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Sales Players

Sales Players, LLCwww.salesplayers.co
The #1 resource for top players in Tech Startup Sales. Hosted by Jesse Woodbury, an expert in early-stage startup selling, Sales Players features weekly, actionable ideas for reps, founders, and operators by exploring the mindset, skills, and tools high performers use to generate pipeline, close deals, and build wealth in Tech Sales.
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Episodes

How to Use AI to Hit Your Goal in 2025 with Dustin Beaudoin of ChatAE

Dustin Beaudoin is the Founder of ChatAE, a copilot built for pre- and post-call tasks. Built to prep for calls, write recap emails, and plan next steps while coaching you to become an elite seller. Dustin joins SP to share ideas for leveraging AI in your sales process. SPONSORS: • Leadfeeder (Turn Page Views into Pipeline) - https://dash.partnerstack.com/leadfeeder/links⁠ - SP fans use this link for an extended, 21-day free trial • Salesblazers (Free Sales Networking Community) - https://www.sa...

Dec 12, 202438 min

The Sales Ops Path to CRO with Kevin McIntyre of Dealfront

Kevin McIntyre is the CRO of Dealfront. In this episode he joins the Sales Players to share insights from his career journey to CRO. SPONSORS: • Leadfeeder (Turn Page Views into Pipeline) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://leadfeeder.partnerlinks.io/rsscjriylqgb this link for an extended, 21-day free trial • Salesblazers (Free Sales Networking Community) - https://www.salesforce.com/blog/sales/salesblazer-community-sign-up/?utm_campaign=amer_sfpartners&utm_medium=offline_promo&utm_source=podcast&utm...

Nov 21, 202446 min

The Work Before the Work, Learning the Habits of Elite Sellers with Paul M. Caffrey

Paul M. Caffrey is a Dublin-based Author, Speaker & Sales Performance Coach. He joins the Sales Players to share insights from his work as an AE coach and author of the book: The Work Before the Work: The Hidden Habits Elite Sales Professionals Use to Outperform the Competition. SPONSORS: • Leadfeeder (Turn Page Views into Pipeline) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://leadfeeder.partnerlinks.io/rsscjriylqgb - SP fans use this link for an extended, 21-day free trial • Salesblazers (Free Sales Networking Commun...

Nov 15, 202452 min

Finding Your Edge in Sales with Jeb Blount of Sales Gravy

Jeb Blount is the author of 15 books, including Fanatical Prospecting , a staple in the modern tech sales world. Jeb is a coach and advisor and founded Sales Gravy to help sales organizations, sales leaders, and sales professionals sell more. Jeb joins the Sales Players to share ideas for mastering sales conversations, building discipline in prospecting and using AI to enhance productivity. SPONSORS: • Leadfeeder (Turn Page Views into Pipeline) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://leadfeeder.partnerlinks.io/rsscjri...

Nov 04, 202457 min

Building a Process-Driven Sales Team with Mike Simmons of Catalyst

Mike Simmons is the Founder of Catalyst A.C.T.S which helps technical SaaS founders and team leaders scale their organizations from $2M - $80M ARR using design thinking. Mike is based in Phoenix, AZ and joins the Sales Players to share insights around process, people, communication and leadership. SPONSORS: • Leadfeeder (Turn Page Views into Pipeline) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://leadfeeder.partnerlinks.io/rsscjriylqgb⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - SP fans use this link for an extended, 21-day free trial • Salesblazers (Free Sale...

Oct 23, 202455 min

Key Skills for Selling in a Startup with Egan Montgomery of Backstroke

Egan Montgomery is the Co-Founder of Backstroke, a GenAI email platform marketers. Based in Indy, Egan joins the Sales Players to share lessons learned from his career journey from Intern to Founder. SPONSORS: • Leadfeeder (Turn Page Views into Pipeline) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://leadfeeder.partnerlinks.io/rsscjriylqgb⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - SP fans use this link for an extended, 21-day free trial • Salesblazers (Free Sales Networking Community) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.salesforce.com/blog/sales/salesblazer-community-s...

