

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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Jan 9, 2024 • 16min
Can You Survive as an Average Sales Performer?
Chase and Jesse discuss the implications of being a middle-of-the-pack performer in B2B sales.
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
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 the Sales Players Slack Community: https://launchpass.com/saas_sales_players
• 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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Jan 2, 2024 • 26min
Pod "Re-Brand," New Co-Host (Chase Barmore) & The Time I Met Tim Ferris
Happy New Year. I'm excited to announce the re-brand and re-launch of SSP... Introducing Sales Players. The #1 show for top players in B2B sales, Sales Players shares new, actionable ideas for revenue generators and breaks down the mindset, habits, and tools used by the highest performing operators in Sales and Business Development to generate more leads, close more deals and build wealth and financial security.
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
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 the Sales Players Slack Community: https://launchpass.com/saas_sales_players
• 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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Dec 13, 2023 • 16min
10 (Unconventional) Things I Plan to Do Next Year to Level Up
Jesse shares 10 things he's going to do next year to have his biggest year yet in Sales.
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
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
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Nov 29, 2023 • 41min
Selling in Startups & Building a Co-Selling Community for High Performing Sellers with Vince Beese of Sales HQ
Vince Beese is the Founder of Sales HQ. In this episode, he shares his vision for a dynamic community tailored for high-performing sellers and sales teams. He also shares insights on his career as a rep and leader in high-growth companies such as: LivePerson, Experian, SugarCRM & Meta.
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 Vince on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vbeese/
• Sign up for Sales HQ: https://www.saleshq.co/
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

Nov 16, 2023 • 39min
Improving Pipeline & Revenue by Connecting your CRM (in 60 seconds) with LinkedIn with David Chevalier of Surfe
David Chevalier is the Co-Founder & CEO of Surfe. He shares how he built the company, raised capital and how he plans to change the way sellers 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:
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-maurice-chevalier/
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
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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