August 15, 2024

The New GTM Playbook (With Sid Kumar)

46 minutes

The majority of revenue comes after the initial sales. A 5% lift in retention can lead to a 20-95% increase in revenue. But most companies neglect the customer side - so we need a new playbook.

That's exactly what we talked about with Sid Kumar, VP of GTM Strategy & Planning at Databricks.

(00:00) - Introduction

(02:23) - Meet Sid

(03:05) - The Need for a New Go-to-Market Playbook

(03:17) - Defining a Connected Go-to-Market Strategy

(04:52) - Challenges in Customer Journey Mapping

(06:02) - Practical Steps for Creating a Unified Customer Journey

(12:28) - The Importance of Keeping It Simple

(16:48) - Adapting Go-to-Market Strategies for Different Segments

(17:34) - Diagnosing Revenue Leakage and Efficiency

(24:20) - Entering New Markets: Challenges and Missteps

(24:57) - Unpacking the New Playbook: Customer First Approach

(25:24) - Reframing Marketing and Sales Alignment

(27:14) - The Role of Customer Success in Go-To-Market Strategy

(30:50) - Breaking Down Organizational Silos

(38:42) - The Evolving Role of Revenue Operations

(42:30) - Always Planning: Adapting to Market Changes

(45:49) - Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Sources
Winning by Design, CS as a profit center
Hubspot & Pavilion RevOps survey

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August 15, 2024

The New GTM Playbook (With Sid Kumar)

46 minutes

The majority of revenue comes after the initial sales. A 5% lift in retention can lead to a 20-95% increase in revenue. But most companies neglect the customer side - so we need a new playbook.

That's exactly what we talked about with Sid Kumar, VP of GTM Strategy & Planning at Databricks.