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This week, Alastair Woolcock is joined by Barrett King, Senior Director of Revenue at New Breed, to dissect the transformation in the SaaS partnerships arena. With a rich background from HubSpot to leading New Breed’s revenue strategy, King discusses how partnerships have evolved from being primarily focused on revenue generation to becoming integral to holistic go-to-market strategies. King also emphasizes the importance of building trust and brand awareness through partnerships that align with customer needs. Overall, the duo provides valuable insights into the evolving role of partnerships in driving sales and enablement strategies, underscoring the importance of building trust, mutual value, and interconnected ecosystems in today’s business landscape.

In this week’s podcast episode, Alastair Woolcock is joined by Revenue.io VP of Sales, Ryan Vaillancourt. They dive deep into the practical applications and impacts of generative AI in the sales domain. Ryan, drawing from his extensive experience on the front lines, shares provocative insights on how generative AI is reshaping research, preparation, and action in sales. The discussion focuses on the top use cases for generative AI in driving team performance, highlighting the transformational role of technology in streamlining sales processes and enabling actionable intelligence.

Don’t miss this one folks. It’s our most human-centered episode to date! We talk with Joy Rowan, Vice President of Remote Sales at AmerisourceBergen (a company that distributes more product than Amazon on any given day), to break down how using today’s best AI tools can help us really focus in on the human side of selling.

In this episode, Alastair Woolcock and Howard engage in a thought-provoking conversation about the impact of generative AI on sales strategies, highlighting findings from Gartner Peer Community research. They explore the challenges faced by sales leaders, including market competition, budget limitations, and the need for organizational alignment. The discussion delves into how generative AI can address these challenges by empowering sales teams with better research capabilities, enabling them to understand market competition more effectively, and providing continuous training and support to improve their skills. The episode concludes with a reminder to focus on helping sales reps deliver value to customers in the moment, as these interactions are crucial for success in today’s sales landscape.

Stripe is one of the fastest growing payment platforms worldwide. Marcela Piñeros, the Global Head of Sales Enablement, joins Howard and Alastair to discuss the musicality of making RevOps work. She also details how they use a 9-box method to maximize reps’ performance and stay ahead in the competitive world of financial services.

Generative AI is a class of artificial intelligence algorithms and models designed to generate new, original content or data based on patterns learned from training data. These models can create various types of content, such as: 1. Text: Generative AI models like GPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer) can generate human-like text, such as articles, stories, and […]

In this week’s podcast, hosts Alastair Woolcock and Howard Brown engage with Paul Butterfield, founder of the Revenue Flywheel Group, to explore the transformative impact of customer-centric selling. The conversation reveals how this approach can significantly enhance profit margins, stressing the importance of genuine engagement and strategic product discussion as verbs rather than nouns. With insights around equipping sales teams with the necessary business acumen and leveraging AI for enhanced buyer-seller interactions, this episode offers a deep dive into the methodologies and technologies that are shaping the future of sales in both B2B and B2C landscapes.

In this week’s podcast episode, hosts Alastair Woolcock and Howard Brown engage with Paul Butterfield, founder of the Revenue Flywheel Group, to dissect the nuances of sales methodologies versus processes. The trio delves into the findings of a recent study about the lack of structured sales processes and methodologies in many organizations, leading the discussion to a more disciplined approach to sales that focuses on the buyer’s journey rather than rigid methodologies. They span the evolution of sales methodologies, emphasizing the significance of personalized engagement with customers, effective discovery meetings, and the role of empathy in sales.

In this week’s podcast, hosts Alastair Woolcock and Howard Brown are joined by Christine Li, VP of Global Partnerships at G2, to explore the transformative role of AI and ecosystems in today’s businesses. They delve into how companies are increasingly becoming tech-centric, driven by consumer behavior and the demand for efficient, personalized experiences. Christine brings to the table her vast experience from G2 and LinkedIn, emphasizing the necessity for businesses to adapt to technological advancements while preserving the integrity of customer data. The trio discusses the impact of AI on valuations, the shift towards ecosystem marketplaces, and how these trends empower businesses to deliver more personalized and efficient services.

On the latest podcast episode, hosts Howard Brown and Alastair Woolcock feature Christine Li, VP of Global Partnerships at G2, to share her expert insights on the evolving sales landscape. From the impact of AI on buyer behavior to the strategic importance of partnerships in achieving sales success, Christine discusses the new paradigms shaping the future of sales. Drawing on her experiences from LinkedIn and G2, she provides valuable insights into the necessity of adapting to buyer expectations, as well as how partnerships are becoming a cornerstone for growth and success in the sales ecosystem.

This week’s podcast session features host Alastair Woolcock and Ricardo Olivo, VP of Technology at VML, for an insightful discussion on the global impact and adoption of AR, VR, and IoT technologies. Ricardo highlights the optimistic projections for these technologies but also points out the intricate balance between innovation and market readiness. The conversation also explores how big brands are strategically utilizing these technologies to create immersive experiences and enhance consumer engagement, while highlighting the necessity for balanced investment and realistic market strategies.

Our latest podcast episode features Ricardo Olivo, Vice President of Technology at VML, along with host Alastair Woolcock for an engaging discussion around the integration of AI in understanding and shaping consumer behavior. The episode explores the shift from traditional marketing to a more data-driven, personalized approach, stressing the importance of aligning creative content with emerging trends and legal considerations. The conversation emphasizes the necessity of maintaining a human-centric approach amidst rapid technological advancements, offering a glimpse into the future of marketing where creativity and technology converge to enhance consumer engagement.