最高の Elite Team ポッドキャスト (2024)

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Essential Sales Skills for the New Economic Reality 37:48

4M ago37:48

37:48

Summary Lucas Price is joined by Mike Kavanagh, Regional VP of Sales at Zendesk, to discuss the evolution sales teams face in transitioning from selling technical solutions to selling business outcomes. Mike shares insights from his 15 years of experience, including the importance of continuous discovery, multi-threaded selling, and cultivating a l…

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BEST Snippet -Unlocking the Secrets to Hiring Top-Performing Sales Reps - Mike Muhfelder 10:39

4M ago10:39

10:39

Summary Lucas Price and veteran sales leader Mike Muhlfelder discuss strategies for effectively screening sales candidates. Mike shares his experiences and insights from over 30 years in B2B sales. They dive into critical questions to identify top talent, the importance of accountability, and how salespeople can communicate their value. Learn pract…

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BEST Snippet - Elevating Sales Teams Through Effective Leadership - Wesleyne Whittaker 11:49

4M ago11:49

11:49

Summary Join Lucas Price as he speaks with Wesleyne Whittaker, founder of Transformed Sales, about developing sales managers into effective leaders and coaches. Wesleyne shares her journey from chemist to sales expert, emphasizing the importance of process-oriented approaches. They discuss common pitfalls in managing front-line leaders, the signifi…

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BEST Snippet: Sustaining Sales Excellence in a Fast-Paced World - Tracy Linne 11:01

4M ago11:01

11:01

Summary Lucas Price hosts Tracy Lynn, founder of Revenue Motions, to explore how sales teams can thrive despite changing environments. Tracy discuses the importance of prioritizing people, implementing a structured recruiting strategy, and the critical role of fairness and mission alignment in hiring. She highlights how designing a robust people st…

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BEST Snippet -Junior AE, Senior AE: The Secret to Seamless Promotions - Joe McNeill 10:54

4M ago10:54

10:54

Summary Lucas Price chats with Joe McNeill, Chief Revenue Officer at Influ2, about building elite sales teams through career development. Joe highlights the challenge of hiring top AE talent in scaling startups, stressing the value of cultivating talent within. He shares insights on fostering a collaborative meritocracy where sharing ideas, even ba…

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BEST Snippet - Mastering Sales Enablement and Continuous Improvement - Brian Weiner 11:59

5M ago11:59

11:59

Summary Lucas Price talks with seasoned sales leader Brian Weiner on building elite sales teams. They dig into crucial aspects like prioritizing people, transparent communication, fostering accountability, and nurturing an inclusive environment. Brian sheds light on evaluating talent, the significance of intellectual curiosity, proactivity, and coa…

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BEST Snippet - Ramp Faster: The Blueprint for Successful Sales Onboarding 10:56

5M ago10:56

10:56

Summary Lucas Price and Taylor Corr dive into building effective seller onboarding programs at Quantcast, a next-generation demand-side platform (DSP). Taylor, with seven years of sales leadership experience, shares insights on developing concrete and structured onboarding processes, emphasizing the importance of clear benchmarks and real-world sal…

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BEST Snippet - Work Hard, Play Hard: Crafting a High-Energy Sales Culture 9:52

5M ago9:52

9:52

Summary Lucas Price interviews Dan Dionne, VP of Sales at Review Wave, on building elite sales teams. Dan shares insights from his journey, including his time at CarGurus during its hypergrowth phase. They chat about hiring 'A' players, the balance of fun and accountability in team culture, and the importance of continuous training with real-time c…

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BEST Snippet - Hiring Stars: How to Build an Elite Sales Team from Scratch - Chip Neal 10:52

5M ago10:52

10:52

Summary Lucas Price sits down with Chip Neal, VP of Sales at Abacus Technology, to explore the art of building elite sales teams. With 35 years of sales leadership experience, Chip emphasizes the importance of identifying exceptional talent, training them to meet high standards, and fostering an environment where they can thrive. Discover how emoti…

