The B2B Revenue Executive Experience

Building and leading a world-class sales development team is crucial for the success of any organization.

A well-functioning team significantly impacts revenue growth, customer acquisition, and overall business expansion.

However, creating such a team requires careful planning, effective leadership, and commitment to key principles that drive excellence.

Our main question for today:

What are some best practices to run a world-class sales development team?

To help us with this today, we have Ralph Barsi, VP of Sales at Kahua, an advisor, and an investor.

Now that you know how to build and run a world-class sales development team, discover the full list of episodes at The B2B Revenue Executive Experience. If you enjoy the show, instructions to rate and review it are found here.

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The B2B Revenue Executive Experience is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so
Previous guests include: Eric Shaver, Managing Partner at Kensei Partners, Harry Spaight, Founder of the Selling with Dignity, Jeroen Corthout, Co-Founder at Salesfare
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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RevOps is a strategic function within organizations that focuses on aligning sales, marketing, and customer success teams to drive revenue growth and scalability.

It plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth functioning of these departments, optimizing processes, and maximizing revenue generation.

But how can you leverage RevOps to build a high-growth, predictable, and scalable business?

To help us with this today, we have Laura Adint, Operations and Strategy Executive at a financial services company, and Sean Lane, Founding Partner at BeaconGTM, who recently collaborated to release The Revenue Operations Manual.
Now that you know how to build a high-growth, predictable, and scalable business, discover the full list of episodes at The B2B Revenue Executive Experience. If you enjoy the show, instructions to rate and review it are found here.
Episode Resources

• Laura Adint on LinkedIn
• Sean Lane on LinkedIn
• Carlos Nouche on LinkedIn
• Lisa Schnare on LinkedIn
• The Revenue Operations Manual
  
  

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The B2B Revenue Executive Experience is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so
Previous guests include: Eric Shaver, Managing Partner at Kensei Partners, Harry Spaight, Founder of the Selling with Dignity, Jeroen Corthout, Co-Founder at Salesfare
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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The rapid advancement of technology, especially in AI, has profoundly impacted all industries and is reshaping the way we work.

As AI continues to evolve, the future of work presents both challenges and opportunities.

The outdated business playbook must evolve. Success requires a shift in mentality, internal processes, operations, and even values.

We were wondering:

How is the future of work changing, and how can you adapt to these changes effectively?

To help us with this today, we have Mary Shea, Global Chief Evangelist at HireQuotient. With over 25 years in business, Mary has held various roles, including CRO, Analyst, Evangelist, and, most recently, Co-CEO at companies such as Mediafly, Outreach, Forrester, and StartOut.

Now that you know how you can adapt to the new era of work, discover the full list of episodes at The B2B Revenue Executive Experience. If you enjoy the show, instructions to rate and review it are found here.

GUEST: Mary Shea, Global Chief Evangelist at HireQuotient

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The B2B Revenue Executive Experience is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so
Previous guests include: Eric Shaver, Managing Partner at Kensei Partners, Harry Spaight, Founder of the Selling with Dignity, Jeroen Corthout, Co-Founder at Salesfare
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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It's no surprise that AI is becoming increasingly dominant in various industries, including sales.

AI has the potential to revolutionize the sales process by automating tasks, analyzing data, and providing valuable insights.

However, despite all the excitement and hype surrounding AI sales, the human touch still plays a crucial role.

Today's question:

How can you leverage the power of human relationships in the era of AI sales?

To help us with this today, we have David Connors, Co-Founder and CEO of The Swarm, a Go-To-Network platform that gives companies and investors the keys to their extended networks and the relationship data they need to accelerate sales, recruiting, and fundraising.

GUEST: David Connors, Co-Founder and CEO of The Swarm

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Now that you know how to leverage the power of human relationships in the era of AI sales, discover the full list of episodes at The B2B Revenue Executive Experience. If you enjoy the show, instructions to rate and review it are found here.The B2B Revenue Executive Experience is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so
Previous guests include: Eric Shaver, Managing Partner at Kensei Partners, Harry Spaight, Founder of the Selling with Dignity, Jeroen Corthout, Co-Founder at Salesfare
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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With the rise of cloud computing and the increasing demand for software solutions, SaaS has emerged as a dominant model for delivering software applications to customers.

However, with intense competition and rapidly changing customer needs, SaaS companies must adopt effective strategies that will enable them to not only survive but thrive in the long run.

Before starting your own company, there are two important questions you must answer:

How can you build a successful SaaS company from the ground up?

What does it take to scale from a good idea to a productive business?

To help us with this today, we have Benjamin Johnson, Founder and CEO of Particle41. Ben is a seasoned technical co-founder with over 20 years of experience in software development and leadership. He has a proven track record of success and hands-on expertise in open-source programming. Ben excels in managing remotely distributed development teams and implementing innovative business strategies.

Now that you know how to successfully build and scale a successful SaaS company from the ground up, discover the full list of episodes at The B2B Revenue Executive Experience. If you enjoy the show, instructions to rate and review it are found here.

GUEST: Benjamin Johnson, Founder and CEO of Particle41

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The B2B Revenue Executive Experience is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so
Previous guests include: Eric Shaver, Managing Partner at Kensei Partners, Harry Spaight, Founder of the Selling with Dignity, Jeroen Corthout, Co-Founder at Salesfare
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

If you are interested in joining The B2B Revenue Executive Experience as a guest, please complete this form: fame.so/vsa-guest

So many companies start out with the goal of going public and hitting it big.

But, unfortunately, for many of them, a successful exit via a merger or purchase is far more likely.

We wondered:

What are the best strategies to position your company as the go-to-market leader during an M&A process?

