

Sales Players
Sales Players, LLC
The #1 resource for top players in Tech Startup Sales. Hosted by Jesse Woodbury, an expert in early-stage startup selling, Sales Players features weekly, actionable ideas for reps, founders, and operators by exploring the mindset, skills, and tools high performers use to generate pipeline, close deals, and build wealth in Tech Sales.
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May 31, 2023 • 58min
How to Find the Right Path in Your Sales Career with Chris Dankowski
Chris Dankowski is a Revenue Strategist at Salesloft by day. Career Advisor for sales reps by night. - Former AE at top companies such as: Evernote, HubSpot, and Outreach. Today Chris shares insights on Sales careers from landing a role at a top tech company to pivoting out of sales into another role.
SPONSORS:
• Surfe (Connect your CRM with LinkedIn in 60 seconds) - https://www.surfe.com/?kfl_ln=jesse-woodbury use this link with promo code JWSURFE5 for a 5% discount on your first year
• Apollo (Find, contact, and close your ideal buyers) - https://apollo.partnerlinks.io/ofi3s6f32xsj
EPISODE LINKS:
• Free Career Resources: https://www.dankow.ski/free-resources
• Connect with Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisdankowski/
• Follow Chris on Twitter: https://twitter.com/cdankowski
CONNECT WITH JESSE:
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessewoodbury/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/jessewoodbury
• Website: https://jessewoodbury.com/
HELP GROW SSP:
• Join the Slack Community: https://launchpass.com/saas_sales_players
• Subscribe!
• Leave a rating, write a review and share
• Ask about 1:1 performance and career coaching with Jesse
• Check out the above sponsors, it's the best way to support the show
GUEST HIGHLIGHTS:
Ian Koniak, Brandon Fluharty, Scott Leese, Jamal Reimer, Jen Allen-Knuth, Andy Paul, Collin Mitchell, Rafael Figueroa, Tim Zielinski, Christian Banach, Rajiv 'RajNATION' Nathan, Belal Batrawy, Christine Rogers, Chris Beall, Dustin Brown, Patrick Baynes, Jeroen Corthout, Nate Nasralla, Gabe Lullo, Vince Beese, Brandon Bornancin, Girish Redekar, Guillaume Moubeche, Lloyed Lobo, Corey Quinn, David Chevalier

May 26, 2023 • 6min
Proposing Next Steps and Implementing a Mutual Action Plan to Improve your Odds of Closing the Deal
Following a Slack conversation with a close colleague, Jesse shares 2 ways to improve your odds of moving a deal from product demo to signed order form.
SPONSORS:
• Surfe (Connect your CRM with LinkedIn in 60 seconds) - https://www.surfe.com/?kfl_ln=jesse-woodbury use this link with promo code JWSURFE5 for a 5% discount on your first year
• Overloop (Run multi-channel outbound campaigns, from a single platform) - https://get.overloop.com/ssp use this link for an extended trial and additional onboarding hours
• Close (The CRM Built for Growth) - https://refer.close.com/ssp
EPISODE LINKS:
• Mutual Action Plan Template: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1br4CrpdOq-3ToypxCTWQ75Ea9DbKtpWSU_bTcKK_TiE/edit#slide=id.p
CONNECT WITH JESSE:
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessewoodbury/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/jessewoodbury
• Website: https://jessewoodbury.com/
HELP GROW SSP:
• Join the Slack Community: https://launchpass.com/saas_sales_players
• Subscribe!
• Leave a rating, write a review and share
• Ask about 1:1 performance and career coaching with Jesse
• Check out the above sponsors, it's the best way to support the show
GUEST HIGHLIGHTS:
Ian Koniak, Brandon Fluharty, Jamal Reimer, Jen Allen-Knuth, Andy Paul, Collin Mitchell, Rafael Figueroa, Tim Zielinski, Christian Banach, Rajiv 'RajNATION' Nathan, Belal Batrawy, Christine Rogers, Chris Beall, Dustin Brown, Patrick Baynes, Jeroen Corthout

