Presales Podcast by Presales Collective

In this episode of the PreSales Podcast, Chris Mabry and Justin McDonald discuss Justin’s journey from individual contributor to Founder and CEO. We discuss struggles, lessons learned along the way, and tools he developed as an SE that he still uses today as a CEO.  Explore the rising significance of live demos in SaaS sales world Discuss how a demo isn’t just a “presentation” but a methodology/process you must go through to unpack and discover what the client needs. Explore strategies for maximum impact and best practices for engaging your audience.  Highlight the advantages that live demos have for Sales Engineers (SEs) to enhance customer engagement and conversion rates but also offer SEs to have a unique competitive and professional edge. Thank you for tuning in! - PSC  

In this Letter to the Community, I introduce myself to the PreSales community as the new General Manager, giving insight into my backstory as a Solution Consultant and the journey to leading and managing teams.  I unpack what I love most about my career and the PreSales Collective: People. The human story of growth, friendship, and potential is what drives me.  At PreSales Collective, we believe the investment in three pillars leads to  Personal and Professional Development.  Thought Leadership Content. Meaningful Connections. If you are investing in professional and personal development, consuming high-quality/thought leadership content in your space, and making meaningful connections - You are operating at a higher potential than if you are not.  Period. Tune-in and Connect! 143 Letter to the Community w/Chris Mabry

This six-part series is designed to help Solutions Consultants of all experience levels perfect their craft and be the best in their field. Through interviews and case studies with experienced professionals, we’ll unpack real-life stories and get actionable insights into what you can do right now to become a world-class SC. Tune in and discover strategies for: Continuous learning and improvement Taking ownership of the customer experience Developing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders And much more! This ‘Becoming a World Class Solutions Professional’ framework was developed by Yuji Higashi as part of the PreSales Foundations program.   142. Becoming a World-Class SC: Mentoring and Coaching Others (Part 6 of 6) w/Sidney Gomez   Host: Mattie Stremic, Head of Academy, PreSales Academy

This six-part series is designed to help Solutions Consultants of all experience levels perfect their craft and be the best in their field. Through interviews and case studies with experienced professionals, we’ll unpack real-life stories and get actionable insights into what you can do right now to become a world-class SC. Tune in and discover strategies for: Continuous learning and improvement Taking ownership of the customer experience Developing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders And much more! This ‘Becoming a World Class Solutions Professional’ framework was developed by Yuji Higashi as part of the PreSales Foundations program.   141. Becoming a World-Class SC: Developing your External Network (Part 5 of 6) w/Ron Whitson   Host: Mattie Stremic, Head of Academy, PreSales Academy

Adam Lazzara, an experienced Solutions Consultant, discusses the importance of continuous learning in solution consulting. He shares insights on transitioning from sales to sales engineering and the significance of a learning mindset in pre-sales. The podcast also covers deliberate learning, expanding knowledge as a leader, and maintaining a learning mindset in a constantly evolving industry.

Maria Lat, an experienced Solutions Consultant, shares insights on gaining visibility and broadening impact in the pre-sales role. She discusses the importance of continuous learning, the value of transitioning from customer success to pre-sales, staying curious, building cross-functional relationships, and living a fulfilling life outside of work.

This six-part series is designed to help Solutions Consultants of all experience levels perfect their craft and be the best in their field. Through interviews and case studies with experienced professionals, we’ll unpack real-life stories and get actionable insights into what you can do right now to become a world-class SC. Tune in and discover strategies for: Continuous learning and improvement Taking ownership of the customer experience Developing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders And much more! This ‘Becoming a World Class Solutions Professional’ framework was developed by Yuji Higashi as part of the PreSales Foundations program.   Episode 138: Building Meaningful Relationships (Part 2 of 6) w/ Brandi Anderson.   Host: Mattie Stremic, Head of Academy, PreSales Academy

This six-part series is designed to help Solutions Consultants of all experience levels perfect their craft and be the best in their field. Through interviews and case studies with experienced professionals, we’ll unpack real-life stories and get actionable insights into what you can do right now to become a world-class SC. Tune in and discover strategies for: Continuous learning and improvement Taking ownership of the customer experience Developing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders And much more! This ‘Becoming a World Class Solutions Professional’ framework was developed by Yuji Higashi as part of the PreSales Foundations program.   Episode 137: Becoming a World-Class SC: Pursuing Excellence (Part 1 of 6) w/ Munir Hussein.   Host: Mattie Stremic, Head of Academy, PreSales Academy

This week on the PreSales Podcast, James spends a few minutes recapping 2022 and discussing PreSales Collective's strategy for 2023! Don't worry, the PSC Podcast isn't going anywhere, but it is changing to bi-weekly and has some exciting format changes! The data tells us that people listen to every single episode every week so please use this chance to catch up on the episodes you've missed.

On the PreSales Podcast, James Kaikis and Dini Mehta connect on "CROs Perspective: Unlocking the Solutions Consultant." Dini, Former Chief Revenue Officer at Lattice and Part Time Operator at Operator Collective, discusses how and why she believes Solutions Consulting is a strategic component of the Go-To-Market organization. Dini shares her strategy to scale Solutions and use the role as a conduit to other parts of the organization.