To help us with this today, we have Aron Bohlig, Managing Partner at ComCap. Aron is a global digital media executive with vast experience in both startups and multinational corporations. He has achieved significant milestones as an advisor and operational executive across the US, Europe, and Asia. Aron is also the Co-Author of the book “Mastering Technical Sales: The Sales Engineer's Handbook.”

Now that you know how to position your company as a market leader during an M&A process, discover the full list of episodes at The B2B Revenue Executive Experience. If you enjoy the show, instructions to rate and review it are found here.

GUEST: Aron Bohlig, Managing Partner at ComCap

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The B2B Revenue Executive Experience is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so
Previous guests include: Eric Shaver, Managing Partner at Kensei Partners, Harry Spaight, Founder of the Selling with Dignity, Jeroen Corthout, Co-Founder at Salesfare
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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When you do something innovative and extraordinary, you go from 0 to 1.

While you might not become the next Apple or Amazon, we decided to gather the top insights to take your business to the next level.

So, we asked:

What are some of the most effective go-to-market strategies for startups going from early days to scaling up their business?

To help us with this today, we have Rags Gupta, Operating Partner at Hyperplane. Rags is also the Chief Growth Officer at Butlr, entrepreneur and operator at five startups over the past 20 years, including one IPO and one acquisition. In 2021, Rags published his book One to Ten: Finding Your Way from Startup to Scaleup.

Now that you know the most effective go-to-market strategies for startups going from early days to scaling up their business, discover the full list of episodes at The B2B Revenue Executive Experience. If you enjoy the show, instructions to rate and review it are found here.

GUEST: Rags Gupta, Operating Partner at Hyperplane

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The B2B Revenue Executive Experience is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so
Previous guests include: Eric Shaver, Managing Partner at Kensei Partners, Harry Spaight, Founder of the Selling with Dignity, Jeroen Corthout, Co-Founder at Salesfare
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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Revenue growth is a key priority for organizations.

Now, let's say you're taking over a revenue team.

Where do you start?

Or, in other words...

How should a new revenue leader inheriting an existing team with predefined goals determine what that revenue engine should look like, from hiring to structure and processes?

To help us with this today, we have George Eliopoulos, Chief Commercial Officer at Zip Co. George is an ambitious business executive with a proven track record of building and leading high-performing teams that achieve strong financial and operational results. Previously, he was Head of Sales at Pagaya, Chief Revenue Officer at Onbe, Head of Large Enterprise Sales at PayPal, and Head of Enterprise and SMB Sales at Braintree.

Now that you know where to focus your energy as a new revenue leader, discover the full list of episodes at The B2B Revenue Executive Experience. If you enjoy the show, instructions to rate and review it are found here.
GUEST: George Eliopoulos, Chief Commercial Officer at Zip Co

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The B2B Revenue Executive Experience is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so
Previous guests include: Eric Shaver, Managing Partner at Kensei Partners, Harry Spaight, Founder of the Selling with Dignity, Jeroen Corthout, Co-Founder at Salesfare
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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Organizations are constantly seeking ways to increase their revenue and achieve sustainable growth.

However, scaling revenue requires a strategic approach that goes beyond traditional sales tactics.

Therefore, we wanted to find out:

What are the top sales strategies for effectively scaling your revenue?

To help us with this today, we have Greg Nutter, Best-Selling Author of P3 Selling. Greg brings over 25 years of experience in sales, marketing, channel management, and consulting, mainly in manufacturing, distribution, services, and technology. He has been the Principal Consultant at Soloquent for nearly 20 years. Some of his past roles include Executive Director of Channel Performance Programs at Miller Heiman, Senior Director of North America at Channel Enablers, Vice President of Americas at Lascom Solutions, and Vice President of Worldwide Sales at Solimar Systems.

Now that you learned the best sales strategies for effectively scaling your revenue, discover the full list of episodes at The B2B Revenue Executive Experience. If you enjoy the show, instructions to rate and review it are found here.

GUEST: Greg Nutter, Best-Selling Author of P3 Selling

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The B2B Revenue Executive Experience is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so
Previous guests include: Eric Shaver, Managing Partner at Kensei Partners, Harry Spaight, Founder of the Selling with Dignity, Jeroen Corthout, Co-Founder at Salesfare
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

If you are interested in joining The B2B Revenue Executive Experience as a guest, please complete this form: fame.so/vsa-guest

Have you ever dreamt of starting a global company but are unsure where to begin?

Or maybe you're struggling to keep your remote team connected and productive.

The question is:
 
How do you launch a successful startup, target the perfect niche market, and navigate the complexities of remote work without losing the human touch?

To help us with this today, we have Brett Martin, Co-Founder/ Investor at Charge Ventures and Kumospace. He delves into the secret sauce for SaaS companies and how to integrate a sales team into a PLG strategy for maximum growth.
 
Brett is an entrepreneur, angel investor, pragmatist, and optimist. Having spent most of his career in the startup trenches, he now focuses on supporting other entrepreneurs as Managing Partner of a small seed-stage venture fund: Charge Ventures. Charge is a NYC-based pre-seed/seed stage venture fund. They invest 200-500k at the earliest stages of company formation and then help founders take things from 0 to 1.

Now that you know that strategically integrating a sales team into the product user journey can be a successful growth strategy for SaaS companies. Check out the full list of episodes at The B2B Revenue Executive Experience. If you enjoy the show, instructions to rate and review it are found here.

GUEST: Brett Martin, Co-Founder/ Investor at Charge Ventures and Kumospace

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The B2B Revenue Executive Experience is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so
Previous guests include: Eric Shaver, Managing Partner at Kensei Partners, Harry Spaight, Founder of the Selling with Dignity, Jeroen Corthout, Co-Founder at Salesfare
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

If you are interested in joining The B2B Revenue Executive Experience as a guest, please complete this form: fame.so/vsa-guest