In this episode of The B2B Revenue Executive Experience, host Cory Cotten-Potter speaks with Rob Auld, CRO at Readymode, to share how Readymode transformed their sales approach by reimagining the traditional SDR role and leveraging AI.


What You’ll Learn:

• How to transform the traditional SDR role from basic qualification to high-value outbound sales
• Why implementing AI should focus on solving one specific problem at a time rather than wholesale transformation
• How to successfully implement sales methodologies across marketing, sales, and leadership teams
• Why AI augmentation, not replacement, is the key to driving better customer experiences
• The critical importance of marketing-sales alignment in achieving exceptional conversion rates
• How to balance AI automation with human interaction to improve customer engagement
  
  

Rob Auld is the Chief Revenue Officer at Readymode, a leading predictive dialing software company recognized as one of Canada's top-growing companies in 2023. With a vast background in sales leadership at companies like TELUS, Salesforce, and Avaya, Rob has consistently driven exceptional revenue growth, including scaling SOTI to $100M in revenue within three years and doubling revenue at Auvik.


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• Rob's LinkedIn Profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/robauld/
• Readymode's Website - https://readymode.com/ 
• Readymode's LinkedIn Page - https://www.linkedin.com/company/readymode
• Readymode's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/readymode/  

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• Episode 189: 5 Things CRM Software Should Help You Do w/ Jeroen Corthout
• Episode 299: How to Break the Used Car Salesperson Stereotype with Harry Spaight
• Episode 301: From Tech Sales to Business Conversation with Eric Shaver

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In this episode of The B2B Revenue Executive Experience, host Cory Cotten-Potter speaks with Jennelle McGrath, Founder and CEO of Market Veep, to share insights about transforming sales and marketing strategies in the manufacturing and industrial sectors while maintaining the human touch that makes these industries unique.


What You’ll Learn:

• How to successfully implement CRM systems in traditional manufacturing companies
• Why manufacturing companies must balance traditional "boots on the ground" sales with modern digital strategies
• The Trade Show Success Framework for maximizing ROI
• How to achieve sales and marketing alignment in traditionally siloed manufacturing organizations
• Why company culture and value alignment are crucial for sustainable business growth in modern manufacturing
• The Technology Adoption Framework for helping traditional businesses embrace digital transformation
  
  

With over 20 years of entrepreneurial experience, Jennelle began her journey by founding her first business at age 18 while studying business and marketing at Merrimack College. Under her leadership, Market Veep has achieved recognition as a diamond HubSpot partner and landed on the Inc. 5000 regionals list after achieving 79% revenue growth over two years. Jennelle is particularly known for helping manufacturing and industrial companies modernize their sales and marketing strategies, bringing contemporary digital solutions to traditionally relationship-focused industries.


GUEST: Jennelle McGrath, Founder and CEO of Market Veep


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• Episode 301: From Tech Sales to Business Conversation with Eric Shaver

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In this episode of The B2B Revenue Executive Experience, host Cory Cotten-Potter speaks with Karla Jo Helms, Anti-PR Chief Strategist of JOTO PR Disruptors, to share her innovative approach to PR that combines crisis management principles with advanced media algorithms to help companies build and protect their market position.


What You’ll Learn:

• How to leverage mathematical formulas and crisis management principles for a proactive PR strategy
• The proven framework for calculating PR exposure needs based on market size and audience reach
• Why staying visible and consistently communicating purpose is crucial for 86% of successful tech CEOs
• How to build media relationships by providing value rather than seeking publicity
• The critical principles of crisis communication and common mistakes to avoid
• Why defensive PR strategies fail and how to take control of your narrative
  
  

Karla Jo Helms is the Anti-PR Chief Strategist of JOTO PR Disruptors, a globally recognized agency known for its innovative anti-PR strategies. With a distinguished background in crisis management, she has pioneered an approach that combines advanced media algorithms with traditional PR methods to create highly effective campaigns. Her expertise stems from extensive experience working with healthcare and technology organizations, where she developed mathematical and data-driven approaches to public relations.



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Check out our three most downloaded episodes:

• Episode 189: 5 Things CRM Software Should Help You Do w/ Jeroen Corthout
• Episode 299: How to Break the Used Car Salesperson Stereotype with Harry Spaight
• Episode 301: From Tech Sales to Business Conversation with Eric Shaver

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In this episode of The B2B Revenue Executive Experience, host Cory Cotten-Potter speaks with Becky Lawlor, Founder and Chief Research & Content Officer of Redpoint, to share proven strategies for creating compelling thought leadership content that drives engagement and builds brand authority in B2B tech marketing.


What You’ll Learn:

• How original research instantly differentiates content by providing unique insights no other brand can claim
• Why traditional B2B content often falls short by recycling the same third-party statistics and generic insights
• The critical elements needed to build an effective research-driven content strategy that fuels a year of marketing
• How to structure survey questions to generate compelling headlines while maintaining data integrity
• How AI is increasing the importance of original research as generic content becomes more prevalent
  
  

With over 15 years of experience in B2B tech content marketing, Becky has established herself as an expert in creating differentiated content through innovative research methodologies. Having worked with notable brands like Adobe and Zapier, she has pioneered approaches to original research that drive engagement and enhance brand storytelling. Becky's expertise in transforming data into compelling narratives has helped numerous B2B tech companies elevate their authority and generate meaningful content marketing results.