Oct 18, 202440 min

A Founder's Guide to Career Growth & Transformation with Corey Kossack of Aspireship

Corey Kossack is the Founder & CEO of Aspireship a career acceleration platform built for the modern workforce. Corey's based in Scottsdale, Arizona and he joins the Sales Players to share his perspective on the current state of the job market while sharing lessons on career growth, transition and re-invention. SPONSORS: • Leadfeeder (Turn Page Views into Pipeline) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://leadfeeder.partnerlinks.io/rsscjriylqgb⁠⁠⁠⁠ - SP fans use this link for an extended, 21-day free trial • Salesblaz...

Oct 07, 202449 min

Elevating Your Sales Process with Automation with Shimmy Savitsky of Esek

Shimmy Savitsky is the Founder of Esek, an automation consulting agency that specializes in helping salespeople. Shimmy joins the Sales Players to share some ideas for incorporating more automation into the sales process. SPONSORS: • Leadfeeder (Turn Page Views into Pipeline) - ⁠⁠⁠https://leadfeeder.partnerlinks.io/rsscjriylqgb⁠⁠⁠ - SP fans use this link for an extended, 21-day free trial • evyAI (AI Content Assistant for LinkedIn) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://evyai.com/?via=salesplayers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ EPISODE ...

Oct 01, 202449 min

How to Start Building an Online Brand (That Actually Helps You Sell) - Live Replay from SP Virtual Meetup

A replay from our most recent SP virtual meetup. Join us in Slack to get notified about the next one: https://www.launchpass.com/saas_sales_players SPONSORS: • Leadfeeder (Turn Page Views into Pipeline) - ⁠⁠⁠https://leadfeeder.partnerlinks.io/rsscjriylqgb⁠⁠⁠ - SP fans use this link for an extended, 21-day free trial • evyAI (AI Content Assistant for LinkedIn) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://evyai.com/?via=salesplayers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CONNECT WITH JESSE: • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessewoodbury/ • Websi...

Sep 21, 202434 min

Ideas for Staying Motivated in Sales & Humanizing Sales Metrics with Phil Putnam

Phil Putnam is a speaker, author, coach & workshop leader helping leaders get top team performance and extend employee tenure. He joins the Sales Players to share insights into staying motivated in sales. SPONSORS: • Leadfeeder (Turn Page Views into Pipeline) - ⁠⁠https://leadfeeder.partnerlinks.io/rsscjriylqgb⁠⁠ - SP fans use this link for an extended, 21-day free trial • evyAI (AI Content Assistant for LinkedIn) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://evyai.com/?via=salesplayers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ EPISODE LINKS: • Connect ...

Sep 19, 202438 min

From AE to CEO & Driving Sales with Personalized Gifts with Kris Rudeegraap of Sendoso

Kris Rudeegraap is the Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Sendoso, the gifting and direct mail platform that helps revenue teams 6x second call rates, double win rates and close deals 29% faster. Kris joins the Sales Players to share how he used the skills he developed as an AE to launch a category leading company. SPONSORS: • Leadfeeder (Turn Page Views into Pipeline) - ⁠https://leadfeeder.partnerlinks.io/rsscjriylqgb⁠ - SP fans use this link for an extended, 21-day free trial • evyAI (AI Content Assis...

Sep 12, 202442 min

Mastering Comp Negotiation with Devon Hennig

Devon Hennig, Author of "The Senior Compensation Bible" and "How to Be VP" Host @BoardroomConfidential and SaaS Consultant & Analyst joins the Sales Players to share the secrets top execs use to negotiate their comp. SPONSORS: • Leadfeeder (Turn Page Views into Pipeline) - https://leadfeeder.partnerlinks.io/rsscjriylqgb - SP fans use this link for an extended, 21-day free trial EPISODE LINKS: • Get the Senior Compensation Bible: https://devonhennig.gumroad.com/l/jvmyr • 1:1 Comp Consulting: ...

