The Predictable Revenue Podcast

Benjamin Dennehy, the UK's most hated sales trainer, joins to share his brutally honest insights on why many salespeople fail. He discusses the emotional impact of unfulfilled careers and emphasizes the importance of genuine advocacy over outdated tactics. Dennehy highlights the need for a process-oriented mindset, effective client engagement techniques, and the art of structuring successful sales calls. He reveals strategies for negotiating and building emotional connections, urging sales professionals to focus on understanding buyer behavior.

April MacLean, founder of Wondry, discusses the art of community building and its strategic benefits for businesses. She emphasizes the importance of community ownership and why it matters more than just using platforms. April shares insights into creating purposeful communities that align with business goals and enhance customer retention. The chat highlights critical steps for launching a community, the role of engagement rituals, and the need for a welcoming atmosphere to foster deeper connections among members.

In this episode of the Predictable Revenue Podcast, Collin Stewart interviews Chris Riklin, Co-founder and Head of Revenue at Topline.  Chris shares his unique journey as a founder, highlighting the importance of being deeply involved in the sales process and how his team’s collaborative dynamics contribute to their success. Highlights include: Enterprise Rep vs. First AE (05:07), Pirate Funnel and First 10 Clients (24:03), And more… Are you looking to create repeatable, scalable, and predictable revenue? We can help! ► https://bit.ly/predictablerevenuecoaching

Welcome back to the Predictable Revenue Podcast! This time, we’re joined by Mark Jung, the founder of Authority.  We're diving into LinkedIn-led growth and how Mark achieves an incredible one million impressions a week. Let’s explore the strategies and experiences that have driven his success. Highlights include: What Do You Want to Be Known For? (25:02), Extra Tips on Creating Demand with Content (41:12), And more… Show notes: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7191087936694620160/  https://www.reforge.com/blog/four-fits-in-action Are you looking to create repeatable, scalable, and predictable revenue? We can help! ► https://bit.ly/predictablerevenuecoaching

In a recent episode of the Predictable Revenue Podcast, Collin Stewart hosts Jeremy Painkin, SVP at Community Brands, to discuss the essentials of effective forecasting.  Dive into the key elements that can make your organization's forecast predictable and actionable. Highlights include: Buy-In is What Pulls Everything Together (20:00), What Happens When a Deal Moves Back? (29:47), And more… Are you looking to create repeatable, scalable, and predictable revenue? We can help! ► https://bit.ly/predictablerevenuecoaching

Navigating the journey to success often hinges on leveraging strong networks and adapting to technological advancements.  This episode with Drew Sechrist delves into the transformative power of building connections, exemplified by a bold, cold email that sparked a pivotal career shift.  Explore the evolution of CRM solutions, the customer experience's importance, and seamless handoffs' critical role in maintaining sales momentum.  Connect the Dots offers a beta program and free accounts for adopting this efficient strategy, allowing users to experience the benefits firsthand. Highlights include: Why Ghost Emails Might be Impactful (15:22), Leveraging the Board's Network to Book Meetings (22:04), And more... Are you looking to create repeatable, scalable, and predictable revenue? We can help! ► https://bit.ly/predictablerevenuecoaching

Effective sales conversations are the cornerstone of business growth, especially for startups navigating early success and expansion challenges.  A renowned sales expert, Mark Hunter, offers invaluable insights on transforming sales conversations to achieve better outcomes. Sales professionals can enhance engagement and conversion rates by profoundly understanding the prospect's business, identifying key challenges, and proposing tailored solutions.  This guide distills Hunter's wisdom into actionable steps to help founders and sales teams improve their sales processes and drive sustainable growth. Don't forget to check out Mark's book! Highlights include: What is the Minimum Bar for Better? (08:09), Another Level of Complexity to Consider in Sales (17:15), And more… Are you looking to create repeatable, scalable, and predictable revenue? We can help! ► https://bit.ly/predictablerevenuecoaching

Fred Diamond's work at the Institute for Excellence in Sales (IES) and advocacy for Lyme disease awareness highlight how personal challenges can enhance one's professional capabilities.  In a recent conversation with Collin Stewart on the Predictable Revenue podcast, Fred shared how an unusual path involving his battle with Lyme disease made him a better sales leader.  This story is a testament to the power of empathy, authenticity, and commitment in building stronger professional relationships and achieving success in sales. Are you looking to create repeatable, scalable, and predictable revenue? We can help! ► https://bit.ly/predictablerevenuecoaching

This conversation between Kellen Casebeer (Founder of The Deal Lab) and Collin Stewart highlights the strategic matrix approach. It shows how it operationalizes segmentation to adapt campaigns based on real-time feedback, enhancing engagement and conversion.  This approach aligns marketing efforts with current market realities and emphasizes strategic agility and depth, which are crucial for sustained success in dynamic business environments. Highlights include: How to Break Out Segments for Go-to-Market? (3:02), Where are you today? Vs. Where do you want to be tomorrow? (07:34), Is the Market Wrong? Or is My Product Not Resonating with It? (11:12), The Market-Fit Matrix (22:34), And more… Are you looking to create repeatable, scalable, and predictable revenue? We can help! ► https://bit.ly/predictablerevenuecoaching

Welcome to another engaging session of the Predictable Revenue Podcast. In this episode, Andrew Sykes, founder of Habits at Work, re-joined us, this time exploring the pivotal role of founder-led selling.  This dialogue sheds light on why founders aren't just chief executives but also the initial key salespeople, especially as they guide their startups through the critical early stages of growth. What is Happening When You're Founding a Business? (01:30), Sales Person First, Sales Leader Later (06:54), Where Does the Founder Go after the First Million? (16:53), Important Habits Founders Must Take On in Sales Leadership (23:11), And more… Are you looking to create repeatable, scalable, and predictable revenue? We can help! ► https://bit.ly/predictablerevenuecoaching