a catch: 👉 They're short-term snapshots.

What happens when the webinar you’re measuring isn’t repeated year after year? Or when your campaigns shift focus? These fluctuations make forecasting—something every leader cares deeply about—an enormous challenge.

In this episode of Call it RevOps with Raja Walia and Kelsey White, we look into how true, long-term growth and scalability efforts demand more!

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Signal & Stakes is a podcast for people who sit inside the decisions that shape how companies grow, compete, and survive. Each episode surfaces a real decision, the signal that was there, what was at stake, and what happened next. Not advice. Consequence.

Signal & Stakes is hosted by Raja Walia, CEO of GNW Consulting, and Akande Davis, VP of Operations at GNW Consulting.

Signal & Stakes is produced by GNW Consulting, a strategic marketing technology and revenue operations agency helping enterprise organizations make sense of their existing MarTech investments. Through the GNW Orchestration Framework, GNW Consulting helps companies connect board-level priorities to day-to-day execution, identify where AI creates leverage across go-to-market operations, and determine where human judgment should lead. Learn more.

Subscribe to Signal & Stakes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast platforms. New episodes drop monthly. Follow GNW Consulting on LinkedIn for episode releases, show updates, and content on marketing technology and go-to-market strategy. Watch full episodes on YouTube.

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Is Revenue Operations, or RevOps, just a trend or does it have staying power? The reality is that revenue operations has always existed but it lived under a different name or a few different areas of a business. Not until recently has revenue operations fell into a very specific category, that is ironically very broad.

In this episode, we look at the realities of what makes RevOps a trend but also the staying power behind the strategy that drives it.

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Signal & Stakes is a podcast for people who sit inside the decisions that shape how companies grow, compete, and survive. Each episode surfaces a real decision, the signal that was there, what was at stake, and what happened next. Not advice. Consequence.

Signal & Stakes is hosted by Raja Walia, CEO of GNW Consulting, and Akande Davis, VP of Operations at GNW Consulting.

Signal & Stakes is produced by GNW Consulting, a strategic marketing technology and revenue operations agency helping enterprise organizations make sense of their existing MarTech investments. Through the GNW Orchestration Framework, GNW Consulting helps companies connect board-level priorities to day-to-day execution, identify where AI creates leverage across go-to-market operations, and determine where human judgment should lead. Learn more.

Subscribe to Signal & Stakes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast platforms. New episodes drop monthly. Follow GNW Consulting on LinkedIn for episode releases, show updates, and content on marketing technology and go-to-market strategy. Watch full episodes on YouTube.

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It's a bird! It's a plane! Wait, no... It's a pie?

In this thought-provoking episode, Raja and Akande explore the widely celebrated concept of "The Art of the Possible", sold as a pie in the sky, and challenge its validity within revenue operations. While many tout this idea as a versatile framework for innovation and growth, we explore why it might be a flagrant lie when applied to real-world scenarios.

Tune in to discover how to redefine "possible" in a way that aligns with true revenue growth and sustainable success!

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Signal & Stakes is a podcast for people who sit inside the decisions that shape how companies grow, compete, and survive. Each episode surfaces a real decision, the signal that was there, what was at stake, and what happened next. Not advice. Consequence.

Signal & Stakes is hosted by Raja Walia, CEO of GNW Consulting, and Akande Davis, VP of Operations at GNW Consulting.

Signal & Stakes is produced by GNW Consulting, a strategic marketing technology and revenue operations agency helping enterprise organizations make sense of their existing MarTech investments. Through the GNW Orchestration Framework, GNW Consulting helps companies connect board-level priorities to day-to-day execution, identify where AI creates leverage across go-to-market operations, and determine where human judgment should lead. Learn more.

Subscribe to Signal & Stakes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast platforms. New episodes drop monthly. Follow GNW Consulting on LinkedIn for episode releases, show updates, and content on marketing technology and go-to-market strategy. Watch full episodes on YouTube.