May 19, 2023 • 7min
Are You Selling a Vitamin or a Painkiller?
Jesse shares his response to a question that came up during an SSP meetup about selling a must have (painkiller) app v. selling a nice to have (vitamin) app. Here's two things you can do if you find yourself at a vitamin SaaS company:
1. Learn all you can about your buyer and their industry so you can be a partner and consultant to their business
2. Truly understand WIIFM... What's in it for the buyer and how can you convey that outcome in your process.
SPONSORS:
• Surfe (Connect your CRM with LinkedIn in 60 seconds) - https://www.surfe.com/?kfl_ln=jesse-woodbury use this link with promo code JWSURFE5 for a 5% discount on your first year
• Overloop (Run multi-channel outbound campaigns, from a single platform) - https://get.overloop.com/ssp use this link for an extended trial and additional onboarding hours
• Close (The CRM Built for Growth) - https://refer.close.com/ssp
CONNECT WITH JESSE:
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessewoodbury/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/jessewoodbury
• Website: https://jessewoodbury.com/
HELP GROW SSP:
• Join the Slack Community: https://launchpass.com/saas_sales_players
• Subscribe!
• Leave a rating, write a review and share
• Ask about 1:1 performance and career coaching with Jesse
• Check out the above sponsors, it's the best way to support the show
GUEST HIGHLIGHTS:
Ian Koniak, Brandon Fluharty, Jamal Reimer, Jen Allen-Knuth, Andy Paul, Collin Mitchell, Rafael Figueroa, Tim Zielinski, Christian Banach, Rajiv 'RajNATION' Nathan, Belal Batrawy, Christine Rogers, Chris Beall, Dustin Brown, Patrick Baynes, Jeroen Corthout

May 11, 2023 • 40min
How to Self-Source the Right Buyer at the Right Time with the Right Message with Jamie Shanks of Pipeline Signals
Jamie Shanks is the CEO of Pipeline Signals, a Toronto-based company designed to help sellers get more "at-bats" by enabling reps to self-source pipeline at scale. Today Jamie shares insights from his work with clients around account targeting and using sales intelligence to improve pipeline generation and close rates.
SPONSORS:
• Surfe (Connect your CRM with LinkedIn in 60 seconds) - https://www.surfe.com/?kfl_ln=jesse-woodbury use this link with promo code JWSURFE5 for a 5% discount on your first year
• Apollo (Find, contact, and close your ideal buyers) - https://apollo.partnerlinks.io/ofi3s6f32xsj
EPISODE LINKS:
• Follow Jamie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamestshanks/
• Check out Pipeline Signals at https://pipelinesignals.com/
CONNECT WITH JESSE:
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessewoodbury/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/jessewoodbury
• Website: https://jessewoodbury.com/
HELP GROW SSP:
• Join the Slack Community: https://launchpass.com/saas_sales_players
• Subscribe!
• Leave a rating, write a review and share
• Ask about 1:1 performance and career coaching with Jesse
• Check out the above sponsors, it's the best way to support the show
GUEST HIGHLIGHTS:
Ian Koniak, Brandon Fluharty, Scott Leese, Jamal Reimer, Jen Allen-Knuth, Andy Paul, Collin Mitchell, Rafael Figueroa, Tim Zielinski, Christian Banach, Rajiv 'RajNATION' Nathan, Belal Batrawy, Christine Rogers, Chris Beall, Dustin Brown, Patrick Baynes, Jeroen Corthout, Nate Nasralla, Gabe Lullo, Vince Beese, Brandon Bornancin, Girish Redekar, Guillaume Moubeche, Lloyed Lobo, Corey Quinn

May 4, 2023 • 51min
From Personal Banker to SaaS CEO, Customer Led Growth & Sales Automation Insights with Rafael Figueroa of Overloop
Rafael "Rafa" Figueroa is the CEO of Overloop. In this episode he shares his journey from being a Personal Banker to the CEO of Overloop. We talk customer success, growth and he shares his insights on SaaS sales and the tools that will power the revenue behind next round of amazing companies.
SPONSORS:
• Surfe (Connect your CRM with LinkedIn in 60 seconds) - https://www.surfe.com/?kfl_ln=jesse-woodbury use this link with promo code JWSURFE5 for a 5% discount on your first year
• Apollo (Find, contact, and close your ideal buyers) - https://apollo.partnerlinks.io/ofi3s6f32xsj
EPISODE LINKS:
• Connect with Rafa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafafigueroa1/
• Special offer for fans of SSP: (https://get.overloop.com/ssp)
CONNECT WITH JESSE:
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessewoodbury/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/jessewoodbury
• Website: https://jessewoodbury.com/
HELP GROW SSP:
• Join the Slack Community: https://launchpass.com/saas_sales_players
• Subscribe!
• Leave a rating, write a review and share
• Ask about 1:1 performance and career coaching with Jesse
• Check out the above sponsors, it's the best way to support the show
GUEST HIGHLIGHTS:
Ian Koniak, Brandon Fluharty, Scott Leese, Jamal Reimer, Jen Allen-Knuth, Andy Paul, Collin Mitchell, Rafael Figueroa, Tim Zielinski, Christian Banach, Rajiv 'RajNATION' Nathan, Belal Batrawy, Christine Rogers, Chris Beall, Dustin Brown, Patrick Baynes, Jeroen Corthout, Nate Nasralla, Gabe Lullo, Vince Beese, Brandon Bornancin, Girish Redekar, Guillaume Moubeche, Lloyed Lobo, Corey Quinn

