The Revenue Strategy Podcast

By Cedric Royer

Welcome to the Revenue Strategy Podcast, formerly YourTurn, hosted by Cedric Royer, founder of Jump Foundation.

On this podcast, we dissect the multiple elements to create a revenue strategy that will... more

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The podcast currently has 42 episodes available.

The Revenue Strategy Podcast episodes:

April 17, 2024The future of Customer Success
The role of customer success is evolving rapidly, and so I invited Chris Dishman, Senior VP of Totango Catalyst, discusses the evolution of customer success and the role of customer success in driving revenue growth.
We cover:
- the importance of understanding and delivering value to customers,
- measuring outcomes and value attainment,
- aligning sales, marketing, and customer success teams.
Chris also highlights the significance of listening to customers, coaching CS leaders, and building a strong CS team in a startup.

Takeaways
Customer success has evolved from being reactive to proactive, focusing on driving outcomes and value for customers.

Understanding and delivering value to customers is crucial for customer success.

Measuring outcomes and value attainment is a key metric for customer success.

Alignment between sales, marketing, and customer success teams is essential for driving revenue growth.

Listening to customers and coaching CS leaders are important aspects of leadership in customer success.

Building a strong CS team in a startup requires a holistic approach, including technical skills, commercial negotiations, and customer management.

Segmenting customers based on ARR and implementing digital motions can help scale customer success efforts.
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32min
April 03, 2024 How culture impacts revenue performance with Aga Bajer
In this conversation, Aga Bajer and Cedric discuss the role of culture in revenue growth.
They explore the three pillars of a healthy culture: belonging, meaning, and fun.
They emphasize the importance of collaboration and breaking down silos within organizations.
They also discuss the balance between authenticity and professionalism in the workplace. Additionally, they highlight the dangers of a rigid culture and provide insights on hiring the right people for culture fit. The conversation concludes with tips on building a high-performance culture.
Takeaways
Belonging is a fundamental human need and a key pillar of a healthy culture.
Meaning and impact are essential for employees to feel fulfilled and motivated in their work.
Fun at work, when understood as deep fun and enjoyment of the work itself, is necessary for employees to do their best work.
Collaboration and breaking down silos are crucial for high-performance organizations.
Balancing authenticity and professionalism allows employees to bring their best selves to work.
A rigid culture can hinder growth and performance, so it's important to be adaptable and open to change.
Hiring the right people for culture fit is essential for building a high-performance culture.
Building a high-performance culture requires intentionality, clear values, and investment in leaders.
Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Goal of the Conversation
05:07
The Three Pillars of a Healthy Culture
06:22
The Importance of Belonging in Culture
08:31
The Significance of Meaning in Culture
09:52
The Role of Fun in Culture
11:41
The Link Between Culture and Collaboration
22:04
The Dangers of a Rigid Culture
26:03
Breaking Silos and Building Collaboration
30:17
Hiring the Right People for Culture Fit
38:11
Building a High-Performance Culture
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39min
March 27, 2024 Choosing the right go-to-market motion.
Hi, ready to learn more about the importance of selecting the right go-to-market motions (GTM) and how to choose the right GTM strategy for a business?
We cover following GTMs
1. product-led growth,
2. inbound,
3. outbound,
4. partner-led motions.
5. and nearbound
Koen emphasizes the need to understand the ideal customer profile and the stage of the company before deciding on a GTM motion.
WE also discuss the challenges of transitioning from SMB to enterprise GTM and the importance of having the right skills and resources.
Takeaways
Choosing the right GTM motion requires understanding the ideal customer profile and the stage of the company.
Transitioning from SMB to enterprise GTM requires different skills and resources.
Nearbound GTM motion leverages partnerships and credible voices to stand out in a saturated market.
Measuring the success of a GTM motion requires considering revenue impact, customer impact, and marketing and sales costs.
Sound Bites
Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Setting the Context
02:07
Understanding GTM Motions
04:29
Choosing the Right GTM Motion
06:23
Transitioning from SMB to Enterprise GTM
09:27
Determining the Right Time to Change or Kill a GTM
13:44
The 10 Million ARR Benchmark
15:12
Challenges of Moving from Mid-Market to Enterprise GTM
18:17
Differentiating Nearbound from Traditional Partner Models
28:32
Adapting GTM to Regional Market Needs
32:25
Measuring the Success of a GTM Motion
36:11
Final Tips: Peer Collaboration and Benchmarking
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38min
March 20, 2024Sales Development done right
Summary
In this conversation, Cedric interviews Catherine about sales development and leadership.
They discuss the qualities of a good sales development leader, the importance of creating a welcoming environment for new hires, and the need for collaboration between sales, marketing, and revenue teams.
They also touch on the importance of quality over quantity in sales, the role of research and trigger events in outreach, and the evolving models of mid-market and enterprise SDRs.
They conclude by discussing the role of AI in the future of sales development.Takeaways
A good sales development leader creates a welcoming environment for new hires and focuses on building a collaborative team.