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BEST Snippet - The Anatomy of a Perfect Sales Hire: Scorecards and Beyond Featuring Kyle Norton 10:20

6M ago10:20

10:20

Summary Lucas Price and Kyle Norton dive into the essentials of building elite sales teams. They discuss Kyle's proven framework for talent acquisition, onboarding, and continuous development. Learn about the significance of scorecards in maintaining hiring consistency, the importance of mindset, skills, and specific knowledge in selecting the righ…

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The Power of Transparency: How to Successfully Navigate Change in Sales Organizations (Best of Series) 24:51

6M ago24:51

24:51

Summary In this episode, Dr. Jim interviews Lucas Price, the founder of Yardstick, about building elite sales teams and effectively communicating change within a sales organization. They discuss the challenges of managing rapid change, the impact of change on sales reps, and strategies for communicating change without losing team members. Lucas sha…

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Why Knowing Your Product Differentiators is Crucial for Success 34:41

6M ago34:41

34:41

Summary Lucas Price interviews Pete Scharber on building elite sales teams by honing in on true product differentiators. Pete shares his journey from his early career to sales leadership, emphasizing the importance of honesty in identifying market fits, fostering team camaraderie, aligning compensation with objectives, and navigating tough executiv…

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From Startup to Exit: Lessons Learned on the Journey to Success (Best of Series) 23:42

6M ago23:42

23:42

Summary In this episode of "Building Elite Sales Teams," Dr. Jim interviews Lucas Price, the founder of Yardstick and former VP of Sales at Zipwhip. Lucas shares his journey of scaling Zipwhip's sales organization from less than a million dollars in ARR to over a hundred million dollars. He discusses the importance of aligning the sales leader's vi…

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Optimizing Sales with Operations and Enablement 35:06

7M ago35:06

35:06

Summary Lucas Price interviews seasoned sales leader Adam Aarons, renowned for his tenure as CRO at Okta and his roles at companies like BladeLogic and Drata. They dig into strategies for building elite sales teams, focusing on effective sales processes, operational visibility, and continuous enablement. Adam shares insights on navigating new marke…

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Bridging Cultural Fit and Sales Strategy for Unmatched Growth 35:16

7M ago35:16

35:16

Summary Lucas Price and Zahra Jiva, Director of Sales Strategy at Pipedrive, chat about building a people-centered sales organization. They explore connecting mission to individual goals, the importance of transparent decision-making, and strategies for creating high-performing teams. Zahra shares insights on hiring practices, maintaining team alig…

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How to Avoid Settling for Mediocre Sales Talent by Challenging Your Standards 28:05

7M ago28:05

28:05

Summary Chip Neal shares his insights on building elite sales teams. He emphasizes the importance of finding the right talent, training them to meet expectations, and then allowing them to excel in their roles. Chip believes that hiring individuals who are smarter than you and have unique talents is crucial for building a successful team. He also h…

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The Painful Realizations that Lead to Positive Change in Sales Leadership 33:16

7M ago33:16

33:16

Summary In this episode of Building Elite Sales Teams, Lucas Price interviews Matt Buchalski, a sales leadership professional with over 15 years of experience. They discuss the importance of personal development and feedback in becoming a great sales leader. Matt also shares his passion for educating salespeople about their finances and how to buil…

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Building a World-Class Sales Development Team 37:33

7M ago37:33

37:33

Summary In this episode of "Building Elite Sales Teams," Lucas Price interviews Justin Otley, VP of Global Sales Development at Talkdesk. They discuss the misconception that outbound is dead and how the tactics for successful outbound have evolved. Justin emphasizes the importance of relevance over personalization and the power of phone calls in pr…

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The Art of Onboarding: How to Build a High-Performing Sales Team 40:44

