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The Revenue Formula

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Feb 27, 2025 • 42min

How pitch narrowed their ICP and accelerated growth (with Ulrik Bo Larsen)

How's PLG different from outbound? We asked someone who's worked with both motions. And the interesting part? They used a very simple trick to accelerate their PLG: Defining their ICP.(00:00) - Introduction (10:02) - Finding the ICP (19:37) - Acquisition and Sales Strategy (20:04) - Brand equity (22:53) - Trigger for engaging (25:55) - Self-Onboarding and Offboarding Dynamics (28:44) - Outbound Strategies and AI-Enabled Lifecycle (41:54) - Conclusion and Final Thoughts This episode is brought to you by by Everstage - the highest rated Sales Commissions Platform on G2, Gartner Peer Insights, Trustradius with over 2,000+ customer reviews. Some of their customers include leading brands like Diligent, Wiley, Trimble, Postman, Chargebee etc.,You can go to https://www.everstage.com/revenue-formula to check out Everstage and mention Revenue Formula to unlock a personalized Sales Compensation Strategy Session with Everstage’s RevOps experts—crafted for enterprise teams to maximize performance.Never miss a new episode, join our newsletter on revenueformula.substack.com
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Feb 25, 2025 • 31min

Growth envy: How Cursor got to $100M with 20 people

Growth envy. We've all been there. Another company just blows up in what feels like seconds.Immediately you wonder, how could we achieve the same? Well, first step is understanding, and in this episode we break down the conditions that enabled Cursor to grow incredibly fast.(00:00) - Introduction (02:20) - Cursor and 0-100 (05:09) - The Power of Top Funnel (11:56) - The Future of Code Writing (12:10) - Teleportation and Sales (12:49) - Understanding the Funnel (13:05) - The Simplicity of PLG (14:45) - Developer Tools and Market Size (19:02) - Freemium Models in Enterprise Sales (23:09) - Challenges of Rapid Growth (27:05) - Retention and Competition This episode is brought to you by by Everstage - the highest rated Sales Commissions Platform on G2, Gartner Peer Insights, Trustradius with over 2,000+ customer reviews. Some of their customers include leading brands like Diligent, Wiley, Trimble, Postman, Chargebee etc.,You can go to https://www.everstage.com/revenue-formula to check out Everstage and mention Revenue Formula to unlock a personalized Sales Compensation Strategy Session with Everstage’s RevOps experts—crafted for enterprise teams to maximize performance.Never miss a new episode, join our newsletter on revenueformula.substack.com
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Feb 20, 2025 • 37min

When unicorns become zombies (With Roee Hartuv)

There are 1000s of privately held unicorns. But for many of them, they will truly struggle to make a meaningful exit.We discuss why together with Roee.(00:00) - Introduction (02:25) - Understanding Zombie Unicorns (04:30) - The Rise and Fall of Valuations (06:33) - VC Expectations and Company Growth (12:01) - The Fragility of High Valuations (15:17) - Current Market Trends and Valuations (19:35) - The Rise of Zombie Unicorns (20:18) - Down Rounds and Valuation Challenges (20:51) - Future of Unicorns and IPOs (26:48) - Impact on Revenue Leaders (32:06) - Pricing and Packaging Strategies (35:39) - Concluding Thoughts and Future Outlook This episode is brought to you by by Everstage - the highest rated Sales Commissions Platform on G2, Gartner Peer Insights, Trustradius with over 2,000+ customer reviews. Some of their customers include leading brands like Diligent, Wiley, Trimble, Postman, Chargebee etc.,You can go to https://www.everstage.com/revenue-formula to check out Everstage and mention Revenue Formula to unlock a personalized Sales Compensation Strategy Session with Everstage’s RevOps experts—crafted for enterprise teams to maximize performance.Never miss a new episode, join our newsletter on revenueformula.substack.com
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Feb 18, 2025 • 29min

Reporting to the CEO - here's what we've learned

Are you about to report to the CEO? Are you already?In todays episode, we share our experience reporting to the CEO.(00:00) - Introduction (03:51) - Our first CEO (07:10) - Benefits and Challenges of Reporting to the CEO (13:03) - Effective Communication and Management Strategies (20:16) - Deliver 100% of your commits This episode is brought to you by by Fullcast, the only AI-powered platform that streamlines your entire sales lifecycle — from plan to pay. With modules like territory and quota management, routing, and capacity planning, Fullcast adapts to your unique needs — whether you need one solution or an all-in-one platform.Ready to see the difference? Visit Fullcast.com and mention the Revenue Formula Podcast to unlock an exclusive premium gift, just for listeners!Never miss a new episode, join our newsletter on revenueformula.substack.com
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Feb 13, 2025 • 39min

No more free trials (Chris Pasquier from Slite)

Chris Pasquier, CEO of Slite and Super, dives into the challenges of selling AI products, specifically why free trials are often ineffective. He discusses the evolution of Slite as a documentation platform and introduces Super, which optimizes workplace efficiency. The conversation highlights strategies for effective customer onboarding, the importance of clear use cases, and overcoming skepticism in AI adoption. Pasquier also explores future trends in AI within business, emphasizing the need for companies to adapt to shifting buyer behaviors.
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Feb 11, 2025 • 35min

SaaS was dead last week, but now it's back.

