Best Benchmarkit Podcasts (2025)

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Hiring Grit: How to Build a High-Performance Sales Team with Doug Brown 22:33

5d ago22:33

22:33

In Part 1 of this conversation with Doug Brown—CEO of CEO Sales Strategies and one of the most trusted voices in revenue acceleration—Mark and KK dive into what it really takes to build a high-performance sales team. Whether you're scaling a startup or optimizing a mature sales org, this episode is your blueprint for hiring top producers, increasin…

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Selling the Experience: Building Global Sales Teams That Win with Gene Guhne - Part 2 15:58

12d ago15:58

15:58

In this episode of Selling the Cloud, Gene Guhne, a seasoned sales executive and global leader at Sabre, joins Mark Petruzzi and KK Anderson for a candid conversation on what it takes to lead modern sales organizations. From building cultures of accountability to navigating geopolitical risk, Gene shares battle-tested leadership lessons that every …

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Selling the Experience: Building Global Sales Teams That Win with Gene Guhne - Part 1 19:19

19d ago19:19

19:19

In this episode of Selling the Cloud, hosts Mark Petruzzi and KK Anderson sit down with Gene Guhne, Senior Vice President of Global Sales at Sabre Hospitality, to explore what it truly takes to lead a successful global sales team in today’s fast-evolving landscape. Gene draws on decades of experience managing international teams to share insights i…

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How AI is Revolutionizing Digital Marketing & Content Creation with Taylor Frame - Part 2 24:07

26d ago24:07

24:07

In this high-energy episode of Selling the Cloud, co-hosts Mark Petruzzi and KK Anderson sit down with Taylor Frame, founder of Best Practice Media, to dive deep into how AI is revolutionizing performance marketing, personalization, and paid media strategy. Taylor shares cutting-edge insights from managing over 100 brands across e-commerce and loca…

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How AI is Revolutionizing Digital Marketing & Content Creation with Taylor Frame – Part 1 23:19

1M ago23:19

23:19

Welcome back to Selling the Cloud, the podcast that explores the art and science of B2B sales in today’s ever-evolving SaaS world. In this episode, co-hosts Mark Petruzzi and KK Anderson sit down with Taylor Frame, Chief Revenue Officer at Best Practice Media, for a deep dive into how AI is transforming the landscape of digital marketing. Taylor br…

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AI vs. Traditional Sales: Why Orchestration is the Game-Changer Part 2 25:26

1M ago25:26

25:26

Selling the Cloud – Part 2: AI’s Role in Sales Transformation with Jonathan Kvarfordt In Part 2 of our deep dive with Jonathan Kvarfordt (Momentum.io), we explore the next frontier of AI in sales, from orchestration vs. automation to the future of CRM and how AI is reshaping the role of sellers. Key Takeaways: From Automation to Orchestration – Why…

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AI vs. Traditional Sales: Why Orchestration is the Game-Changer Part 1 25:09

2M ago25:09

25:09

In this episode of Selling the Cloud, hosts Mark Petruzzi and KK Anderson dive deep into one of the most transformative shifts in sales and go-to-market strategies: how AI is revolutionizing the way businesses uncover hidden data, orchestrate sales motions, and accelerate revenue growth. Joining them is Jonathan Kvarfordt, Head of Go-to-Market Grow…

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The Future of AI in Sales: Elevating Human Connection and Performance 42:48

2M ago42:48

42:48

In this episode of Selling the Cloud, hosts Mark Petruzzi and KK Anderson sit down with Ioanna Onasi, CEO of Dextego, to explore the intersection of AI and sales performance. As a leader in AI-driven coaching, Ioanna shares how AI enhances—not replaces—human connection in sales. Key Topics Covered: How AI is revolutionizing soft skills in sales—act…

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Sales & Strategy: Frank Cespedes on Fixing the Disconnect That Holds Companies Back 55:27

2M ago55:27

55:27

In this episode of Selling the Cloud, hosts Mark Petruzzi and Kathy Minter sit down with Frank Cespedes, a senior lecturer at Harvard Business School and author of Aligning Strategy and Sales. Frank shares his deep expertise on the intersection of business strategy and sales execution, shedding light on why so many organizations struggle to connect…

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Adapting to the AI Era: Navigating B2B Sales with Paul Melchiorre (Part 2) 39:52