Apr 27, 2023 • 41min
Building & Scaling Profitable SaaS & Services Companies with Phil Alves of DevStats/DevSquad
Phil Alves is the CEO of DevSquad & DevStats and the Host of the SaaS Origin Stories Podcast. He shares his journey from starting and selling his first company, moving from Brazil to Utah and gives some tips for founders and revenue hires for quickly scaling revenue.
SPONSORS:
• Surfe (Connect your CRM with LinkedIn in 60 seconds) - https://www.surfe.com?fpr=ssp use this link with promo code JWSURFE5 for a 5% discount on your first year
EPISODE LINKS:
• Phil's Website: https://philalves.com/
• DevSquad: https://devsquad.com/
• DevStats: https://devstats.com/
• Podcast: https://www.saasoriginstories.com/
CONNECT WITH JESSE:
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessewoodbury/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/jessewoodbury
• Website: https://jessewoodbury.com/
HELP GROW SSP:
• Join the Slack Community: https://launchpass.com/saas_sales_players
• Subscribe
• Leave a rating, write a review and share
• Ask about 1:1 performance and career coaching with Jesse
• Check out the above sponsors, it's the best way to support the show
GUEST HIGHLIGHTS:
Ian Koniak, Brandon Fluharty, Scott Leese, Jamal Reimer, Jen Allen-Knuth, Andy Paul, Collin Mitchell, Rafael Figueroa, Tim Zielinski, Christian Banach, Rajiv 'RajNATION' Nathan, Belal Batrawy, Christine Rogers, Chris Beall, Dustin Brown, Patrick Baynes, Jeroen Corthout, Nate Nasralla, Gabe Lullo, Vince Beese, Brandon Bornancin, Girish Redekar, Guillaume Moubeche, Lloyed Lobo, Corey Quinn

Apr 25, 2023 • 11min
How to Negotiate a Signing Bonus for Your Next Role
Signing bonus are an open secret in the software industry. When negotiated correctly, AEs/SDRs can secure $5K - $25K+ in upfront bonuses paid out with your first check in a new role. In this episode, Jesse shares his process and talk track for getting a signing bonus.
SPONSORS:
• Surfe (Connect your CRM with LinkedIn in 60 seconds) - https://www.surfe.com?fpr=ssp use this link with promo code JWSURFE5 for a 5% discount on your first year
• Overloop (Run multi-channel outbound campaigns, from a single platform) - https://get.overloop.com/ssp use this link for an extended trial and additional onboarding hours
• Close (The CRM Built for Growth) - https://refer.close.com/ssp
CONNECT WITH JESSE:
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessewoodbury/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/jessewoodbury
• Website: https://jessewoodbury.com/
HELP GROW SSP:
• Join the Slack Community: https://launchpass.com/saas_sales_players
• Subscribe!
• Leave a rating, write a review and share
• Ask about 1:1 performance and career coaching with Jesse
• Check out the above sponsors, it's the best way to support the show
GUEST HIGHLIGHTS:
Ian Koniak, Brandon Fluharty, Jamal Reimer, Jen Allen-Knuth, Andy Paul, Collin Mitchell, Rafael Figueroa, Tim Zielinski, Christian Banach, Rajiv 'RajNATION' Nathan, Belal Batrawy, Christine Rogers, Chris Beall, Dustin Brown, Patrick Baynes, Jeroen Corthout

