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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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Sep 19, 2024 • 38min
Ideas for Staying Motivated in Sales & Humanizing Sales Metrics with Phil Putnam
Phil Putnam is a speaker, author, coach & workshop leader helping leaders get top team performance and extend employee tenure. He joins the Sales Players to share insights into staying motivated in sales.
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EPISODE LINKS:
• Connect with Phil: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philputnamcoach/
• Subscribe to Phil's Newsletter: https://www.philputnam.com/newsletter
CONNECT WITH JESSE:
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessewoodbury/
• Website: https://jessewoodbury.com/
CONNECT WITH CHASE:
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chase-barmore
• Website: https://chasebarmore.com
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PAST GUEST HIGHLIGHTS:
Morgan J. Ingram, Chris Orlob, Ian Koniak, Jeb Blount, Brandon Fluharty, Scott Leese, Sarah Brazier, 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, Todd Busler, Richard Harris, Krysten Conner, Dan Goodman, Kris Rudeegraap
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Sep 12, 2024 • 42min
From AE to CEO & Driving Sales with Personalized Gifts with Kris Rudeegraap of Sendoso
Kris Rudeegraap is the Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Sendoso, the gifting and direct mail platform that helps revenue teams 6x second call rates, double win rates and close deals 29% faster. Kris joins the Sales Players to share how he used the skills he developed as an AE to launch a category leading company.
SPONSORS:
• Leadfeeder (Turn Page Views into Pipeline) - https://leadfeeder.partnerlinks.io/rsscjriylqgb - SP fans use this link for an extended, 21-day free trial
• evyAI (AI Content Assistant for LinkedIn) - https://evyai.com/?via=salesplayers
EPISODE LINKS:
• Connect with Kris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rudeegraap/
• Get a Demo of Sendoso: https://www.sendoso.com/
CONNECT WITH JESSE:
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessewoodbury/
• Website: https://jessewoodbury.com/
CONNECT WITH CHASE:
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chase-barmore
• Website: https://chasebarmore.com
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PAST GUEST HIGHLIGHTS:
Morgan J. Ingram, Chris Orlob, Ian Koniak, Jeb Blount, Brandon Fluharty, Scott Leese, Sarah Brazier, 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, Todd Busler, Richard Harris, Krysten Conner, Dan Goodman, Kris Rudeegraap
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Sep 5, 2024 • 48min
Mastering Comp Negotiation with Devon Hennig
Devon Hennig, Author of "The Senior Compensation Bible" and "How to Be VP" Host @BoardroomConfidential and SaaS Consultant & Analyst joins the Sales Players to share the secrets top execs use to negotiate their comp.
SPONSORS:
• Leadfeeder (Turn Page Views into Pipeline) - https://leadfeeder.partnerlinks.io/rsscjriylqgb - SP fans use this link for an extended, 21-day free trial
EPISODE LINKS:
• Get the Senior Compensation Bible: https://devonhennig.gumroad.com/l/jvmyr
• 1:1 Comp Consulting: https://devonhennig.gumroad.com/l/comp-therapy
• Offer Negotiation: https://devonhennig.gumroad.com/l/hire-me
CONNECT WITH JESSE:
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessewoodbury/
• Website: https://jessewoodbury.com/
CONNECT WITH CHASE:
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chase-barmore
• Website: https://chasebarmore.com
HELP US GROW SP:
• Join Sales Players for Free: https://www.thesalesplayers.com/
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• Check out the above sponsors, it's the best way to support the show
PAST GUEST HIGHLIGHTS:
Morgan J. Ingram, Chris Orlob, Ian Koniak, Jeb Blount, Brandon Fluharty, Scott Leese, Sarah Brazier, 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, Todd Busler, Richard Harris, Krysten Conner, Dan Goodman, Kris Rudeegraap
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Aug 29, 2024 • 55min
Remote Work, AI, and Predictions on the Future of Sales with Scott Leese
Scott Leese is the CEO & Founder of Scott Leese Consulting. Based in Austin, Texas, he's an advisor, author, investor, former executive sales leader. Scott sits down with the Sales Players to share his perspectives on the current state of the B2B sales industry.