Sep 05, 202448 min

Remote Work, AI, and Predictions on the Future of Sales with Scott Leese

Scott Leese is the CEO & Founder of Scott Leese Consulting. Based in Austin, Texas, he's an advisor, author, investor, former executive sales leader. Scott sits down with the Sales Players to share his perspectives on the current state of the B2B sales industry. SPONSORS: • Leadfeeder (Turn Page Views into Pipeline) - https://leadfeeder.partnerlinks.io/rsscjriylqgb - SP fans use this link for an extended, 21-day free trial • evyAI (AI Content Assistant for LinkedIn) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://evyai.com/...

Aug 29, 202455 min

Understanding: Comp Plans, PIPs, Severance, Equity Grants & Commission Issues with Dan Goodman

Dan Goodman is the founder of Dan Goodman Employment Advisory. Based in Boston, MA, Dan has been a fierce and passionate advocate for employees for over three decades. Dan joins the Sales Players to share his mission is to provide truth and transparency around the employer/employee relations. SPONSORS: • Leadfeeder (Turn Page Views into Pipeline) - https://leadfeeder.partnerlinks.io/rsscjriylqgb - SP fans use this link for an extended, 21-day free trial • evyAI (AI Content Assistant for LinkedIn...

Aug 21, 202450 min

Closing More Complex Deals with Krysten Conner

Krysten Conner spent 12 years in Enterprise sales as an Account Executive with multi-billion dollar tech companies like Salesforce, Tableau and Outreach. Based in Dallas, Texas, she helps sellers close more complex deals. She joins the Sales Players to share insights from her career, content and trainings. SPONSORS: • Leadfeeder (Turn Page Views into Pipeline) - https://leadfeeder.partnerlinks.io/rsscjriylqgb - SP fans use this link for an extended, 21-day free trial • evyAI (AI Content Assistan...

Aug 13, 202454 min

Growing Your Exposure with GenAI with Joe Apfelbaum of evyAI

Joe Apfelbaum is the Founder of evyAI and the author of High Energy Networking. Based in Brooklyn, NY, Joe joins the Sales Players to share how AI will change the way sellers build pipeline and close deals. SPONSORS: • evyAI (AI Content Assistant for LinkedIn) - https://evyai.com/?via=salesplayers⁠ • Leadfeeder (Turn Page Views into Pipeline) - https://leadfeeder.partnerlinks.io/rsscjriylqgb - SP fans use this link for an extended, 21-day free trial EPISODE LINKS: • Connect with Joe: https://www...

Aug 07, 20241 hr 4 min

Finding Balance & Community in Sales with JC Pollard of Holistic Sales Co/Gong

JC Pollard is an AE at Gong and Co-Founder of Holistic Sales Co. based in Austin, TX. In this episode, JC shares how he got his start in sales, going from SDR to leading a paid sales community. SPONSORS: • Leadfeeder (Turn Page Views into Pipeline) - https://leadfeeder.partnerlinks.io/rsscjriylqgb - SP fans use this link for an extended, 21-day free trial EPISODE LINKS: • Connect with JC: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jc-pollard/ • Join Holistic Sales: https://www.holisticsalesco.com/ CONNECT WITH...

Jul 31, 202454 min

1080s, 1099s and Balancing Sales Leadership as a Competitive Snowboarder with Jayden Belcher

By day, Jayden Belcher leads Enterprise GTM at Britive and by night she competes as a sponsored, pro snowboarder. Based in Phoenix, AZ, Jayden shares with the Sales Players how she balances her day-to-day sales leadership with competitive snowboarding. SPONSORS: • Leadfeeder (Turn Page Views into Pipeline) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://leadfeeder.partnerlinks.io/rsscjriylqgb ⁠⁠ - SP fans use this link for an extended, 21-day free trial • Surfe (LinkedIn Prospecting Streamlined) - https://www.surfe.com...