8M ago40:44

40:44

Summary In this episode of Building Elite Sales Teams, Lucas Price interviews Barrett King from New Breed about the importance of onboarding new employees and how it is connected to the hiring process. Barrett shares his background in sales and sales leadership and discusses the role of communication and problem-solving in sales. He emphasizes the …

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Transforming Feedback into Fuel for Sales Success 30:50

8M ago30:50

30:50

Summary Lucas Price hosts Dana Smith, Vice President of Sales at PlanView, to explore the crucial aspects of building elite sales teams, focusing on cultivating a culture that welcomes unfiltered feedback. Smith shares his journey from entry-level positions to leadership roles across the IT and telecom industries, emphasizing the importance of expe…

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Engineering Moments of Success: How to Get Your Sales Team to Embrace New Messaging 34:26

8M ago34:26

34:26

Summary Ed Lynes, founder and managing partner of Woden, joins Lucas Price to discuss the importance of effective messaging in building an elite sales team. They emphasize the need for sales reps to be involved in the messaging development process and share their perspectives on the world. By aligning the sales team behind a compelling message, com…

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Leading Through Change: How to Successfully Navigate Sales Pivots 30:14

8M ago30:14

30:14

Summary Lucas Price chats with Tyler Kelly, President of Basis Technologies, about the challenges and strategies involved in transforming sales teams. With over two decades in the digital media industry, Tyler shares his journey from sales to leadership, emphasizing the crucial shift from selling to small markets to engaging with clients that have …

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Navigating Negative Changes in Sales Organizations: A Sales Leader's Guide 27:06

9M ago27:06

27:06

Summary In this episode of Building Elite Sales Teams, host Lucas Price chats with veteran sales leader David Archer about navigating negative organizational changes within sales teams. This discussion is especially relevant to those who aspire to manage their sales teams effectively, despite facing the potential for adverse effects on their team m…

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The Art and Science of Sales: Balancing Data and Qualitative Skills 31:17

9M ago31:17

31:17

Summary In this episode of Building Elite Sales Teams, Lucas Price chats with Michelle Benfer, a dynamic SVP at Bill. This session dives deep into the art and science of constructing top-tier sales organizations, highlighting the pivotal role of data infrastructure and personalized coaching. With Michelle's deep expertise, the conversation explores…

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Score-carding for Success- How to Build an Elite Sales Team 31:31

9M ago31:31

31:31

Summary Kyle Norton shares his insights on building elite sales teams. He emphasizes the importance of talent, systems engineering, playbooks, coaching development, and culture in creating a high-performing sales organization. He highlights the significance of repeatability and consistency in achieving success. Kyle also discusses the key elements …

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Trusting Your Gut in Hiring: When to Double Down and When to Move On 34:15

9M ago34:15

34:15

Summary In this episode of Building Elite Sales Teams, host Lucas Price chats with John Pellet to unravel the tactics and strategies behind building high-performance sales teams in the tech industry. John sheds light on the delicate balance between coaching underperforming team members and making tough decisions about staffing changes. Listeners ar…

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Best of Episode: Building a Coaching Culture in Sales 33:10

10M ago33:10

33:10

Summary In this episode, we explore the nuances of sales management development with Wesleyne Whitaker, an experienced leader in empowering sales managers to excel. Wesleyne offers a deep dive into how companies can shape their frontline sales leadership for lasting success and foster a robust, accountable sales culture. Wesleyne stresses the impor…

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Consistent Communication - The Path to Accountability and High Performance 24:53

10M ago24:53

24:53

Summary In this episode host Lucas Price is joined by Tim Strickland to delve into cultivating clarity and accountability in high-performing sales teams. The conversation navigates through Tim's remarkable journey from real estate to leading revenue-based roles in major tech companies, providing a real-world backdrop to the discussion on building e…

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How Leading with Empathy Helps Build Elite Sales Teams 32:40