SPONSORS:
• Leadfeeder (Turn Page Views into Pipeline) - https://leadfeeder.partnerlinks.io/rsscjriylqgb - SP fans use this link for an extended, 21-day free trial
• evyAI (AI Content Assistant for LinkedIn) - https://evyai.com/?via=salesplayers
EPISODE LINKS:
• Connect with Scott: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottleese/
• https://scottleeseconsulting.com/
• Surf and Sales: https://www.surfandsales.com/
CONNECT WITH JESSE:
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessewoodbury/
• Website: https://jessewoodbury.com/
CONNECT WITH CHASE:
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chase-barmore
• Website: https://chasebarmore.com
HELP US GROW SP:
• Join Sales Players for Free: https://www.thesalesplayers.com/
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• Leave a rating, write a review, and share
• Check out the above sponsors, it's the best way to support the show
GUEST HIGHLIGHTS:
Morgan J. Ingram, Chris Orlob, Ian Koniak, Jeb Blount, Brandon Fluharty, Scott Leese, Sarah Brazier, 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, Todd Busler, Richard Harris, Krysten Conner, Dan Goodman, Kris Rudeegraap
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Aug 21, 2024 • 50min
Understanding: Comp Plans, PIPs, Severance, Equity Grants & Commission Issues with Dan Goodman
Dan Goodman is the founder of Dan Goodman Employment Advisory. Based in Boston, MA, Dan has been a fierce and passionate advocate for employees for over three decades. Dan joins the Sales Players to share his mission is to provide truth and transparency around the employer/employee relations.
SPONSORS:
• Leadfeeder (Turn Page Views into Pipeline) - https://leadfeeder.partnerlinks.io/rsscjriylqgb - SP fans use this link for an extended, 21-day free trial
• evyAI (AI Content Assistant for LinkedIn) - https://evyai.com/?via=salesplayers
EPISODE LINKS:
• Connect with Dan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-goodman2001/
• Dan's Website: https://www.dangoodmanea.com/
CONNECT WITH JESSE:
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessewoodbury/
• Website: https://jessewoodbury.com/
CONNECT WITH CHASE:
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chase-barmore
• Website: https://chasebarmore.com
HELP US GROW SP:
• Join Sales Players for Free: https://www.thesalesplayers.com/
• Subscribe!
• Leave a rating, write a review, and share
• Check out the above sponsors, it's the best way to support the show
GUEST HIGHLIGHTS:
Morgan J. Ingram, Chris Orlob, Ian Koniak, Jeb Blount, Brandon Fluharty, Scott Leese, Sarah Brazier, 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, Todd Busler, Richard Harris, Krysten Conner, Dan Goodman, Kris Rudeegraap
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Aug 13, 2024 • 54min
Closing More Complex Deals with Krysten Conner
Krysten Conner spent 12 years in Enterprise sales as an Account Executive with multi-billion dollar tech companies like Salesforce, Tableau and Outreach. Based in Dallas, Texas, she helps sellers close more complex deals. She joins the Sales Players to share insights from her career, content and trainings.
SPONSORS:
• Leadfeeder (Turn Page Views into Pipeline) - https://leadfeeder.partnerlinks.io/rsscjriylqgb - SP fans use this link for an extended, 21-day free trial
• evyAI (AI Content Assistant for LinkedIn) - https://evyai.com/?via=salesplayers
EPISODE LINKS:
• Connect with Krysten: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krystenconner/
• Work with Krysten: https://krystenconner.com/
CONNECT WITH JESSE:
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessewoodbury/
• Website: https://jessewoodbury.com/
CONNECT WITH CHASE:
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chase-barmore
• Website: https://chasebarmore.com
HELP US GROW SP:
• Join Sales Players for Free: https://www.thesalesplayers.com/
• Subscribe!
• Leave a rating, write a review, and share
• Check out the above sponsors, it's the best way to support the show
GUEST HIGHLIGHTS:
Morgan J. Ingram, Chris Orlob, Ian Koniak, Jeb Blount, Brandon Fluharty, Scott Leese, Sarah Brazier, 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, Todd Busler, Richard Harris, Krysten Conner, Dan Goodman, Kris Rudeegraap
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Aug 7, 2024 • 1h 4min
Growing Your Exposure with GenAI with Joe Apfelbaum of evyAI
Joe Apfelbaum is the Founder of evyAI and the author of High Energy Networking. Based in Brooklyn, NY, Joe joins the Sales Players to share how AI will change the way sellers build pipeline and close deals.
SPONSORS:
• evyAI (AI Content Assistant for LinkedIn) - https://evyai.com/?via=salesplayers
• Leadfeeder (Turn Page Views into Pipeline) - https://leadfeeder.partnerlinks.io/rsscjriylqgb - SP fans use this link for an extended, 21-day free trial
EPISODE LINKS:
• Connect with Joe: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joeapfelbaum/
• Get evyAI: https://evyai.com/?via=salesplayers
CONNECT WITH JESSE:
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessewoodbury/
• Website: https://jessewoodbury.com/
CONNECT WITH CHASE:
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chase-barmore
• Website: https://chasebarmore.com
HELP US GROW SP:
• Join Sales Players for Free: https://www.thesalesplayers.com/
• Subscribe!
