
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

Apr 11, 2024 • 46min
342: Effective Communication at Work with Christina Brady
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

Apr 4, 2024 • 60min
341: Process Development for Sales Success with Josh Schwartz
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

Mar 28, 2024 • 42min
340: Trellus.ai's Journey to PMF
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

Mar 21, 2024 • 42min
339: How to Fish in the Same Pond Without Pissing Everyone Off
Matthew Roberts from Mosaic joins to discuss the shift to hyper-focused prospecting, including prioritizing accounts, signals for action, and the impact of persistence. The conversation delves into mastering intent data, personalization, and utilizing tools like Account Aim for data insights and sales efficiency.

Mar 14, 2024 • 1h
338: From Broad Market to Focused Success with Kristie Jones
Collin Stewart dives into the intricate journey from founder-led sales to establishing the first sales team with Kristie Jones, founder of the Sales Acceleration Group. This episode reveals the pivotal steps and strategies for early-stage growth and the seamless transition toward a structured sales force. Kristie shares her invaluable insights on extracting sales processes from founders' minds, adapting strategies for new hires, and setting realistic expectations for the sales journey ahead. Highlights include: Founder to Founder: The CEO Title Boost (02:01), Product-Market Fit is not Binary, it's a Spectrum (08:15), "Let's at least Hire a Freelancer" (13:22), Grand Slam vs Home Run vs Just Getting on Base (18:18), And more… Are you looking to create repeatable, scalable, and predictable revenue? We can help! ► https://bit.ly/predictablerevenuecoaching

Mar 7, 2024 • 58min
337: Trust and Value in Customer Relationships with Larry Levine
The difference between success and stagnation often boils down to one key element: trust. This isn't just any trust but a deeply rooted belief in the value and integrity of the salesperson standing before you. On a particularly insightful episode of the Predictable Revenue Podcast, host Collin Stewart is joined by Larry Levine, a veteran sales guru and the visionary author behind "Selling from the Heart." Together, they embark on a deep dive into the mechanics of building trust with prospects, customers, and accounts, a journey that promises to redefine how sales professionals approach their craft. Highlights include: Trust and How it Relates to the Sales Process (0:33), Why do Salespeople Struggle to get References from their Clients? (3:32), What Brought Us to this Point of Distrust? (10:40), The 4 Big Pillars of Building Trust (15:12), And more... Are you looking to create repeatable, scalable, and predictable revenue? We can help! ► https://bit.ly/predictablerevenuecoaching

Feb 29, 2024 • 1h 4min
336: Copywriting for Outbound with Joel Graber
In the dynamic world of outbound marketing, understanding the delicate balance between art and science is critical to crafting messages that truly resonate. Collin Stewart hosts Joel Graber, CEO at Modern Outbound, for a conversation that sheds light on this delicate balance, offering actionable insights for marketers looking to refine their approach. Highlights include: Rules of Writing Outbound Copy (01:08), Say No to the "Prince of Nigeria" Email Vibe (06:49), "It's Like Sailing a Boat, Right?" (13:22), Focus on Contacts, Targeting and Triggers (18:19), And more… Are you looking to create repeatable, scalable, and predictable revenue? We can help! ► https://bit.ly/predictablerevenuecoaching

Feb 22, 2024 • 36min
335: What Founders Must Do Before Their First Sales Hire with Mia Murphy
In the bustling world of startups, the journey from an idea to market dominance is fraught with challenges, not least of which is building a robust sales process. Collin Stewart sat down with Mia Murphy, Co-founder, and Chief Revenue Officer at Tontine, to discuss her transformative journey through the sales landscape. From her initial steps as a Sales Development Representative (SDR) to her strategic pivot towards co-founding a startup, Mia's story is a masterclass in overcoming the sales hurdles that many startups face. Highlights include: "Didn’t have the bandwidth" (01:00), Is Your Product Your Baby? (08:16), The First AE is a Risky Hire! (11:08), The First 90 Days of an SDR Program (15:19), And more… Are you looking to create repeatable, scalable, and predictable revenue? We can help! ► https://bit.ly/predictablerevenuecoaching

Feb 15, 2024 • 44min
334: Category Creation and Community Building with Sri Ganesan
Collin Stewart hosted the entrepreneurial mind of Sri Ganesan, the visionary behind Rocketlane. Our conversation revealed not just the thrilling early growth journey of Rocketlane but also Sri's masterful play in category creation and sales strategy, reshaping how startups scale. Highlights include: Category Creation: Why is It Important in Sales? (01:07), Marketing Efforts for Founders that Keep Paying Out! (33:42), Customer Development and Product Launches (14:38), Leveraging Content for Start-Ups (26:56), And more… Are you looking to create repeatable, scalable, and predictable revenue? We can help! ► https://bit.ly/predictablerevenuecoaching

Feb 8, 2024 • 22min
333: Collin Stewart’s Favorite Things From 2023
This time, Collin's venturing solo brings you a special episode where he dives into his top tool picks from 2023. The year was a remarkable journey, filled with experimentation and embracing new methodologies that significantly impacted our sales and marketing approach. Let's explore the essential tools that made a mark: Apollo, Clay, ChatGPT, and Orum. Highlights include: The Biggest Risk Predictable Revenue Took in 2023 (01:45), What is Clay? (9:40), Do I Need to Explain Why I Love GPT? (16:55), What We Love about Orum! (18:50), and more... Are you looking to create repeatable, scalable, and predictable revenue? We can help! ► https://bit.ly/predictablerevenuecoaching