Quality is more important than quantity in sales, and it's crucial to go beyond metrics and understand the why behind the numbers.

Research and trigger events play a significant role in effective outreach, and messaging should be adjusted based on the context and target audience.

Collaboration between sales, marketing, and revenue teams is essential for success in sales development.

The role of AI in sales development will enhance the work of SDRs and allow them to focus on value-driven interactions.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
00:59 Qualities of a Good Sales Development Leader
02:44 Onboarding and Welcoming New Sales Development Representatives
04:06 Collaboration with Sales, Marketing, and Revenue Operations
05:34 Moving Beyond Metrics and Focusing on Quality 08:16 Personalization and Tailoring Outreach
10:41 Using Trigger Events to Drive Outreach
12:07 Educating Prospects and Building Relationships
14:17 Balancing Personalization and Efficiency
16:44 Approaching Prospects from Top-Down or Bottom-Up
19:28 Ideal Setup for Sales Development Pods
21:00 Collaboration Between SDRs and Account Executives
22:45 Differences Between Mid-Market and Enterprise SDRs
26:39 Commissioning and Incentives for SDRs
28:30 One Revenue Goal and Target for the Organization
32:33 The Role of AI in Sales Development
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35min
March 06, 2024 RSP 38 Crafting the perfect comp plan for b2b sales
How do you craft a commission plan for your sales reps?
It is a critical question I cover today with Sergio Gonzalez, CEO of Remuner.

We cover multiple topics, from aligning your commission plan with your company goals, to driving the right behaviour, to creating simple and effective ones, as well as aligning team metrics.

Enjoy the episode!
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32min
February 28, 2024 RSP 37: Outbounding Masterclass with Estefa and Cedric
With all the massively conflicting advice out there around outbounding, I decided to invite Estefa Calvo to the Revenue Strategy Podcast to dissect a working outbound strategy.
Things that we cover:
1. Quality over Quantity ... again, we keep on coming back to this in all the episodes!
2. Building a personal brand and creating a pull strategy to get the clients you want
3. An integrated outbound sequence including LinkedIn, e-mail and the phone!

And much more.

Enjoy this episode!

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30min
February 21, 2024 The fundamental shift from Leadgen to Demandgen
Are you ready to learn more how to thrive in the transition from leadgen to demandgen?
Join us on this episode of the Revenue Strategy Podcast as we uncover the essential elements of building a powerhouse brand, optimising your marketing efforts, and driving sustainable growth.
Learn from industry expert Nemanja "Funky Marketing" Zivkovic as he shares actionable insights that will transform your approach to sales and marketing alignment.

We talk about growth loops, improved collaboration between sales and marketing, creating a content strategy, and much more.

Enjoy the episode!

Wanna go deeper in the topic?
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36min
February 07, 2024Cracking the RevOps Code for B2B
This episode is a masterclass on cracking the RevOps code, even if you barely know how to start with Revenue Operations.
You will boost your business with simple RevOps strategies, thanks to the brilliant insights of RevOps Director Richard De Veer from JustEatTakeAway.com .

Once you listen how you can align sales, marketing and CS to optimise your sales engine.

You'll learn:
Discover the crucial steps to boost your revenue.

Unlock powerful insights into customer segmentation.

Learn how to optimize processes for maximum efficiency.

Harness AI to supercharge your sales effectiveness.

Explore future trends to stay ahead in the game.

Wanna go deeper in the topic?
-> Contact [email protected]
-> Sign up for the Newsletter: https://www.jump.foundation/newsletter
-> Follow Cedric on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/cedricroyer
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29min
February 01, 2024 How AI will impact sales
AI is dramatically changing sales.
Micael Oliveira founder of Amplememarket, and myself talk about how AI will impact sales:
1. We cover the concept of the 10X AE, recently launched by Tomasz Tunguz
2. We talk about how AI will impact productivity and sales performance
3. We talk about balancing automation and human interaction
and... I challenged Mica on the value of AI based outbounding if all mails enter spam or the impact on value based selling.
I loved the episode and I am sure you'll do too.
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41min
January 24, 2024 Miguel Marques on handling and preventing customer churn
Closing a client is one thing, but the real revenue lies in keeping them.
Miguel Marques from Raaft.io joined me to talk about:
- the different types of churn
- why clients churn
- how to prevent churn and how to predict churn

If you are a founder, entrepreneur or sales leader and wanna grow your business, then this episode is for you.
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31min

FAQs about The Revenue Strategy Podcast:

How many episodes does The Revenue Strategy Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 42 episodes available.