Jul 24, 202453 min

Why Sales Skills Are Life Skills with Shane Jamison

Shane Jamison is a Dallas-based, high performance sales coach who helps sellers blow past quota. He joins the Sales Players to share lessons in selling, business ownership and life in general. SPONSORS: • Leadfeeder (Turn Page Views into Pipeline) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://leadfeeder.partnerlinks.io/rsscjriylqgb ⁠⁠ - SP fans use this link for an extended, 21-day free trial • Surfe (LinkedIn Prospecting Streamlined) - https://www.surfe.com/?kfl_ln=jesse-woodbury EPISODE LINKS: • Connect with Shane:...

Jul 17, 202452 min

Building an Audience on LinkedIn & Going from Seller to Co-Founder with Sarah Brazier of Dimmo

Sarah Brazier is the Co-Founder of Dimmo a solution for watching SaaS demos without jumping into sales cycles. SPONSORS: • Leadfeeder (Turn Page Views into Pipeline) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://leadfeeder.partnerlinks.io/rsscjriylqgb ⁠⁠ - SP fans use this link for an extended, 21-day free trial • Surfe (LinkedIn Prospecting Streamlined) - https://www.surfe.com/?kfl_ln=jesse-woodbury EPISODE LINKS: • Connect with Sarah: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjbrazier/ • Get on Dimmo: https://www.dimmo.ai/ CONN...

Jul 09, 202455 min

Driving Execution Excellence for Sales with Ross Rich of Accord

Ross Rich is the CEO & Co-Founder of Accord, which helps revenue teams drive execution excellence by enforcing their standards for how they sell, onboard, and expand w/ customers. SPONSORS: • Leadfeeder (Turn Page Views into Pipeline) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://leadfeeder.partnerlinks.io/rsscjriylqgb ⁠⁠ - SP fans use this link for an extended, 21-day free trial • Surfe (LinkedIn Prospecting Streamlined) - https://www.surfe.com/?kfl_ln=jesse-woodbury EPISODE LINKS: • Connect with Ross on LinkedI...

Jun 27, 202449 min

These Are the Tools We Can't Live Without As Sellers

The Sales Players share the tools they cannot live without when doing deals. SPONSORS: • Leadfeeder (Turn Page Views into Pipeline) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://leadfeeder.partnerlinks.io/rsscjriylqgb ⁠⁠ - SP fans use this link for an extended, 21-day free trial • Surfe (LinkedIn Prospecting Streamlined) - https://www.surfe.com/?kfl_ln=jesse-woodbury EPISODE LINKS: SPONSORS: • Leadfeeder (Turn Page Views into Pipeline) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://leadfeeder.partnerlinks.io/rsscjriylqgb ⁠⁠ - SP fans use t...

Jun 15, 202423 min

From Copywriting to Closing with Mor Assouline

Mor Assouline is the Founder of From Demo to Close (FDTC). He helps AEs and Sales Teams Win More with Training, Enablement, and Coaching. SPONSORS: • Leadfeeder (Turn Page Views into Pipeline) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://leadfeeder.partnerlinks.io/rsscjriylqgb ⁠⁠ - SP fans use this link for an extended, 21-day free trial • Surfe (LinkedIn Prospecting Streamlined) - https://www.surfe.com/?kfl_ln=jesse-woodbury EPISODE LINKS: • Connect with Mor on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morassouline/ • ...

Jun 11, 202445 min

The Seller's Journey, Psychology Sales & Building a Sales Coaching Bot with Richard Harris

Richard Harris is the Founder of the Harris Consulting Group. He is a 4x Salesforce Sales Leader 5x AAiSP Top Sales Leader. He joins the Sales Players to share insights from his new book, The Seller's Journey. SPONSORS: • Leadfeeder (Turn Page Views into Pipeline) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://leadfeeder.partnerlinks.io/rsscjriylqgb ⁠⁠ - SP fans use this link for an extended, 21-day free trial • Surfe (LinkedIn Prospecting Streamlined) - https://www.surfe.com/?kfl_ln=jesse-woodbury EPISODE LINKS: • ht...