10M ago32:40

32:40

Summary In this episode of Building Elite Sales Teams, Lucas Price sits down with sales leader Jackie Papazian to uncover the secrets behind cultivating high-performing sales teams. As they delve into the relationship between empathy and performance in sales and leadership roles, we all learn about some of the foundational elements needed for excep…

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Navigating Difficult Conversations: Strategies for New Leaders 26:15

10M ago26:15

26:15

Summary In this episode of "Building Elite Sales Teams," the audience is invited to learn from the expertise of Lucas Price, who delves into the often intricate process of managing challenging conversations in B2B sales environments. The episode begins with an introduction to the significance of such discussions and their impact on team turnover, e…

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Promoting from Within vs. Hiring from Outside: Striking the Right Balance 26:25

11M ago26:25

26:25

Summary In this episode of "Building Elite Sales Teams," Dr. Jim sits with Lucas Price to chat about building and maintaining dynamic sales teams in B2B tech sales. This discussion gears towards understanding the balance between promoting from within and injecting new insights from external hires to prevent the sales environment from becoming stale…

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The Key Factors to Consider When Choosing a Sales Methodology 35:22

11M ago35:22

35:22

Summary In this episode, Lucas Price discusses the intricacies of selecting, adopting, and measuring the impact of sales methodologies with Paul Butterfield, founder of Revenue Flywheel Group. Delving into the nuances of strategies like MEDDIC, listeners are invited to explore the significance of proper implementation and the potential misconceptio…

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How Constructive Competition Can Accelerate Sales Excellence 33:47

11M ago33:47

33:47

Summary In this episode of Building Elite Sales Teams, Lucas Price chats with guest Steve Waters from ZoomInfo. We walk through how to identify and harness the unique 'superpowers' of individual team members. The conversation dives into Waters's personal journey from a musician to a top-tier sales leader, drawing parallels between mastering music a…

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The Role of Accountability in Sales Success 24:56

11M ago24:56

24:56

Summary In this episode, Lucas Price interviews Mike Muhfelder, a seasoned sales leader, about the challenges of screening and hiring top salespeople. They discuss the importance of patience and observation when evaluating candidates, as well as the need for candidates to take ownership of their situations and demonstrate accountability. Mike share…

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How to Drive Development and Results in Your Sales Team 25:54

11M ago25:54

25:54

Summary Dr. Jim, teams up with Lucas Price, a founder with an impressive track record in sales leadership. Together, they debunk the common misconception that amassing an army of top-selling individuals is the singular route to a thriving sales organization. Instead, they advocate for a more nuanced and sustainable approach, emphasizing depth and h…

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Building a Coaching Culture in Sales 33:10

12M ago33:10

33:10

Summary In this insightful episode, we explore the nuances of sales management development with Wesleyne Whitaker, an experienced leader in empowering sales managers to excel. Wesleyne offers a deep dive into how companies can shape their frontline sales leadership for lasting success and foster a robust, accountable sales culture. Wesleyne stresse…

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The Power of People: How to Build a High Performing Sales Organization 24:40

12M ago24:40

24:40

Summary Tracy Linne joins the podcast to discuss the importance of adapting to change and leading teams in a dynamic environment. She emphasizes the need for a strong people strategy in building high-performing sales teams and highlights the pillars of a successful team, including people, process, and technology. Tracy also emphasizes the importanc…

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The Power of Transparency: How to Successfully Navigate Change in Sales Organizations 25:38

12M ago25:38

25:38

Summary In this episode, Dr. Jim interviews Lucas Price, the founder of Yardstick, about building elite sales teams and effectively communicating change within a sales organization. They discuss the challenges of managing rapid change, the impact of change on sales reps, and strategies for communicating change without losing team members. Lucas sha…

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From Startup to Exit: Lessons Learned on the Journey to Success 24:29

