Have you ever heard of trenches within a startup? Maybe you’re in the midst of them currently. Either way, in this episode, we dive into the dynamic world of startups, growth, and the intriguing synergy between sales and marketing. We’ll discuss the bonds that form during the scrappy startup grind and how these connections can shape your journey and lead to remarkable insights. Our guest, Adam Aarons, Chief Revenue Officer at Drata, spills the secrets of successful sales and marketing collaborat...
Oct 09, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 212
What if you aren’t using the right kind of selling? The type of selling that will lead you to a deal valued at $5 billion or more? We’re talking mega deals. Jamal Reimer, Founder of Enterprise Sellers, has finessed the ‘right’ kind of selling through dogged research, perseverance, and a lot of grit. And guess what? He shares all of his tactical strategies in this episode. Click play to hear the exact strategies that propelled him to the forefront of the industry with a staggering $160 million in...
Oct 02, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 211
Let’s face it. There are a lot of myths and misconceptions about the importance of pre-sales. Do we need it, or do we not? Is it important, or is it insignificant? What if we told you that companies with solid pre-sales capabilities consistently achieve 40-50% win rates in new business and 80-90% in renewal business? So, what's the secret to a solid pre-sales process? Our guest, Adam Freeman, Buyer Enablement Director at The Access Group, explores the misguided beliefs around pre-sales. Through ...
Sep 25, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 210
What happens when executive leadership and operational teams work together harmoniously? How can a successful duet between these two important roles drive business growth? Well, it creates a dynamic and efficient working environment. Collaboration and communication become seamless, resulting in increased productivity, effectiveness, and ultimately, business growth. In this episode, Richard De Veer and Imad Qutob, from Just Eat Takeaway, join us as we explore their journey of bringing Just Eat Ta...
Sep 18, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 209
How do you navigate the challenges of growth and evolution while maintaining alignment within an organization? What strategies need to be implemented to overcome alignment issues and ensure that teams are working towards the same objectives? All of these can be answered through the power of effective leadership. In this episode of Reveal: The Revenue Intelligence Podcast, we had the pleasure of welcoming Kevin Yuann, Chief Business Officer of NerdWallet, to the show. Kevin brings nearly a decade...
Sep 11, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 208
It’s no surprise… The advent of AI has sparked a rapid pace of innovation and businesses are leveraging this technology to solve their most pressing challenges and goals. But what if we told you that it’s not just the AI technology itself that is leading to growth? Plot twist: It's about taking a customer-centric approach and focusing on the business need. In this episode of Reveal: The Revenue Intelligence Podcast, Craig Hanson, the Senior Director of Go-to-Market Strategy Enablement at Gong, s...
Sep 04, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 207
As sales leaders, we all want to strive to tap into the true power and potential of our sales team. Why? To build better relationships and drive results. But what are the secrets to effectively coaching a sales team? Sarah Bedwell knows them all and wants to share them specifically with you. Here are the key things you’ll learn in this episode: Why coaching is a crucial tool for sales leaders to improve sales performance. The importance of prioritizing coaching activities. The need for a strateg...
Aug 28, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 206
What the hell does revenue intelligence mean and why should we give a damn about it? Well, Reveal is due for a new era… An era of doubling down on revenue intelligence - diving into the nitty gritty of what it is and how to use it to your advantage. As we embark on this journey, we’re going to cover what the hell revenue intelligence actually means and why you should, and need to, give a damn about it. And we're dedicated to providing you with novel, creative content that inspires you to optimiz...
Aug 21, 2023•6 min•Season 1Ep. 205
In this week's episode, we're coming to you from our latest Celebrate Session, featuring Dan Morgese, Sr. Manager of Thought Leadership at Gong. Dan walks us though the latest Gong Labs data that unlocks the reality of how to make your team’s activity as impactful as possible. He also reveals data around how context, prioritization, and automation can help your team win more deals.
Aug 14, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 204
What does a stellar RevOps + Sales partnership look like? Well, from the RevOps perspective, RevOps should be like the “hidden DJ of a company,” as Rob Blomquist, VP of Revenue Operations at Cyncly, would call it - remixing strategies, removing friction, and pumping up the revenue beat to make customers groove to the rhythm of success. This one is going to be a hit for every sales or RevOps leader who wants to work better, together. Here are the key things you’ll learn in this episode: How to un...