Apr 14, 2023 • 26min
10 SaaS Sales Predictions
Jesse drops 10 predictions for changes coming to SaaS Selling.
SPONSORS:
• Surfe (Connect your CRM with LinkedIn in 60 seconds) - https://www.surfe.com?fpr=ssp use this link with promo code JWSURFE5 for a 5% discount on your first year
• Overloop (Run multi-channel outbound campaigns, from a single platform) - https://get.overloop.com/ssp use this link for an extended trial and additional onboarding hours
• Close (The CRM Built for Growth) - https://refer.close.com/ssp
CONNECT WITH JESSE:
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessewoodbury/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/jessewoodbury
• Website: https://jessewoodbury.com/
HELP GROW SSP:
• Join the Slack Community: https://launchpass.com/saas_sales_players
• Subscribe!
• Leave a rating, write a review and share
• Ask about 1:1 performance and career coaching with Jesse
• Check out the above sponsors, it's the best way to support the show
GUEST HIGHLIGHTS:
Ian Koniak, Brandon Fluharty, Jamal Reimer, Jen Allen-Knuth, Andy Paul, Collin Mitchell, Rafael Figueroa, Tim Zielinski, Christian Banach, Rajiv 'RajNATION' Nathan, Belal Batrawy, Christine Rogers, Chris Beall, Dustin Brown, Patrick Baynes, Jeroen Corthout

Apr 6, 2023 • 1h 9min
Networking, Negotiating & Winning SaaS Deals Quickly with Chase Barmore of WhatConverts
Chase Barmore is an Account Executive at WhatConverts. He was previously a serial entrepreneur and small business owner, starting and operating Life Bar and Ready Valet. Chase shares his playbook for networking, building pipeline and closing deals quickly.
SPONSORS:
• Surfe (Connect your CRM with LinkedIn in 60 seconds) - https://www.surfe.com?fpr=ssp use this link with promo code JWSURFE5 for a 5% discount on your first year
• Apollo (Find, contact, and close your ideal buyers) - https://apollo.partnerlinks.io/ofi3s6f32xsj
EPISODE LINKS:
• Connect with Chase on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chase-barmore-78960418/
• Book a WhatConverts demo with Chase https://calendly.com/chase-barmore/30min
• Follow Chase on IG: https://www.instagram.com/mrlifebar/
CONNECT WITH JESSE:
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessewoodbury/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/jessewoodbury
• Website: https://jessewoodbury.com/
HELP GROW SSP:
• Join the Slack Community: https://launchpass.com/saas_sales_players
• Subscribe!
• Leave a rating, write a review and share
• Ask about 1:1 performance and career coaching with Jesse
• Check out the above sponsors, it's the best way to support the show
GUEST HIGHLIGHTS:
Ian Koniak, Brandon Fluharty, Scott Leese, Jamal Reimer, Jen Allen-Knuth, Andy Paul, Collin Mitchell, Rafael Figueroa, Tim Zielinski, Christian Banach, Rajiv 'RajNATION' Nathan, Belal Batrawy, Christine Rogers, Chris Beall, Dustin Brown, Patrick Baynes, Jeroen Corthout, Nate Nasralla, Gabe Lullo, Vince Beese, Brandon Bornancin, Girish Redekar, Guillaume Moubeche, Lloyed Lobo, Corey Quinn

Apr 1, 2023 • 25min
How I Nurture Prospects Without Sending Annoying “Check-in” Emails
Jesse shares some ideas for how to add value to you buyers over the long-term and to eliminate the dreaded "checking in" emails.
SPONSORS:
• Surfe (Connect your CRM with LinkedIn in 60 seconds) - https://www.surfe.com?fpr=ssp use this link with promo code JWSURFE5 for a 5% discount on your first year
• Overloop (Run multi-channel outbound campaigns, from a single platform) - https://get.overloop.com/ssp use this link for an extended trial and additional onboarding hours
• Close (The CRM Built for Growth) - https://refer.close.com/ssp
CONNECT WITH JESSE:
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessewoodbury/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/jessewoodbury
• Website: https://jessewoodbury.com/
HELP GROW SSP:
• Join the Slack Community: https://launchpass.com/saas_sales_players
• Subscribe!
• Leave a rating, write a review and share
• Ask about 1:1 performance and career coaching with Jesse
• Check out the above sponsors, it's the best way to support the show
GUEST HIGHLIGHTS:
Ian Koniak, Brandon Fluharty, Jamal Reimer, Jen Allen-Knuth, Andy Paul, Collin Mitchell, Rafael Figueroa, Tim Zielinski, Christian Banach, Rajiv 'RajNATION' Nathan, Belal Batrawy, Christine Rogers, Chris Beall, Dustin Brown, Patrick Baynes, Jeroen Corthout