

Sales Players
Jesse Woodbury
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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Nov 18, 2022 • 6min
Retiring the Hawaiian Shirt Headshot, Ratings & Reviews, Slack Channel & Other Updates
Jesse shares a few quick updates about the podcast cover, private Slack Channel & asks for a review or rating of the show. 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 • Close (The CRM Built for Growth) - https://refer.close.com/sspCONNECT 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 showGUEST 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

Nov 3, 2022 • 39min
Sell with Swagger with Tim Zielinski of Dynatrace
Tim Zielinski is the RVP of Strategic Acquisition Sales atDynatrace & the author ofSell with Swagger. Tim shares his career story of transitioning from Java developer to SaaS Sales leader. He also shares actionable highlights from his book & career.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 • Close (The CRM Built for Growth) - https://refer.close.com/sspEPISODE LINKS: • Connect with Tim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-zielinski-b32ab71/ • Buy Tim's Book Sell with Swagger: https://a.co/d/imYvgxs • Learn more about Dynatrace: https://www.dynatrace.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 showGUEST 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

Nov 3, 2022 • 18min
How Sellers Can Improve Their Executive Presence
After a 3-mile night walk, Jesse logs in at 10pm to share some thoughts around improving your executive presence and why that matters in your career. 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 • Close (The CRM Built for Growth) - https://refer.close.com/sspCONNECT 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 showGUEST 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

Oct 31, 2022 • 10min
Why You Shouldn't Let Your Tech Career Destroy Your Health
Jesse talks about toxic managers, "Sunday Scaries" & why you shouldn't let your job, boss or quota destroy your physical & mental health. 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 • Close (The CRM Built for Growth) - https://refer.close.com/sspCONNECT 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 showGUEST 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

Oct 24, 2022 • 55min
Challenger Selling? In this Economy?!? with Jen Allen-Knuth
Jen Allen is the Chief Evangelist at Challenger™ & Host of Winning the Challenger Sale Podcast. Jen shares actionable & easy to implement tactics based on The Challenger™ Sale to continue winning in B2B Sales even in tough economic times. 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 • Close (The CRM Built for Growth) - https://refer.close.com/sspEPISODE LINKS: • Follow Jen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferallen1121/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 showGUEST 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

Oct 13, 2022 • 1h 10min
Key Insights from a Sales Enablement Leader with Lauren Flannery of Whoop
Lauren Flannery is the Senior Manager of Enablement at Whoop. Lauren shares how she transitioned from hospitality to SaaS starting as an SDR & moving into sales enablement leadership. Lauren shares ideas for empowering women in SaaS sales. 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 • Close (The CRM Built for Growth) - https://refer.close.com/sspEPISODE LINKS: • Connect with Lauren on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-flannery/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 showGUEST 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

Sep 24, 2022 • 32min
Common Reasons Your Deals Stall & How You Can Fix It
Jesse shares some common scenarios that cause SaaS deals to stall in the buying process. With suggestions for why it might be happening & how you can fix it.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 • Close (The CRM Built for Growth) - https://refer.close.com/sspCONNECT 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 showGUEST 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

Sep 14, 2022 • 57min
Improving Outbound & Growing Your Sales Pipeline with Christian Banach
Christian Banach is the Principal & Chief Growth Officer ofChristian Banach LLC, a leading strategic new business development advisory for marketing service firms in growth mode wanting to land 6 and 7-figure opportunities predictably. Christian shares lessons from his work with clients on the topics of content creation, writing a weekly newsletter, prospecting sequences & troubleshooting when your outreach is now working.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 • Close (The CRM Built for Growth) - https://refer.close.com/sspEPISODE LINKS: • Christian's Website: https://christianbanach.com/ • Follow Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christianbanach/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 showGUEST 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

Sep 1, 2022 • 1h 13min
From Entrepreneur & Small Business Owner to High Performing SaaS Seller with Chase Barmore of WhatConverts
Chase Barmore is a Business Development Representative atWhatConverts. Prior to breaking into SaaS Sales he was a serial entrepreneur & small business owner, starting & operating Life Bar & Ready Valet. Chase shares how he transitioned into SaaS Sales. 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 • Close (The CRM Built for Growth) - https://refer.close.com/sspEPISODE 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 showGUEST 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

Aug 24, 2022 • 41min
Prospecting & Prioritizing Mental Health, Mindset, and Wellness from an SDR Turned AE with Anthony Natoli
Anthony Natoli is a former SDR turned AE. He helps SDRs and AEs in B2B SaaS prospect with intention to book more quality meetings without burning out.He's an advocate for prioritizing mental health, mindset, and wellness for SaaS sales professionals based on his own journey.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 • Close (The CRM Built for Growth) - https://refer.close.com/sspEPISODE LINKS: • Subscribe to Anthony's Weekly Newsletter: https://anthonynatoli.me/ • Connect with Anthony on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-natoli/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 showGUEST 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