Aug 07, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 203
Just like everything else, sales is constantly evolving. If we want to continue to grow, we need to know what the hell ops should actually be doing. James Underhill, the Senior Director of Sales Operations and Strategy at MongoDB, has cracked the code - sharing his secrets to sales team effectiveness. In this episode, James shares valuable insights and experiences throughout the episode, shedding light on the evolving nature of sales roles and the misconceptions surrounding technical knowledge. ...
Jul 31, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 203
We all know how much of an impact technology has on all areas of business. Focusing on sales, utilizing tech can be the breaking point for closing the deal, identifying pain points, and more. In this episode, Mallory Lee, the VP of Operations at Nylas, explores how pain points differ at different levels of an organization and how saving time is a compelling message for individual contributors, while executives are more concerned with holistic business solutions. She discusses the significance of...
Jul 24, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 202
Successful salespeople are those who are genuinely passionate about the solutions they are selling and truly believe in the value it brings to customers. It is not just about making a sale, but about understanding the customer's needs and genuinely wanting to provide a solution that will benefit them. On this episode of Reveal: The Revenue Intelligence Podcast, our guest, Dan Storey, shares his journey from being introduced to mindset techniques through a CD, to applying those techniques in his ...
Jul 17, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 201
How can customer success in sales be the pivot point for your company? Josh Vitello knows exactly how. Josh is a highly accomplished professional serving as the Chief Success Officer at Tableau, a leading data analytics and visualization company, and as a Customer Success & Sales Executive at Salesforce, a global leader in customer relationship management. With a strong focus on customer success, Josh brings extensive expertise in driving strategic growth and fostering strong client relation...
Jul 10, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 200
Guy Raz is on Reveal. This is not a drill! Guy has hosted some of the most popular business podcasts including “How I Build This” of all time. But today? Danny and Corrina get the rare opportunity to turn the mic on him. In his 500+ conversations with the most influential entrepreneurs and leaders of our time, Guy has noticed 3 x-factors that all wildly successful companies have in common.
Jul 03, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 199
Kelly Lewis is a force to be reckoned with in the world of sales enablement and revenue growth. With her expertise and passion, she has transformed teams, processes, and strategies, driving remarkable success for organizations across the board. As the Vice President of Revenue Enablement at Highspot, a leading sales enablement platform, Kelly Lewis is responsible for architecting and executing world-class enablement strategies. On this episode of Reveal: The Revenue Intelligence Podcast, Danny i...
Jun 26, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 198
Bryan Bayless, the Vice President of Go-to-Market Operations at Gong, is a seasoned leader with a deep understanding of sales operations and strategy. With his extensive experience and expertise, Bryan has played a pivotal role in driving the success of Gong and its go-to-market initiatives. He brings a wealth of knowledge in sales operations, sales enablement, and analytics to his role. He leverages data-driven insights to identify areas for improvement, streamline workflows, and enable the sal...
Jun 19, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 197
From the basketball court to the sales workforce, it all boils down to fundamentals and managing the complexity you’re faced with. Scott Gibbs, former basketball coach for Drew University and now the Senior Vice President of Global Enterprise, has experienced a huge amount of change in his career. But through it all, he managed to deal with the complexity and acquisitions he was faced with. In this episode of Reveal: The Revenue Intelligence Podcast, Scott shares his non-negotiable, fundamental ...
Jun 12, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 196
Catherine Mangungu is the fearless, female start-up entrepreneur who founded Think RevOps - a leading revenue operations consultancy in the Tech & SaaS space with a mission to empower businesses to create the most impact in their customer journey and achieve repeatability, predictability and growth. She has been recognised as one of the UK top 100 female entrepreneurs by the Telegraph and Natwest and is also an advocate for empowering women in business and often mentors female founders as we...
Jun 05, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 195
What does it take to succeed as a rising star or an established leader in the business world? Oliver Jay's impressive leadership as CRO of Asana catapulted the company's revenue from $20 million to over half a billion dollars. He spearheaded the company's expansion into nine countries, boosting international revenue contribution to over half of Asana's total revenue when the company went public. In this episode, Oliver shares invaluable insights from his treasure chest of knowledge and experienc...
