What is RevOps anyway and how is it different from SalesOps?  What do I as the CEO need to know about RevOps? In a recent episode of Sales Talk for CEOs, Eddie Reynolds, a seasoned expert in Revenue Operations (RevOps), shared crucial insights for CEOs looking to boost efficiency and enhance customer experiences. Eddie's expertise centers on aligning sales, marketing, and customer success teams to optimize overall revenue operations. Here are the simplified, actionable insights from Eddie, aimed at CEOs who are ready to leverage RevOps effectively in their organizations. Key Takeaways for ..read more

In a recent captivating episode of "Sales Talk for CEOs," Clate Mask, CEO and co-founder of Keap, shared his journey from law school to leading a company that’s at the forefront of small business automation software. For CEOs looking to streamline their operations and enhance customer engagement, Clate's insights are golden. Key Takeaways for CEOs: Leverage Automation for Growth and Efficiency: Clate explains, "Automation isn’t just about saving time; it’s about scaling your business efficiently to maximize both growth and profitability." This approach has allowed Keap to support small busine ..read more

This week’s episode of "Sales Talk for CEOs" is out of this world, literally! Alice Heiman was joined by Beth Mund, whose journey from NASA to entrepreneurial space storyteller is rich with insights for business leaders. Not only that, we found out Alice is a bit of a space geek and she’s a huge fan of Beth’s having discovered her when she began her podcast Casual Space.  Beth's story from navigating NASA’s communication strategies to starting her podcast and founding a nonprofit called Stories of Space underscores the essence of curiosity, the imperative of adaptability, and the potency ..read more

"We help sellers consistently execute a Michelin star experience for their buyers instead of a fast food experience." And isn’t this what every buyer wants today.  On "Sales Talk for CEOs," Alice Heiman was joined by Mark Fershteyn of Recapped, whose journey from sales struggles to CEO offers a roadmap for innovation in sales strategies. His focus on the customer journey always in the forefront. Elevating the Buyer Experience Mark emphasizes transforming the sales process into a collaborative and transparent journey; he wants to enable sellers to provide a Michelin Star experience. This a ..read more

Another company that scaled to over $20M in ARR. How does Alice Heiman keep finding them? In another insightful episode of "Sales Talk for CEOs" Alice Heiman was joined by Adam Robinson, CEO of Retention.com, who shared his remarkable journey of bootstrapping his company to a $22 million ARR in just four years. Not unlike “G” Guillaume Moubeche,  from a few episodes ago, Adam is willing to put himself out there and share the good, the bad and the ugly. This episode offers CEOs actionable insights on leveraging technology for sales success, the importance of transparency, and the power of ..read more

In the engaging world of social media, CEOs find themselves at a crossroads between opportunity and caution. A recent conversation between Alice Heiman and Scott Gillum on "Sales Talk for CEOs" podcast sheds light on this very issue, offering a blend of strategies, insights, and anecdotes that CEOs can't afford to ignore. The discussion delves into the transformative power of social media for personal branding and the pivotal role CEOs play in this dynamic landscape. The CEO's Role in Social Media: A Strategic Imperative The conversation with Scott Gillum reveals a critical insight: "There is ..read more

In an insightful episode, Alice welcomed influence expert Matt Brown to explore how CEOs can leverage their influence for meaningful change. Having founded 14 companies and hosted over 850 podcast episodes, Brown shared his profound insights on leveraging influence to drive positive change within and beyond your organization. The True Essence of Influence "Influence is the current and future currency of business leadership," Matt Brown said, challenging the term's misconceptions. Unlike influencer marketing, which often lacks authenticity, Brown emphasized that genuine influence is about eleva ..read more

In a world driven by results and constant hustle, we often forget to pause and appreciate our achievements. Alice Heiman, in her recent podcast, emphasizes the importance of appreciation in business success. Here are the key takeaways: Appreciation Builds Momentum: Taking a moment to truly appreciate our accomplishments can create great momentum. It instills confidence and encourages us to plan for a successful future. Greatness Breeds Success: Acknowledging past achievements is the true measure of success. Reflecting on the times when you've outdone yourself helps predict future success. Lea ..read more

Imagine taking over the CEO role of a company just as COVID hit. Alice Heiman sat down with Andee Harris, the dynamic CEO of Challenger Inc., who did just that. Harris shared her riveting journey of steering the company through the COVID-19 pandemic and moving from 100% in-person training to 100% online training basically overnight, revealing not only the challenges faced but also the exact strategies she implemented to drive rapid growth and adapt to a rapidly changing business landscape. The Catalyst for Change: Pivoting in a Pandemic Harris's tenure at Challenger began amidst the pandemic ..read more

Growing your business by doing an exceptional job is something that Alice’s guest Justin Rende knows well. This may be overlooked by those companies with a race to land new logos. Having referenceable customers can help you grow your sales. In fact when you do an exceptional job, without prompting, your customers will tell others. But that won’t fuel all the growth you need. You might have to become a bike messenger and start dropping off packages. When Justin decided to branch out he focused on startups.  Learn how Justin messengered his way into startups all over New York City and how t ..read more