GUEST: Becky Lawlor, Founder and Chief Research & Content Officer of Redpoint


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• Episode 301: From Tech Sales to Business Conversation with Eric Shaver

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In this episode of The B2B Revenue Executive Experience, host Cory Cotten-Potter speaks with Julie Thomas, President and CEO of ValueSelling Associates, to reveal how entrepreneurs can transform their approach to sales from uncomfortable necessity to confident value creation.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to transition from technical expertise to effective selling without compromising authenticity
• Why listening and questioning skills matter more than traditional "pitch and present" approaches
• The four fundamental questions every sales conversation must address to drive meaningful outcomes
• How to quantify value in a way that resonates with prospects and builds credibility
• The “Stop Selling > Start Solving” framework for transforming uncomfortable sales conversations into value-driven discussions
• Why AI will enhance but not replace the human elements of consultative selling
  
  

Julie Thomas is the President and CEO of ValueSelling Associates and leader of Growist, bringing decades of sales leadership experience to help revenue leaders achieve unprecedented results. A former Gartner executive turned sales methodology expert, Julie has established ValueSelling as an award-winning training provider serving mid-size and enterprise companies worldwide. She is the author of the bestselling book “The Power of Value Selling: The Gold Standard to Drive Revenue and Create Customers for Life” and pioneer of the “Stop Selling, Start Solving” program designed specifically for entrepreneurs and small businesses.


GUEST: Julie Thomas, President and CEO of ValueSelling Associates


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Want to master the art of leading successful tech acquisitions? In this episode of The B2B Revenue Executive Experience, host Cory Cotten-Potter speaks with Alyse Daghelian, CRO at Rocket Software, to explore how she guided a $2.2B acquisition integrating 750+ employees.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why leading with empathy and culture is crucial when integrating acquired teams
• The "Welcome Home" framework for making newly acquired employees feel valued and heard
• How to structure intentional face-to-face meetings to build momentum and unite teams around common goals
• Why data-driven account planning combined with field-level relationships drives successful cross-selling
• How to maintain cultural values through significant organizational change
  
  

With a unique background in computer science, engineering, and sales leadership, Alyse brings over 25 years of experience from influential roles at IBM and ServiceNow. Prior to joining Rocket Software, she served as Global VP of Cloud Expert Services at IBM and Senior Vice President of Global Sales at ServiceNow.

GUEST: Alyse Daghelian, CRO at Rocket Software
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• Episode 299: How to Break the Used Car Salesperson Stereotype with Harry Spaight
• Episode 301: From Tech Sales to Business Conversation with Eric Shaver

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What if you could transform your small business into an actual million-dollar machine? In this episode of The B2B Revenue Executive Experience, host Cory Cotten-Potter speaks with Ernesto Mandowski, Founder of The Million Dollar Machine, to dive into why so many entrepreneurs get stuck at the $1M mark and how to break through.


Ernesto is a multi-faceted entrepreneur, author, and business consultant specializing in transforming businesses into momentum-driven machines. With over 15 years of experience, including leading the turnaround of a $100 million family-owned steakhouse chain, he has developed deep expertise in helping small businesses harness the power of technology for sustainable growth.


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GUEST: Ernesto Mandowsky, Founder of The Million Dollar Machine


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• Episode 301: From Tech Sales to Business Conversation with Eric Shaver

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Traditional lead generation is no longer enough—B2B companies must focus on building real, lasting connections. In this episode of The B2B Revenue Executive Experience, host Cory sits down with Moaaz Nagori, Head of Marketing at ConvergeX Connections, to discuss the shift toward relationship-driven marketing. They explore the rise of B2B influencer marketing, the power of micro-events, and how businesses can create meaningful engagement beyond transactional networking.

Moaaz shares best practices for hosting impactful events, measuring the ROI of relationship-building, and balancing short-term wins with long-term growth. His key insight? Only 1-3% of prospects are ready to buy at any time, but nurturing the remaining 97% can unlock major opportunities. Tune in to learn how to move beyond outdated lead-gen tactics and build a marketing strategy for sustainable success.

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GUEST: Moaaz Nagori, Head of Marketing at ConvergeX Connections

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• Episode 301: From Tech Sales to Business Conversation with Eric Shaver

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What do playing 1,000 nights in clubs and running a $100M+ business have in common?  According to Lee Benson, everything. In this episode of The B2B Revenue Executive Experience, we sit down with Lee to discuss how the MIND Methodology can align teams, drive growth, and create unprecedented business value.

Lee is a bestselling author, successful entrepreneur, and CEO of Execute to Win (ETW), bringing over three decades of expertise in value creation, leadership, and strategic execution. As the creator of the MIND (Most Important Number and Drivers) Methodology, Lee has transformed numerous organizations by helping them align their actions with core objectives to enhance team performance and drive growth.

His impressive track record includes founding eight companies, most notably growing Able Aerospace into a 500-person operation before executing a successful nine-figure exit to Textron. Beyond his operational success, Lee is a trusted advisor leading CEO mastermind groups and shares his insights through his book "Your Most Important Number" and various media outlets, including The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, CNBC, and Bloomberg.

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GUEST: Lee Benson, CEO of Execute to Win

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In this episode of The B2B Revenue Executive Experience, Phillip Swan, Chief Product Officer and GTM at The AI Solution Group, joins host Cory Cotten-Potter to explore the intricacies of GTM strategy, the importance of solving "migraine-level problems" for customers, and how to leverage AI responsibly to solve real-world problems.

With a career spanning several decades, Phillip has a rich background in engineering, product management, and sales, having held senior roles at companies such as Microsoft, PCC Wireless, Red Trident, Coterie, Exonome, and LingoAid. His expertise lies in pioneering innovative technologies, especially in the fields of wireless communication and AI.

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GUEST: Phillip Swan, Chief Product Officer and GTM at The AI Solution Group

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