May 29, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 194
When Macy Tanking and Will Post combined their unique talents and passions, they found a powerful synergy that changed the course of their careers. Little did they know, their partnership would unlock the unexpected potential of their sales team, sparking a journey of accelerated business success. Macy is the Head of Sales Enablement and Will is the VP of Revenue, both at VidMob. In this episode, they talk about fostering trust within your sales enablement and revenue teams by utilizing collabor...
May 22, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 193
Today's guest is Kelly Schuur, the startup sales expert and Co-Founder of Kanda Group. They're revolutionizing the way we approach sales enablement. With their wealth of knowledge and experience, they teach innovative techniques for maximizing your startup growth and share the secrets they've learned throughout their career. Kelly has worked for Google, Intercom, Box and has been in multiple sales roles that have shaped their knowledge on how to effectively lead sales teams. In this episode, Kel...
May 15, 2023•46 min•Season 1Ep. 192
In this episode, we’re taking a new spin on things and looking at sales through a B2C perspective. Alex Levin, CEO and Co-Founder of Regal.io, is leading conversations with people that help them hit their growth goals way faster through the power of a personal touch in an increasingly digital world. He grew up in New York, and received his BA from Harvard and soon developed a mission to help B2C brands achieve their growth goals faster than ever. In this episode, he shares the importance of crea...
May 08, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 191
Enablement works best when the sales leader and reps are working closely from day one. They understand, before a person comes in, what their background is and what they need to be most successful. Caroline Holt is a results-oriented leader with extensive experience reducing friction in the sales and renewal process for AMs, AEs and SDRs. She has a passion for designing sales training programs, onboard and up-skill sales teams, owning the product marketing voice and managing the solutions enginee...
May 01, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 190
Technology can be the one factor that can absolutely boost your sales team's success to gain a competitive advantage of up to a million dollars a year. Don’t believe it? Pere Codina did it. Pere Codina, CEO of Kompyte, joins Corrina to discuss how you can evolutionize your sales process and maximize ROI using AI-powered sales battle cards. He covers how AI and technology can help optimize existing processes and generate a competitive advantage, the value of a sales team knowing what the competit...
Apr 24, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 189
Who wants to know the secrets of sales enablement success? It all starts with grit, grind, and a learners mindset. Doug Grigg, CRO of Showpad, has 15 years of experience in sales leadership and knows exactly how to transform sales processes and maximize ROI through the power of sales enablement. Doug Grigg had a long career in the tech world and saw first-hand how the industry had changed. People were no longer looking for technology advantages, but for solutions that could provide real business...
Apr 17, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 188
It’s okay to bring the “L” word into sales enablement…LOVE of course! Helen Fanucci, a best-selling author, sales leader, a team builder at Microsoft, and a walking treasure chest full of wisdom, shares her sales leader secrets with Danny on this episode of Reveal. She drops her top-tier wisdom on leading an effective sales team through our remote world, retaining top talent, and looking beyond the quota and activating your sellers as human-beings. All with a healthy dose of love. Resources: Lin...
Apr 10, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 187
Sales enablement is not a one-off gig. It’s all about reinforcement and accountability. Want to know how to build those 2 things into your enablement processes? You’ve come to the right episode. Brooke Bachesta, Head of Commercial learning design at JLL Technologies, joins Danny to share her expertise on how to build and sustain a knowledge-filled sales team, set clear expectations along the way, and ensure that the learnings from those enablement training sessions don’t end up forgotten a week ...
Apr 03, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 190
If you’re contemplating making the shift from your current job to a sales position, you’re at the right place. Ernest Owusu, the Sales Development Leader at 6sense, shares his wild journey from being a former NFL player, to becoming a sales professional. He shares a how-to on providing the proper experience for your sales team, the opportunities arising for sales with AI technologies, and what hiring managers should be looking for when bringing on a new seller. Resources: Harvard Business Review...
Mar 27, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 189
The secret to your bottom line success? Team buy-in. The secret to team buy-in? This episode’s guest has a pretty convincing argument for her best answer to that huge question. Jess Schultz, Founder and CEO of Amplify Group, shares her secret weapon for getting team buy-in, and the 3 foundational things every sales team needs in order to succeed—and, avoid unnecessary burn.
Mar 20, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 188
