FOUR ACTIONABLE TAKEAWAYS
Instead of lecturing a rep who hasn't followed expectations, ask what's preventing them from doing the task. This helps identify roadblocks or allows the rep to own up to the issue.
When discussing reasons for making a change, focus on three questions: Why do anything? Why with us? Why now? The "why now" should have a specific dat ... Show More
Nov 18
#524 - Outbound Prospecting Masterclass: Everything You Need to Book Meetings in 2026
Outbound is broken, not dead. In this masterclass, Jason Bay breaks down the new outbound playbook for 2025–2026 — how top reps are filling pipeline when cold calls, automated sequences, and mass emails stop working. You’ll learn how to prioritize accounts that actually respond, ... Show More
39m 30s
Aug 2024
20Sales: 12-Week Step-by-Step Framework to Crush Every Sales Quarter | Moving from SMB to Enterprise: How and When | Verticalised Sales Teams: Why They are a Gamechanger and How to Build Them with Ben Fiechtner, CRO @ Clari
<p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>Ben Fiechtner is Chief Revenue Officer at <a href= "https://www.clari.com/">Clari</a>, where he drives global go-to market & revenue operations. Ben previously served as SVP at UiPath, growing their key accounts and regulated industry verticals fro ... Show More
55m 4s
May 2024
A Crash Course in Sales Compensation With CJ Gustafson
<p>In this, the first solo episode of <em>Run the Numbers</em>, our host CJ Gustafson gives a crash course in sales compensation. He explains how to go about designing sales rep comp plans, covering who’s involved in this process, getting the base to variable split right, on-targ ... Show More
46m 14s
Jun 2025
Why Building Relationships in Sales Skyrockets Your Commission
You know the drill. The quota clock is ticking, the pressure is mounting, and there's that relentless urge for a quick win. Every sales professional has felt that impulse to rush the process, to push for the immediate "yes," because, well, the numbers demand it. But here's the to ... Show More
27m 50s
Oct 2024
Redefining Buy Now, Pay Later: A Customer-First Approach with Affirm’s COO & CFO Michael Linford
<p>Michael Linford, the COO and CFO of Affirm joins CJ to delve into the Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) business model and its rise to mainstream popularity. They discuss the importance of transparent, consumer-friendly financial products and how Affirm differentiates itself by avoidi ... Show More
1h 1m