2M ago39:52

39:52

On this episode with Paul Melchiorre we discuss: The Year of Efficiency – How companies are prioritizing enablement, leadership, and strategic decision-making to optimize sales performance. The Evolution of Sales Enablement – Why traditional training isn’t enough and how sales teams need mentoring, better leadership, and structured processes to suc…

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Adapting to the AI Era: Navigating B2B Sales with Paul Melchiorre (Part 1) 26:51

3M ago26:51

26:51

In this episode of Selling the Cloud, hosts Mark Petruzzi and KK Anderson welcome SaaS industry veteran Paul Melchiorre, a leader in sales transformation, private equity investing, and board advisory. With decades of experience across multiple technology revolutions, Paul shares his insights on the evolving landscape of SaaS sales and what it takes…

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Why AI Won't Save Bad Selling: Andy Paul on the Future of B2B Sales 23:21

3M ago23:21

23:21

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Why AI Won’t Save Bad Selling: Andy Paul on the Future of B2B Sales 28:02

3M ago28:02

28:02

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From SDR to CEO: Evan Huck on Reinventing Sales in a Changing World 49:08

3M ago49:08

49:08

Episode Summary: In this episode of Selling the Cloud, hosts Mark Petruzzi and KK Anderson sit down with Evan Huck, CEO of UserEvidence, to explore his inspiring journey from an introverted SDR to the leader of a groundbreaking SaaS company. Evan shares the lessons he’s learned about building resilient teams, fostering innovation, and adapting to t…

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Breaking the CRM Mindset - Why AI and Agile Selling are the Future with Stephen Messer (Part 2) 38:24

4M ago38:24

38:24

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Breaking the CRM Mindset: Why AI and Agile Selling are the Future with Stephen Messer (Part 1) 31:38

4M ago31:38

31:38

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Unboxing Innovation: How Kris Rudeegraap Built Sendoso into a Market Leader 46:44

4M ago46:44

46:44

In this episode of Selling the Cloud, co-hosts Mark Petruzzi and KK Anderson sit down with Kris Rudeegraap, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Sendoso, to discuss his journey from being a successful sales executive to building the leading sending platform that’s reshaping how businesses connect with prospects and customers. What You’ll Learn: Kris’s Entrepre…

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Blueprints for Revenue Growth: How to Build Your Revenue Engine 42:44

5M ago42:44

42:44

In this episode of Selling in the Cloud, Mark Petruzzi and KK Anderson are joined by Roee Hartuv, the Revenue Architect and Global Practice Leader at Winning by Design. Together, they explore actionable frameworks and insights for building a sustainable and scalable revenue engine in today’s evolving B2B landscape. What You’ll Learn in This Episode…

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Women in Sales Club - The Story and the Journey with Alexine Mudawar 25:50

5M ago25:50

25:50

Join us as we look back at how Alexine's journey from aspiring retail buyer to B2B sales leader shaped her career, inspired the founding of the Women in Sales Club, and sparked important conversations on diversity and inclusion in sales. Alexine's goal after graduating from Purdue University was to become a retail buyer for a leading retailer, Neim…

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The Power of Partnerships in Scaling B2B Cloud Growth with Ben Pastro, Anumetric 25:37

6M ago25:37

25:37

In this re-released episode of Selling the Cloud, we revisit a valuable conversation with Ben Pastro, who dives into the power of partnerships in B2B tech. Ben Pastro has a long history in professional services and systems integration in the B2B Tech industry, and has several insights and perspectives on the question of if and how to make partnersh…

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High Quality Data - THE Secret Weapon in B2B Cloud Sales - with Bob Scarperi, Revenue Vision Partners 33:50

6M ago33:50

33:50

Tune in as we revisit this episode, where Bob Scarperi reveals how proactive, data-driven strategies help sales teams target high-value prospects and enhance outbound success. Data-Driven - a phrase we hear often in the B2B Cloud industry - but often as an output from sales activity versus as a primary input to outbound sales activity. Bob Scarperi…

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Top Skills for the Modern B2B Sales Professional - with Joseph Fung, CEO at Uvaro 28:03