• Leave a rating, write a review, and share
• Check out the above sponsors, it's the best way to support the show
GUEST HIGHLIGHTS:
Morgan J. Ingram, Chris Orlob, Ian Koniak, Jeb Blount, Brandon Fluharty, Scott Leese, Sarah Brazier, 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, Todd Busler, Richard Harris, Krysten Conner, Dan Goodman, Kris Rudeegraap
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Jul 31, 2024 • 54min
Finding Balance & Community in Sales with JC Pollard of Holistic Sales Co/Gong
JC Pollard is an AE at Gong and Co-Founder of Holistic Sales Co. based in Austin, TX. In this episode, JC shares how he got his start in sales, going from SDR to leading a paid sales community.
SPONSORS:
• Leadfeeder (Turn Page Views into Pipeline) - https://leadfeeder.partnerlinks.io/rsscjriylqgb - SP fans use this link for an extended, 21-day free trial
EPISODE LINKS:
• Connect with JC: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jc-pollard/
• Join Holistic Sales: https://www.holisticsalesco.com/
CONNECT WITH JESSE:
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessewoodbury/
• Website: https://jessewoodbury.com/
CONNECT WITH CHASE:
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chase-barmore
• Website: https://chasebarmore.com
HELP US GROW SP:
• Join Sales Players for Free: https://www.thesalesplayers.com/
• Subscribe!
• Leave a rating, write a review, and share
• Check out the above sponsors, it's the best way to support the show
GUEST HIGHLIGHTS:
Morgan J. Ingram, Chris Orlob, Ian Koniak, Jeb Blount, Brandon Fluharty, Scott Leese, Sarah Brazier, 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, Todd Busler, Richard Harris, Krysten Conner, Dan Goodman, Kris Rudeegraap
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Jul 24, 2024 • 53min
1080s, 1099s and Balancing Sales Leadership as a Competitive Snowboarder with Jayden Belcher
By day, Jayden Belcher leads Enterprise GTM at Britive and by night she competes as a sponsored, pro snowboarder. Based in Phoenix, AZ, Jayden shares with the Sales Players how she balances her day-to-day sales leadership with competitive snowboarding.
SPONSORS:
• Leadfeeder (Turn Page Views into Pipeline) - https://leadfeeder.partnerlinks.io/rsscjriylqgb - SP fans use this link for an extended, 21-day free trial
• Surfe (LinkedIn Prospecting Streamlined) - https://www.surfe.com/?kfl_ln=jesse-woodbury
EPISODE LINKS:
• Connect with Jayden: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayden-belcher-the-saas-snowboarder-%F0%9F%8F%82-a148951a4/
CONNECT WITH JESSE:
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessewoodbury/
• Website: https://jessewoodbury.com/
CONNECT WITH CHASE:
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chase-barmore
• Website: https://chasebarmore.com
HELP US GROW SP:
• Join Sales Players for Free: https://www.thesalesplayers.com/
• Subscribe!
• Leave a rating, write a review, and share
• Check out the above sponsors, it's the best way to support the show
GUEST HIGHLIGHTS:
Morgan J. Ingram, Chris Orlob, Ian Koniak, Jeb Blount, Brandon Fluharty, Scott Leese, Sarah Brazier, 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, Todd Busler, Richard Harris, Krysten Conner, Dan Goodman, Kris Rudeegraap
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Jul 17, 2024 • 52min
Why Sales Skills Are Life Skills with Shane Jamison
Shane Jamison is a Dallas-based, high performance sales coach who helps sellers blow past quota. He joins the Sales Players to share lessons in selling, business ownership and life in general.
SPONSORS:
• Leadfeeder (Turn Page Views into Pipeline) - https://leadfeeder.partnerlinks.io/rsscjriylqgb - SP fans use this link for an extended, 21-day free trial
• Surfe (LinkedIn Prospecting Streamlined) - https://www.surfe.com/?kfl_ln=jesse-woodbury
EPISODE LINKS:
• Connect with Shane: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanejamison/
• Crush Quota, 2x Your Income: https://www.shanejamison.com/
CONNECT WITH JESSE:
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessewoodbury/
• Website: https://jessewoodbury.com/
CONNECT WITH CHASE:
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chase-barmore
• Website: https://chasebarmore.com
HELP GROW SP:
• Join Sales Players for Free: https://www.thesalesplayers.com/
• Subscribe!
• Leave a rating, write a review, and share
• Check out the above sponsors, it's the best way to support the show
GUEST HIGHLIGHTS:
Morgan J. Ingram, Chris Orlob, Ian Koniak, Jeb Blount, Brandon Fluharty, Scott Leese, Sarah Brazier, 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, Todd Busler, Richard Harris, Krysten Conner, Dan Goodman, Kris Rudeegraap
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