The Predictable Revenue Podcast

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

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

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.

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

In the digital age, where remote work has become the norm, mastering the art of communication has never been more critical. The ease and convenience of emails, texts, and Slack messages come with challenges, from misunderstandings to missed cues.  Joining us on the Predictable Revenue Podcast, Christina Brady from Luster.ai shares her expertise on enhancing communication in virtual teams, discusses common pitfalls, and offers actionable solutions for a more connected workspace. Where Do We Go Wrong when Communicating? (01:03), The Steep Slope of Internal Feedback (04:57), How to Get the Most out of Your Leaders? (12:43), Looking Through Other People's Lenses (17:00), And more… Are you looking to create repeatable, scalable, and predictable revenue? We can help! ► https://bit.ly/predictablerevenuecoaching

Understanding sales compensation's journey and sales strategies' evolution is pivotal to startup growth and sales acceleration.  Our latest episode on the Predictable Revenue Podcast, hosted by Collin Stewart, dives deep with Josh Schwartz, Head of Sales Acceleration at Bregal Sagemount, into the intricacies of startup sales, from the foundational steps to the nuanced strategies that drive success.  Join us as we explore Josh's firsthand experiences and insights, revealing valuable lessons for founders and sales professionals. Are you looking to create repeatable, scalable, and predictable revenue? We can help! ► https://bit.ly/predictablerevenuecoaching

In the world of startups, achieving product-market fit is akin to navigating a complex maze with endless possibilities and just as many dead ends.  The journey of Trellus, as shared by its founders Dom and Ajinkya on the Predictable Revenue podcast, hosted by Collin Stewart, offers a candid exploration of this intricate process, shedding light on the trials, errors, and eventual insights that pave the way to success. Highlights include: The Original Idea Behind Trellus.ai (01:00), Pain (Points) Questions to Calibrate Cold Call Metrics (12:53), Large User Base Vs Revenue (20:07), "Let's Just See the Empirical Results" (31:12), and more… Are you looking to create repeatable, scalable, and predictable revenue? We can help! ► https://bit.ly/predictablerevenuecoaching