6M ago28:03

28:03

Join us as we revisit this impactful episode with Joseph Fung and recognize how much has changed in B2B sales since its original airing – with the shifts introduced by COVID-19 still shaping the industry today. Joseph is a multi-time founder of B2B SaaS companies, and his experience, frustration and challenge with scaling the sales organization was…

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You're More Than a Number - with Scott Leese 35:00

6M ago35:00

35:00

Who better to write a book about being a VP Sales in the B2B SaaS industry, than 5x VP Sales and leading LinkedIn sales influencer, Scott Leese. Join us as we revisit this episode to dive back into Scott’s journey, insights, and strategies for navigating the complex role of a VP Sales in the fast-paced world of B2B SaaS. Scott's primary focus has b…

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Customer Success, Success - with Eileen Voynick 36:21

6M ago36:21

36:21

Join us in our re-release of our episode featuring Eileen Voynick and her deep insights into the evolution of Customer Success in the enterprise software industry, from SAP to the modern Cloud era. Eileen Voynick has held senior operating roles and board leadership roles at companies including SAP, Oracle, Siebel Systems, All Scripts, Sparta System…

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Social Selling to Digital Selling to Scaling Pipeline Development - with Jamie Shanks, Founder and CEO Sales for Life 33:08

7M ago33:08

33:08

We're revisiting this insightful episode as B2B selling continues to evolve, especially within the fast-paced world of cloud solutions. Jamie Shanks, the founder, and CEO of Sales for Life is a true pioneer in Social Selling. Speaking to Jamie is like drinking a double shot of espresso. Social media for selling was a discovery that Jamie first iden…

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Sales 3.0 - The evolution of the B2B Sales Mindset - with Gerhard Gschwandtner 32:20

7M ago32:20

32:20

Join us as we revisit this episode with Gerhard Gschwandtner, the founder of Selling Power Magazine and creator of the Sales 3.0 Conference has been teaching and training sales professionals for 30+ years. His insights on sales success and mindsets are more prevalent today than ever. On this episode, Gerhard shares his insights based upon his exper…

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Inside Sales + Enterprise Buyers - with Sally Duby, Chief Sales Officer at The Bridge Group 34:06

7M ago34:06

34:06

Join us as we revisit a classic episode with Sally Duby, the Chief Sales Officer at The Bridge Group and a co-founder of the Silicon Valley VP Sales Forum who brings over 25 years of experience to the evolving world of Inside Sales and business development. In this episode of Selling the Cloud, we discuss the evolution of Inside Sales in the SaaS/C…

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Storytelling in SaaS Enterprise Sales - with Doug Landis, Emergence Capital Growth Partner 32:14

7M ago32:14

32:14

As we revisit this episode, Doug Landis' insights on storytelling in B2B sales are more important than ever. Learn how compelling stories can help differentiate and elevate your message in a crowded market. Doug Landis, Growth Partner at Emergence Capital was formerly the Chief Storyteller at Box. Before being the Chief Storyteller at Box, Doug was…

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The emergence of the Chief Revenue Officer - with Paul Melchiorre, Operating Partner at Stripes 27:08

8M ago27:08

27:08

We are excited to revisit this episode of Selling the Cloud. featuring Paul Melchiorre, a legendary Silicon Valley Chief Revenue Officer at leading Saas companies like Ariba and AnaPlan. Paul's unique perspectives on scaling high-growth companies, the role of a CRO, and the impact ofProduct Led Growth remains just as relevant today. Over thirty yea…

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Moving beyond Data Driven to Metrics Informed Decisions - with Michael Pollack, CEO Intricately 36:11

8M ago36:11

36:11

As the landscape of B2B marketing and sales continues to grow, it's the perfect time to revisit this insightful conversation and Michael Pollack’s perspectives on optimizing your data strategy for more effective customer acquisition. Moving from data driven to metrics informed decisions and what does this mean for customer acquisition professionals…

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Transforming an Enterprise Sales Organization - with Cathy Minter, CRO at R3 36:28

8M ago36:28

36:28

As we near the end of Q3, we thought it would be a great time to re-listen to "Transforming an Enterprise Sales Organization - with Cathy Minter, CRO at R3" Cathy shares her experiences in taking over the role of the CRO in an early stage pioneer in applying Block Chain to enterprise level application development. The need for transformation was in…

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What made Zoom - Zoom with Greg Holmes, former CRO at Zoom 38:50

