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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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Jun 25, 2021 • 57min
Developing Winning Habits & Using Your Resources to Find Success in Software Sales with Scott Milener of IntroSnap
Scott Milener is a veteran technology sales rep, leader & founder. Scott is the CEO of IntroSnap, which connects buyers and sellers by supporting charitable giving to the organization of the buyer's choice. Scott shares tips and insights for success that he's gained during his technology career working with both large companies & early stage startups.
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
EPISODE LINKS:
• Connect with Scott: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milener/
• https://www.introsnap.com/
• Scott's book recommendation: https://survivaltothrival.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, 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

Jun 5, 2021 • 26min
5 Things to Look For When Interviewing for your Next SaaS Sales Role
Jesse shares a list of things you can vet for before accepting your next software sales role, regardless of whether your an SDR, AE or other.
-A strong product offering, product market fit, clear value proposition & value drivers, legit happy customers and documented success stories
-Quality leadership, particularly sales leadership - Do they have any LinkedIn recommendations?
-Well documented rep/team success & results - In general, are reps achieving their goals? What is the top performer specifically doing?
-Rep investment - How do they train, enable and advance reps to career & financial success?
-Do they respect boundaries, provide & receive feedback?
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

May 19, 2021 • 1h 11min
What Sales Can Learn from Special Operations Forces (SOF) with John Wood
John Wood shares his learnings from a 6-year military career in the 75th Ranger Regiment (Special Operations Forces).
5 SOF Truths:
1. Humans are more important than Hardware.
2. Quality is better than Quantity.
3. Special Operations Forces cannot be mass produced.
4. Competent Special Operations Forces cannot be created after emergencies occur.
5. Most Special Operations require non-SOF assistance
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
EPISODE LINKS:
• Connect with John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-wood-85038066/
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 12, 2021 • 21min
4 Things I'm Proud of in My SaaS Sales Journey
Jesse shares 4 things he's proud of in his SaaS selling career so far.
Connected with great mentors
Invested in myself to improve my craft
Developed and nurtured a strong network of peers, leaders and customers
Made moves at the right time (leaving when it's time to go or sticking it out when he felt like quitting)

Apr 30, 2021 • 18min
3 Things I Would Have Done Differently In My SaaS Sales Journey
Jesse shares the 3 things he would have done differently in his SaaS selling career to personally scale faster.
Think Bigger, Aim Higher & Master Mindset
Ask for Help, Feedback & Utilize Leaders & Other Resources
Think Like a Partner or Consultant to Prospects
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 7, 2021 • 12min
How Having a "Close Plan" Will Help You Improve Forecasting & Conversions
Jesse's been AWOL for too long... He comes up for air after a crazy busy month & sales quarter to share how he designed close plans, mutual action plans, mutual milestones... or whatever the hell you want to call them. Implementing a plan will help you build credibility, improve forecasting & close more deals.
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
EPISODE LINKS:
• Get in touch and I'll send you my close plan template
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

Mar 3, 2021 • 6min
Podcast Update
With 20 episodes completed, Jesse says thanks to the guests and listeners who've made the show possible. If you or someone you know would like to be a guest on the show or if you have feedback (positive or negative) please reach out to me on LinkedIn.
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

Feb 18, 2021 • 50min
The Fundamentals of SaaS Selling with Jeroen Corthout of Salesflare
Jeroen Corthout is the Co-Founder of Belgium-based Salesflare. Jeroen shares his journey from product to marketing to manageing SaaS sales and growth for Salesflare. He shares his strategy for building trust with customers, improving pipeline conversion and managing time and efficiency. Resources discussed in the episode can be found below.
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
EPISODE LINKS:
• Connect with Jeroen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeroencorthout/
• SaaS Sales Fundamentals Blog Post: https://blog.salesflare.com/saas-sales
• Salesflare website: https://salesflare.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, 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

Feb 8, 2021 • 3min
The Number One Question To Ask When Discussing Pricing
Jesse shares a go-to question that will help prompt feedback from your prospects on your pricing proposal.
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

Feb 1, 2021 • 55min
The Secret to Closing $10MM+ Mega Software Deals with Jamal Reimer
Jamal Reimer shares his incredible story of transformation from average rep, who was let go for low performance, to learning 5 key skills that helped him close his first $10 million dollar mega software deal. Jamal has since secured multiple $50 million dollar deals and has closed more than $160 million in his career. Jamal shares how to master mindset, working with executives and how to position yourself for victory in an RFP process. If you're looking to dramatically increase your average deal size, follow Jamal on LinkedIn and check out his mentoring program and masterclasses.
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:
• Connect with Jamal on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamal-reimer/
• Jamal's Website: https://www.megadealsecrets.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
PAST GUEST HIGHLIGHTS:
Chris Orlob, Ian Koniak, Brandon Fluharty, Scott Leese, Jamal Reimer, Jen Allen-Knuth, Andy Paul, Collin Mitchell, Tim Zielinski, Christian Banach, Rajiv 'RajNATION' Nathan, Belal Batrawy, Christine Rogers, Chris Beall, Patrick Baynes, Jeroen Corthout, Nate Nasralla, Gabe Lullo, Vince Beese, Brandon Bornancin, Girish Redekar, Guillaume Moubeche, Lloyed Lobo, Corey Quinn, Danny Delvecchio, Tom Slocum, Brent Keltner, Todd Busler
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