1y ago24:29

24:29

Summary In this episode of "Building Elite Sales Teams," Dr. Jim interviews Lucas Price, the founder of Yardstick and former VP of Sales at Zipwhip. Lucas shares his journey of scaling Zipwhip's sales organization from less than a million dollars in ARR to over a hundred million dollars. He discusses the importance of aligning the sales leader's vi…

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The Science of Building High-Performing Sales Teams 26:16

1y ago26:16

26:16

Summary Joe McNeill emphasizes the importance of career development in building an elite sales team. He believes that hiring top-performing individuals is resource-intensive and not always successful, especially in rapidly growing startups. Instead, Joe suggests hiring smart people with energy and integrity and developing their skills over time. He…

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The Importance of Accountability in Building High-Performing Sales Teams 27:11

1y ago27:11

27:11

Summary Brian Weiner emphasizes the importance of putting people first when building elite sales teams. He believes that investing in and supporting your team is crucial for success. He also highlights the significance of transparency, accountability, and creating a welcoming and inclusive environment. Brian shares his principles for building an el…

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Building Seller Onboarding Programs That Drive Results 29:51

1y ago29:51

29:51

Summary Taylor Corr shares insights on building successful seller onboarding programs, setting high standards for sellers, and having clear benchmarks for team members. He emphasizes the importance of creating a specific and concrete onboarding program that removes guesswork for reps and provides structure and certainty. Taylor also highlights the …

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Hiring for Success: Strategies for Identifying Top Sales Performers 44:03

1y ago44:03

44:03

Summary The episode discusses the importance of a successful hiring process, particularly for sales roles. The guests emphasize the need to reduce uncertainty in the hiring process and highlight the significance of the interview process in predicting success in sales roles. They also discuss the elements of an ideal candidate profile, including spe…

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How to Keep Your Sales Team Sharp and Motivated by Building a Continuous Improvement Culture 23:22

1y ago23:22

23:22

Summary In this episode, Lucas Price interviews Dan Dionne, VP of Sales at Review Wave, about the key points in building an elite sales team. Dan emphasizes the importance of hiring the right people and not rushing the process. He believes that personality, style, and culture fit are more important than specific experience or education. Dan also di…

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Scorecarding for Success- How to Build an Elite Sales Team 31:31

1y ago31:31

31:31

Summary Kyle Norton shares his insights on building elite sales teams. He emphasizes the importance of talent, systems engineering, playbooks, coaching development, and culture in creating a high-performing sales organization. He highlights the significance of repeatability and consistency in achieving success. Kyle also discusses the key elements …

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Busting the Myth: Performance Management is Not Micromanaging 3:56

1y ago3:56

3:56

Summary Lucas Price emphasizes the importance of having a plan and clear standards in order to build a culture of high performance within a sales team. He compares performance management to using a GPS, stating that without clear goals and regular check-ins, the team is likely to veer off course. Feedback in real time is essential for avoiding pote…

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Scorecards: The Secret to Hiring for High Performance 3:20

1y ago3:20

3:20

Summary Lucas Price shares his insights on avoiding the mistake of hiring candidates who seem wonderful in interviews but end up being a bad fit for the team. He emphasizes the importance of structured interviews, asking the right questions, using scorecards focused on role requirements, and forming independent opinions. Lucas also highlights the v…

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Unveiling the Flaws in Traditional Interviewing Practices 4:52

1y ago4:52

4:52

Summary Lucas Price discusses the common practices that companies use during interviews that often lead to hiring the best interviewers instead of the best employees for the role. He emphasizes the importance of proper planning and provides strategies to make the interviewing process more accurate. Lucas suggests carefully selecting and planning ou…

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The Silent Killer: How Ignoring Performance Issues Can Destroy Your Sales Team 3:12

1y ago3:12

3:12

Summary Neglecting performance issues within a sales team can have detrimental effects on trust, workload, culture, and revenue. When leaders fail to address underperforming team members, it sends a message that effort doesn't matter, leading to a breakdown in trust. This lack of accountability also places a heavier workload on high-performing team…

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