May 30, 202451 min

10 Things That Might Be Costing You Deals

Jesse shared 10 things that might be costing you large deals. SPONSORS: • Leadfeeder (Turn Page Views into Pipeline) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://leadfeeder.partnerlinks.io/rsscjriylqgb ⁠⁠ - SP fans use this link for an extended, 21-day free trial • Surfe (LinkedIn Prospecting Streamlined) - https://www.surfe.com/?kfl_ln=jesse-woodbury CONNECT WITH JESSE: • Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessewoodbury/ • Website: https://jessewoodbury.com/ CONNECT WITH CHASE: • Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.c...

May 26, 202434 min

Our Must-Read Books for Sellers

The Sales Players each share 3 books that influenced their career, mindset and business. SPONSORS: • Leadfeeder (Turn Page Views into Pipeline) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://leadfeeder.partnerlinks.io/rsscjriylqgb ⁠⁠ - SP fans use this link for an extended, 21-day free trial • Surfe (LinkedIn Prospecting Streamlined) - https://www.surfe.com/?kfl_ln=jesse-woodbury EPISODE LINKS: • Get our reading list: https://www.thesalesplayers.com/books CONNECT WITH JESSE: • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jes...

May 22, 202426 min

Stealing the Sales Playbooks of the Top 0.01% with Chris Orlob of pclub.io

Chris Orlob is a Serial sales tech entrepreneur who helped grow Gong from $200k to $200M ARR and a $7.2B valuation in five years. Chris is on a mission to build an ecosystem of companies that will change how sales organizations Hire, Ramp, Develop, and Retain their salespeople. SPONSORS: • Leadfeeder (Turn Page Views into Pipeline) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://leadfeeder.partnerlinks.io/rsscjriylqgb ⁠⁠ - SP fans use this link for an extended, 21-day free trial • Surfe (LinkedIn Prospecting Streamline...

May 14, 202443 min

Improving Your Pitch with a Story

Jesse shares a few resources for complimenting your pitch and deck with a compelling story. SPONSORS: • Leadfeeder (Turn Page Views into Pipeline) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://leadfeeder.partnerlinks.io/rsscjriylqgb ⁠⁠ - SP fans use this link for an extended, 21-day free trial • Surfe (LinkedIn Prospecting Streamlined) - https://www.surfe.com/?kfl_ln=jesse-woodbury EPISODE LINKS: • https://medium.com/the-mission/the-greatest-sales-deck-ive-ever-seen-4f4ef3391ba0 • https://simonsinek.com/golden-circle...

May 06, 202415 min

From Valet to VP of Sales with Colin Specter of Orum

Colin Specter is the VP of Sales at Orum, an AI-powered Live Conversation Platform for sellers. He joins the Sales Players to share his journey from working as a valet to leading a high growth, high performance sales team. SPONSORS: • Leadfeeder (Turn Page Views into Pipeline) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://leadfeeder.partnerlinks.io/rsscjriylqgb ⁠⁠ - SP fans use this link for an extended, 21-day free trial • Surfe (LinkedIn Prospecting Streamlined) - https://www.surfe.com/?kfl_ln=jesse-woodbury EPISOD...

Apr 25, 202443 min

Innovative Pipe Generation Ideas to Implement ASAP with Tom Slocum of The SD Lab

Tom Slocum is the Founder & CEO of The SD Lab. He joins the Sales Players to share some ideas for improving your outreach - calling & building a brand. SPONSORS: • Leadfeeder (Turn Page Views into Pipeline) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://leadfeeder.partnerlinks.io/rsscjriylqgb ⁠⁠ - SP fans use this link for an extended, 21-day free trial • Surfe (LinkedIn Prospecting Streamlined) - https://www.surfe.com/?kfl_ln=jesse-woodbury EPISODE LINKS: • Connect with Tom on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.c...

Apr 16, 202445 min
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