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RevOps Lab

#70 Pipeline Management mistakes that cost you revenue - with Jeff Ignacio, Head of GTM Operations at Keystone AI

Mar 3, 2025
26:47

Jeff Ignacio, RevOps expert and creator of Revenue Operations Impact, returns to the podcast to deep-dive into advanced pipeline management. With years of experience optimizing sales processes at high-growth startups, Jeff breaks down the mechanics of pipeline health, forecasting accuracy, and the operating cadences that separate top-performing revenue teams from the rest.


If you’ve ever wondered why the classic 3x pipeline coverage rule is flawed or how to refine your pipeline reviews for better forecasting, this episode is packed with tactical insights you won’t want to miss.


We cover:

  • Why pipeline management is the foundation of great forecasting

  • The 3x pipeline coverage rule—truth or myth?

  • How to structure effective pipeline reviews that actually move the needle

  • Best practices for building operating cadences that scale

  • The role of RevOps in helping sales teams drive predictability

  • The biggest mistakes revenue teams make when inspecting pipeline health


Jeff Ignacio on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffbethechange

Free RevOps resources: https://www.getweflow.com/revops 

Janis on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janiszech  

Phillip on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philippstelzer   

Weflow: https://www.getweflow.com

Further Reading from Jeff Ignacio:

Advanced Pipeline Management: https://revengine.substack.com/p/advanced-pipeline-management 

What Sales Leaders Should Know About Pipeline Coverage: https://revengine.substack.com/p/what-sales-leaders-should-know-about


Chapters:

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:02:04) Jeff’s Background and RevOps Journey

(00:06:45) The Core Pillars of Pipeline Management

(00:12:10) Forecasting vs. Pipeline Management – What’s the Difference?

(00:18:36) Operating Cadences: How to Run Pipeline Reviews Effectively

(00:24:50) The 3x Pipeline Coverage Rule: A Dangerous Heuristic?

(00:30:15) How to Improve Forecast Accuracy Through Pipeline Discipline

(00:37:02) Common Pipeline Inspection Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

(00:41:05) Final Thoughts and Jeff’s Recommended Reads

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