8M ago38:50

38:50

In this timeless episode of the Selling the Cloud podcast, we revisit a conversation with Greg Holmes, the former Chief Revenue Officer at Zoom Video Communications from 2013 to 2020. This inaugural episode remains as relevant today as it was when first recorded, offering deep insights into the factors that fueled Zoom's meteoric rise. Join our co-…

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Bridging the Gap: The Connective Tissue of RevOps with Nivedita (Neetha) Ratakonda, CEO BigLittle 40:22

9M ago40:22

40:22

In this episode of the “Selling the Cloud” Podcast, we are excited to welcome Neetha Ratakonda, CEO of BigLittle.ai. Neetha discusses her journey from engineering to entrepreneurship and explores how to bridge the marketing-to-sales disconnect. She delves into revenue leaks, process inefficiencies, and how RevOps acts as the connective tissue that …

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The Best of Philly with the King of Sales; Jeffrey Gitomer and our co-host Paul Melchiorre 44:54

9M ago44:54

44:54

In this lively and unfiltered episode of "Selling the Cloud," we bring you a dose of Philly spirit with the dynamic duo Jeffrey Gitomer and Paul Melchiorre. This isn't just another podcast episode—it's a masterclass in sales resilience, grit, and preparation from two men who grew up in the streets of Philadelphia. Expect candid conversations, raw i…

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Operating Partners, Part 2 with guest Joseph Zito, CEO of (X)Form 30:18

9M ago30:18

30:18

In Part 2 of this episode of the “Selling the Cloud” Podcast, RevOps edition, we continue our conversation with Joseph Zito, founder of (X)Form. We explore the vital role of RevOps in ensuring successful strategy execution, addressing the common pitfalls that occur post-strategic offsite, and how an Operating Partner can help the C-suite stay ahead…

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Operating Partners, Part 1 with guest Joseph Zito, CEO of (X)Form 22:17

9M ago22:17

22:17

In Part 1 of this 2-part episode of the “Selling the Cloud” Podcast, RevOps edition, we are joined by Joseph Zito, founder of (X)Form, a company that partners with C-level executives to tackle ambitious goals amidst challenging revenue, profit, and operations dynamics. In this episode, we discuss executing effective company strategies, mobilization…

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The Evolution of Enterprise Sales, Part 2, Rob Schilling, SVP, ERP Sales N.A. @ Oracle 25:33

9M ago25:33

25:33

In the second part of this engaging conversation, Rob Schilling addresses the common challenges companies face when transitioning to a data-centric sales model. He shares candid experiences where a data-driven approach may fall short and offers his perspective on how AI is reshaping the “art of sales.” With a keen eye on the future, Rob discusses t…

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The Evolution of Enterprise Sales, Part 1, Rob Schilling, SVP, ERP Sales N.A. @ Oracle 23:36

9M ago23:36

23:36

In this episode of Selling the Cloud, co-hosts Mark and Cathy sit down with Rob Schilling, SVP ERP Cloud at Oracle, to delve into the pivotal moments that have shaped his career in enterprise sales. Rob shares insights into the fundamentals of sales, emphasizing the importance of being the "CEO of your own territory," focusing on the customer, and …

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The Future of Revenue Enablement and the Impact of Data, Steve Richards, SVP Revenue Enablement 42:30

10M ago42:30

42:30

In this episode of Selling the Cloud, we sit down with Steve Richards from Mediafly to discuss the future state of sales enablement. We explore the balance between leveraging data and maintaining the human element in sales, strategies to alleviate friction points in the sales funnel, and the critical role of cross-functional collaboration among hig…

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Full-Funnel Insights with Toni Hohlbein, Part 2: Efficiency, Digital Twins, and SaaS Trends 16:42

10M ago16:42

16:42

In Part 2 of our conversation with Toni Hohlbein, we delve into how macro trends in the markets are forcing changes in the way we operate SaaS companies, with a focus on doubling down on efficiency and prioritizing effective channels. We discuss how incremental improvements in the funnel compound over time and can significantly impact revenue growt…

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Full-Funnel Insights with Toni Hohlbein, Part 1: Efficiency, Digital Twins, and SaaS Trends 26:03

