
The Predictable Revenue Podcast
We interview outbound sales leaders so that you can learn directly from the people on the front lines.
Our goal is to help our audience learn sales development, coaching, and prospecting best practices from people that are currently building or have built SDR teams.
Latest episodes

Jun 20, 2024 • 1h 2min
352: Creating Demand with Content with Mark Jung
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

Jun 13, 2024 • 56min
351: A Guide to Effective Forecasting with Jeremy Painkin
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

Jun 6, 2024 • 52min
350: Turning Executive Networks into Sales Wins with Drew Sechrist
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

May 30, 2024 • 41min
349: Mastering Early Lead Development with Mark Hunter
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

May 23, 2024 • 49min
348: The Power of Authenticity in Sales with Fred Diamond
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

May 16, 2024 • 47min
347: What Founders Get Wrong About GTM Efforts with Kellen Casebeer
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

May 9, 2024 • 46min
346: The Role of Founders in Sales with Andrew Sykes
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

May 2, 2024 • 59min
345: From Desert Wanderings to Startup Success with Jacob Bank
In this episode, we explore Jacob Bank's entrepreneurial journey as the founder of Relay.App. Join us as we explore his extensive search for product-market fit and detail the intricate process of evolving an idea into a viable business. This episode unpacks the trials and triumphs of bringing a product to life in the competitive tech landscape. Highlights include: The First Year in The Desert (00:34), The Iteration Process to Create the Right Product (10:43), Leveraging Your Network as a Founder (23:37), "You're Right" vs. "That's Right" (30:28), and more… Are you looking to create repeatable, scalable, and predictable revenue? We can help! ► https://bit.ly/predictablerevenuecoaching

Apr 25, 2024 • 57min
344: How to get in front of your Audience Before they're Ready to Buy
Joe Sullivan, co-founder of Gorilla 76, shares insights on getting in front of your audience early, building targeted lists, curating LinkedIn feed, using email newsletters for customer development, and creating repeatable revenue strategies.

Apr 18, 2024 • 50min
343: Crafting Sales Compensation Plans with Graham Collins
This time, we're diving into the nuanced world of startup sales compensation with Graham Collins, Head of Partnerships at QuotaPath. Their journey through startup sales landscapes reveals the delicate balance between incentivizing sales professionals and aligning with the company's growth trajectory. Highlights include: 100% Commission Roles? (01:00), Different Factors that Affect Compensation Plans (05:07), The Right Fit? (08:43), "The Quota is More of a Function of The Sales Cycle" (14:36), And more… Are you looking to create repeatable, scalable, and predictable revenue? We can help! ► https://bit.ly/predictablerevenuecoaching