

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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Oct 30, 2023 • 7min
Using Forcing Functions to Drive Results
Jesse introduces the concept of Forcing Functions in SaaS Sales. Stay tuned for part 2 with additional examples on how to implement Forcing Functions.
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:
• https://personalmba.com/forcing-function/
CONNECT WITH JESSE:
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessewoodbury/
• Website: https://jessewoodbury.com/
HELP GROW SP:
• 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:
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
© Sales Players LLC

Oct 19, 2023 • 36min
Filling Your Funnel & Building a Great Sales Career with Gabe Lullo of Alleyoop
Gabe Lullo is the CEO of Alleyoop. He shares his experience building a SDRaaS agency, what's working in pipeline generation and how to stand out as a rep.
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
• Close (The CRM Built for Growth) - https://refer.close.com/ssp enter the promo code SSP15 for 15% off your first 3 months
EPISODE LINKS:
• Connect with Gabe: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lullo/
• Alleyoop: https://alleyoop.io/
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

Oct 11, 2023 • 15min
An Important Factor for Success That Nobody Really Talks About
Having a great manager is extremely important in Tech Sales and a bad manager can set you back years. Jesse shares some ideas for managing this in your sales career.
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
• Close (The CRM Built for Growth) - https://refer.close.com/ssp enter the promo code SSP15 for 15% off your first 3 months
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

Oct 2, 2023 • 5min
Leveling Up with Your Sales Stack (Outreach Unleash Teaser)
Jesse shares a promo clip for the upcoming sales panel at Outreach Unleash this week. More info: https://unleash.outreach.io/
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
• Close (The CRM Built for Growth) - https://refer.close.com/ssp enter the promo code SSP15 for 15% off your first 3 months
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

Sep 8, 2023 • 45min
Stop Losing Deals When Your Not in the Room with Nate Nasralla of Fluint
Nate Nasralla is the Co-Founder of Fluint (Fluint.io). In today's episode, he shares how he started Fluint, his process for Buyer Enablement and 10 tips for improving your writing in sales.
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
• Close (The CRM Built for Growth) - https://refer.close.com/ssp enter the promo code SSP15 for 15% off your first 3 months
EPISODE LINKS:
• Connect with Nate on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natenasralla/
• Subscribe to the Fluint Newsletter: fluint.io/newsletter
• Try Fluint: https://www.fluint.io/get-started
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

Aug 24, 2023 • 24min
Re-Thinking Pipeline Generation with Todd Busler of Champify
Todd Busler is the Co-Founder & CEO of Champify. He shares his career journey to sales and sales leadership and how he came up with the idea for Champify.
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
• Close (The CRM Built for Growth) - https://refer.close.com/ssp enter the promo code SSP15 for 15% off your first 3 months
EPISODE LINKS:
• Connect with Todd on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-busler/
• Check out Champify: https://www.champify.io/
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

Aug 21, 2023 • 47min
Selling to Developers, Building Strong Champions & Company-Wide Pipeline Generation with Dustin Beaudoin of Airplane
Dustin Beaudoin is the Head of Sales at Airplane. In this episode, he shared advice for selling to technical buyers, building and leveraging strong champions in your deals and how to use the network effect of your entire company to build pipeline.
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 Dustin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinbeaudoin/
CONNECT WITH JESSE:
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessewoodbury/
• Website: https://jessewoodbury.com/
HELP GROW SP:
• 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:
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
© Sales Players LLC

Aug 17, 2023 • 44min
Creating Outbound Sequences That Actually Work with David Breshears
Dave Breshears is the Chief Revenue Mechanic at Silicon Hills Revenue Lab and the Chief Evangelist of OutreachPros. Dave joins Jesse to share easy-to-implement tips for creating and executing great outbound sequences.
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
• Close (The CRM Built for Growth) - https://refer.close.com/ssp enter the promo code SSP15 for 15% off your first 3 months
EPISODE LINKS:
• Connect with Dave on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbreshears/
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

Aug 10, 2023 • 25min
SaaS Sales Side Hustles... Should You Start One?
Jesse talks side hustles, and whether or not you should focus on one, while also sharing some rep friendly side hustle ideas.
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
EPISODE LINKS:
• Check out PartnerStack for managing affiliate partnerships: https://partnerstack.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
© Sales Players LLC

Aug 3, 2023 • 35min
Exploring the Indie Tech Stack with James Urie of Close
James Urie is the Senior Partnerships Manager at Close. James is a sales tech expert, podcaster, and all around interesting guy. In this episode, James shares insights into the "Indie Stack" and speaks to the importance of finding the right tools for your company and team.
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 James: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-urie/
• Get Close: https://refer.close.com/ssp promo code SSP15 for 15% off your first 3 months
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, James Urie