The Revenue Formula

2025 is around the corner - and we asked Chris Walker about his predictions for the next years. Will we see more efficiency? Growth? How will AI transform teams? And much much more.(00:00) - Introduction (03:17) - Has anything changed? (05:03) - Understanding the Core Problems (07:06) - The C suite (12:03) - Wrong KPIs (14:40) - No, we aren't more efficient (19:00) - AI and Market Efficiency (22:03) - Building Customer-Centric Software (24:12) - The Real Cost of Software and Market Growth (24:52) - Predictions for Marketing Teams (27:03) - Challenges in AI Adoption (29:24) - Data's Role in AI and Marketing (30:37) - Future Trends and Predictions (34:40) - The Art and Science of Go-to-Market Strategy (35:56) - RevOps and Go-to-Market Operations (37:48) - Customer Success and Account Management (40:51) - Key Ingredients for Success in 2025 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

There's been a bunch of change happening lately. And a lot of excuses to. It's time to accept the changes and adapt to (finally) start growing again.(00:00) - Introduction (05:47) - Growth and Market Dynamics (10:59) - So what exactly has changed? (11:23) - Changes in Buyer Behavior (11:48) - The Rise of Buying Committees (14:09) - Focus on Cost Reduction (16:13) - The AI Buyer Emerges (16:42) - AI's Rapid Improvement and Cost Efficiency (19:39) - AI's Market Impact and Investment (23:40) - Outcome-Based Pricing Models (29:11) - The Future of AI in Business This episode is brought to you by Fullcast - the only AI-powered platform that streamlines your entire sales lifecycle—from plan to pay. Loved by companies like Own, Degreed, Zones, Collibra, and more.Never miss a new episode, join our newsletter on revenueformula.substack.com

Will the funding market screw you, or accelerate your plans? In this episode, we talk with Peter Walker about funding and why it matters to GTM teams.(00:00) - Introduction (03:04) - What commercial teams need to know (05:44) - What does the market look like right now (07:19) - Are IPOs still backed up? (09:24) - Political landscape (12:29) - Two paths during a downturn (17:17) - Time Between Funding Rounds (20:28) - The AI Hype Cycle (27:31) - Startup Shutdowns (30:54) - Down Rounds and Their Impact (33:14) - Predictions for 2025 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

If you're the first to exploit a new opportunity, your advantage will only get bigger over time. So, is there an exploit you can take advantage of? Find out in the episode.(00:00) - Introduction (03:06) - Understanding Zero Day Exploits (05:36) - E-commerce Evolution and SEO (12:31) - The Rise of SaaS (19:07) - AI in Go-to-Market Strategies (29:39) - Encouraging AI Experimentation (31:42) - Conclusion and Call to Action 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

Jacco van der Kooij, Founder of Winning by Design, shares his expertise on AI's profound impact on sales strategies. He predicts a dramatic shift where up to 70% of sales jobs could vanish, highlighting the need for adaptation. The conversation dives into how AI is transforming traditional sales roles and enhancing customer engagement through innovative methodologies. Jacco also discusses the evolution from SaaS to outcome-based models, stressing the urgency for businesses to embrace AI or risk obsolescence in a competitive landscape.

There's an unfair advantage some startups and companies have. It's a competitive advantage that can't be copied. And it's on you should build as early as possible - a founder brand.In todays episode, we talk about our experience with building a founder brand, what we've learned from others and much much more.(00:00) - Introduction (01:47) - Building a Founder Brand (07:27) - You need this (08:45) - Blank page problem (11:11) - The Importance of Consistency (15:28) - Distribution and Trust (17:04) - The reason LinkedIn is interesting (19:33) - The other option (25:27) - What will you talk about 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

In this engaging discussion, Laura Erdem, a salesperson at Dream Data, shares her impressive journey of generating a $1M pipeline primarily through LinkedIn. She dives into the challenges of traditional outbound sales and the shift to social selling. Laura reveals her effective playbook filled with practical tips for self-prospecting and building authentic connections. She emphasizes the importance of team collaboration, founder support, and striking a balance between social engagement and traditional techniques for sales success.

Carta. HubSpot. Brandwatch. Rippling. These companies, and many others, offer services (even though VCs don't like it). It's not about creating a services business, it's about using it to acquire, retain and grow customers. Here's what we get into:(00:00) - Introduction (03:08) - Why services aren't attractive (04:54) - And why services are awesome (11:46) - Services as an acquisition channel (12:25) - First example: Carta (16:34) - 2nd: Rippling (21:24) - HubSpot's Onboarding 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

Everyone talks openly about raising a new round or closing a massive deal. But churn, crickets. Except for one guy, Adam Robinson.And he shares not only his churn problem, but how he solved it, how he's building a solid awareness engine and, how he built Rb2b.(00:00) - Introduction (07:02) - October 2022, the first LinkedIn post (08:53) - Finding his voice (11:15) - The first viral post (13:51) - No product was decided yet (16:05) - The product was not exciting... (17:59) - 3 weeks after launch (22:58) - The Impact of Transparency on Business (23:49) - Churn: The thing people won't talk about (when it's bad) (27:23) - Churn spiked to 15% (29:49) - A few realizations (36:37) - The strange issue (45:05) - Confrontational Marketing (48:10) - Final Thoughts and Farewell 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

Outbound sales might be facing challenges, but there's a fresh playbook making waves. The discussion highlights the evolution from traditional text to engaging video outreach, emphasizing personal connection. AI's role in sales is critically examined, weighing its pros and cons. The hosts share insights on targeting ideal customers while fostering collaboration between sales and marketing teams. With strategic video messages and unified customer engagement, they've successfully booked 500 meetings, proving that innovation and authenticity can reignite outbound efforts.