11M ago26:03

26:03

In Part 1 of this episode of "Selling the Cloud," we sit down with Toni Hohlbein, CEO and co-founder of Growblocks, to explore the transformative power of full-funnel visibility in revenue operations. Toni shares insights on the evolving role of RevOps, leveraging factory-like efficiency in B2B SaaS, the impact of digital twins on business planning…

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The Pivitol Alignment between Strategy and Sales - Frank Cespedes, Senior Lecturer at Harvard 55:27

11M ago55:27

55:27

Welcome to today's episode of the 'Selling the Cloud' Podcast! We are thrilled to have Frank Cespedes as our guest. Frank is a Senior Lecturer of Business Administration in the Entrepreneurial Unit at Harvard Business School. With a wealth of experience in running businesses, serving on boards for start-ups and corporations, and consulting globally…

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Data observability within RevOps Pt. 2 - Lindsey Meyl, CEO and Cofounder of RevAmp 23:07

11M ago23:07

23:07

Welcome to part two of the RevOps edition of "Selling the Cloud," featuring Lindsey Meyl, CEO of RevAmp. In this episode we explore how companies can leverage their data for a competitive advantage, manage business strategy around a shared set of metrics and an ICP, and execute on recommended growth levers based on data signals in a scalable manner…

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Data observability within RevOps Pt. 1 - Lindsey Meyl, CEO and Cofounder of RevAmp 23:14

11M ago23:14

23:14

In this episode of the "Selling the Cloud - RevOps Edition" podcast, Lindsey Meyl, co-founder of RevAmp, discusses optimizing go-to-market strategies through comprehensive data insights. Key topics include the importance of a dynamic data strategy, the transformative role of observability in RevOps, and leveraging AI for competitive advantage. Lind…

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Data Driven and Metric Based Selling in B2B Pt.2 - Kevin Knieriem, President, Strategic GTM at Clari 21:54

12M ago21:54

21:54

This is Part 2 of Data Driven and Metric Based Selling in B2B, Kevin shares insights from his career journey, highlighting pivotal moments where AI and data-driven strategies made a significant impact. And we continue to cover these topics: Data-Driven Companies: We delved into what it takes for companies to become truly data-driven in today's land…

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Data Driven and Metric Based Selling in B2B Pt.1 - Kevin Knieriem, President, Strategic GTM at Clari 20:48

12M ago20:48

20:48

In this episode, we had the pleasure of hosting Kevin Knieriem, the President, Strategic GTM of Clari. Our discussion revolved around three key themes: Data-Driven Companies: We delved into what it takes for companies to become truly data-driven in today's landscape. AI and B2B Sales: Exploring the evolving role of AI and machine learning in shapin…

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Selling with AI, How Buyers Want to Buy Pt.2 - Andy Paul, Host of the Win rate Podcast 23:51

12M ago23:51

23:51

Today we will be covering part 2. of our show with Andy Paul, the host of the Win Rate Podcast: The Evolution of Sales in the B2B SaaS era Integrating AI into Sales Strategies Leadership and Scaling Sales Teams See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Selling with AI How Buyers Want to Buy Pt. 1 - Andy Paul, Host of the Win Rate Podcast 28:02

1y ago28:02

28:02

Today we will be covering three main areas with Andy Paul, the host of the Win Rate Podcast: The Evolution of Sales in the B2B SaaS era Integrating AI into Sales Strategics Leadership and Scaling Sales Teams See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Aligning Strategy in Marketing, RevOps, and Sales Part 2 with Kunal Mehta, Bain Consulting 29:15

1y ago29:15

29:15

Today we are covering three main areas. 1) the strategies that B2B companies can use to alignment strategy across marketing, rev ops, and sales. 2) how data analytics helps marketing, rev ops, and sales work more effectively together. 3) how should we be thinking about continuous improvement across marketing, rev ops, and sales. See Privacy Policy …

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Aligning Strategy in Marketing, RevOps, and Sales - Kunal Mehta, Bain Consulting 21:01

1y ago21:01

21:01

Today we are covering three main areas. 1) the strategies that B2B companies can use to alignment strategy across marketing, rev ops, and sales. 2) how data analytics helps marketing, rev ops, and sales work more effectively together. 3) how should we be thinking about continuous improvement across marketing, rev ops, and sales. See Privacy Policy …

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