Wrappers are dead. LLMs are dead. SaaS is dead. The application layer is dead.It's moving pretty fast still in AI, and we thought it was time to take stock of what we know right now.(00:00) - Introduction (01:03) - OpenAI's Superbowl Ad Breakdown (02:29) - The Role of AI in Modern Life (03:16) - Teasing Future Content (03:50) - The Fast-Paced World of AI (05:35) - Understanding GPT Wrappers (07:40) - Hype vs. Reality in AI (10:04) - The Evolution of Solutions (14:22) - Consumer Perception of AI (16:25) - AI's Role in Problem Solving (17:47) - The Commoditization of AI (18:50) - Cloud Providers and AI Models (20:39) - The Future of AI Investment (22:31) - Challenges in AI Implementation (28:51) - Skepticism and Realities of AI This episode is brought to you by by Everstage - the highest rated Sales Commissions Platform on G2, Gartner Peer Insights, Trustradius with over 2,000+ customer reviews. Some of their customers include leading brands like Diligent, Wiley, Trimble, Postman, Chargebee etc.,You can go to https://www.everstage.com/revenue-formula to check out Everstage and mention Revenue Formula to unlock a personalized Sales Compensation Strategy Session with Everstage’s RevOps experts—crafted for enterprise teams to maximize performance.Never miss a new episode, join our newsletter on revenueformula.substack.com
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Feb 6, 2025 • 39min

You have no moat (With Bethany Stachenfeld)

If 4 developers at a unicorn got a $1m check, could they copy your feature? Well, yes. We discussed why this question is stupid, and how to build true competitive advantages.(00:00) - Introduction (02:11) - Remote Work and Team Dynamics (02:47) - Exploring New Features and Innovations (04:59) - Customer Experience and Building a Moat (15:05) - Sticky Features and User Retention (17:52) - Salesforce and the Challenges of Switching Providers (18:34) - Bad Industry Practices and Network Effects (19:38) - Building Ecosystem Benefits and Integrations (20:38) - Strategic Partnerships and Preferred Partners (23:34) - Customer Feedback and Product Development (27:27) - Efficient Growth and Competitive Advantages (33:23) - Outbound Marketing Strategies This episode is brought to you by by Everstage - the highest rated Sales Commissions Platform on G2, Gartner Peer Insights, Trustradius with over 2,000+ customer reviews. Some of their customers include leading brands like Diligent, Wiley, Trimble, Postman, Chargebee etc.,You can go to https://www.everstage.com/revenue-formula to check out Everstage and mention Revenue Formula to unlock a personalized Sales Compensation Strategy Session with Everstage’s RevOps experts—crafted for enterprise teams to maximize performance.Never miss a new episode, join our newsletter on revenueformula.substack.com
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Feb 4, 2025 • 26min

Sellers don't sell

Explore why sellers aren't just selling anymore as they navigate the shifting dynamics of today's market. Discover how the knowledge gap has reversed, making buyers more informed than ever. The role of sellers is evolving, especially in an AI-driven world, where customer feedback plays a crucial part. Learn about the importance of guiding clients through complex decisions and addressing their indecision. It's a brave new world where traditional selling techniques can't keep up, and adaptability is the name of the game.
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Jan 30, 2025 • 42min

Stacking outbound (With Maximus Greenwald)

What can you learn from someone who's built a motion from scratch to scale? That's what we discovered with Maximus, CEO and Co-founder of Warmly. He shares how they built outbound from nothing.(00:00) - Introduction (03:05) - Building in Public (06:41) - Firing Customers (07:43) - Stacking Outbound (10:54) - Zero to One: Lessons and Learnings (19:08) - Dang outbound, it works! (19:52) - Consistency in Email Campaigns (20:34) - Profiles for Zero to One Phase (21:30) - Commandos, Soldiers, and Policemen (24:24) - Scaling Sales Processes (25:15) - Layering in more channels (27:54) - Hiring and Team Culture (29:19) - Navigating Growth Challenges (35:27) - AI in Sales and Marketing This episode is brought to you by by Fullcast, the only AI-powered platform that streamlines your entire sales lifecycle — from plan to pay. With modules like territory and quota management, routing, and capacity planning, Fullcast adapts to your unique needs — whether you need one solution or an all-in-one platform.Ready to see the difference? Visit Fullcast.com and mention the Revenue Formula Podcast to unlock an exclusive premium gift, just for listeners!Never miss a new episode, join our newsletter on revenueformula.substack.com
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Jan 28, 2025 • 34min

3 Signs your GTM is weak

Weaknesses are awesome. If you can identify them that is. We discuss three common GTM weaknesses and how you can identify them...So you can start fixing them and getting better.(00:00) - Introduction (03:23) - Parenting Challenges (04:22) - Go-to-Market Strategies (05:35) - 20-20 vision (06:22) - 1: I'm just not motivated (12:37) - You're a bad leader (15:04) - It's products fault (of course) (16:30) - Handling Bugs and Product Frustrations (17:09) - Building a Billion Dollar Business (22:17) - I'm not listening to you (the customer) (26:24) - The Value of Qualitative Data This episode is brought to you by by Everstage - the highest rated Sales Commissions Platform on G2, Gartner Peer Insights, Trustradius with over 2,000+ customer reviews. Some of their customers include leading brands like Diligent, Wiley, Trimble, Postman, Chargebee etc.,You can go to https://www.everstage.com/revenue-formula to check out Everstage and mention Revenue Formula to unlock a personalized Sales Compensation Strategy Session with Everstage’s RevOps experts—crafted for enterprise teams to maximize performance.Never miss a new episode, join our newsletter on revenueformula.substack.com

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