Sales Hacker

MAY 27, 2025

Conversations reveal the unshared details behind how they have grown companies, and the go-to-market strategies responsible for shaping that growth. there’s some very clear areas where the AI is just going to be better at this particular job function or set of workflows. A buyer has more power than they’ve ever had.

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GTM X-functional Start-ups Go To Market 66

Sales Hacker

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

As a key GTMfund partner, they equip sales and marketing teams with top performers. Conversations reveal the unshared details behind how they have grown companies, and the go-to-market strategies responsible for shaping that growth. How do you actually measure results? I want to spend a lot of time, uh, talking about that, but.

GTM 80

GTM X-functional Objectives and Key Results Start-ups 80

ConversionXL

MARCH 29, 2017

Sean Ellis coined the term “growth hacking” way back in 2010. High-growth companies simply have something most companies don’t, right? High-growth companies simply have something most companies don’t, right? Some secret growth hack or silver bullet that skyrocketed them to household names.

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Growth Process Objectives and Key Results A/B testing 123

SaaStr

OCTOBER 3, 2023

PST, Bo Borland, founder, and CEO of playbuilt, shares four steps for creating repeatable success at every stage of growth, specifically in B2B Enterprise. Let’s look at Borland’s approach to aligning and executing B2B team selling motions for a rinse-and-repeat process for growth. Why is teaming the new selling?

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B2B GTM Objectives and Key Results Sell 116

ConversionXL

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Growth hacking is how Slack went from 15,000 to half a million daily users in its first year. Growth hacking isn’t about deploying sleazy tricks. It’s about making calculated, data-driven moves for fast growth. It’s about making calculated, data-driven moves for fast growth. What is growth hacking?

Growth 113

Growth Referrals Minimum Viable Product Drivers/motivators 113

Hubspot

JUNE 13, 2018

SPIN Objection-Handling Techniques. Great reps focus on preventing, not handling, objections. Reps must determine their call objectives in advance. Explicit needs are specific features or functions. Preventing Objections. Objections are usually created by the salesperson, not the buyer. Stages of SPIN Sales.

Sell 101

Sell X-functional Objectives and Key Results Up-sell 101

Martech

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

To many non-marketing executives, marketing is perceived as more of a “nice to have” than a “must have” function. As a result, when it comes time to reduce expenses, marketing becomes the obvious place to start. Simplify what is communicated and focus on: The relationship between marketing, revenue growth and CLTV.

X-functional 107

X-functional Objectives and Key Results Technology Technology 107

Search Engine Land

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, X, Pinterest): “I want to know” searches (through acquaintances and friends). Functioning as a source of business intelligence. Within this segment, our focus centers on these key areas: Demographic trends. Within this segment, our focus is directed toward these key aspects: Competitors.

Objectives and Key Results 101

Objectives and Key Results X-functional Intrinsic Construction 101

Sales Hacker

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

If you missed episode 128, check it out here: How to Unshackle Your Career Growth With a Mentor with Tom Martin. Keys to success when scaling a company [10:56]. Keys to success when scaling a company [10:56]. So what do you think the keys to success are? Subscribe to the Sales Hacker Podcast. We’re on iTunes.

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Contract X-functional Objectives and Key Results Legal 117

Martech

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Marketing technologists are no longer considered “the outsider” among the broader marketing organization, but instead play a key role within the marketing organization. He accounts the exponential growth to the massive adoption of martech that is happening across organizations of all sizes.

X-functional 103

X-functional Objectives and Key Results Technology Technology 103

ConversionXL

DECEMBER 13, 2022

You’ll see the best ways to run tests, prioritize hypotheses, analyze results, and the best tools to experiment through A/B testing. ” In fact, most research experiments could be considered a “split test,” complete with a hypothesis , a control, a variation, and a statistically calculated result.

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A/B testing Objectives and Key Results X-functional Represent 127

The 5% Institute

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

People, Process, Product – 3 x Words To Succeed. This is a methodology used to streamline a business’s functions, by saving potential wasted cost, enhancing profits, and creating a better experience for both your staff and clients/ customers. If your results continuously vary, you’re not in control. Handling objections.

Process 98

Process Product X-functional Objectives and Key Results 98

SaaStr

APRIL 30, 2024

How to build operational excellence into your organization at different stages of the growth curve. 2023 saw the team grow from 6-10 reps, which is pretty modest, and they built an SDR function. At the end of ‘22, they started a small pilot and grew that function from one and two BDRs to a team of 10 and then 12. They grew 2.5x

Go To Market 120

Go To Market GTM X-functional Objectives and Key Results 120

ConversionXL

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Bar graphs, pie charts, and matrices are data visualization tools that reveal trends and key findings in an understandable and engaging format. How to use data visualization to accelerate growth. A graph that points up and to the right quickly signals growth. Demonstrating findings from research or analytics in content.

Objectives and Key Results 110

Objectives and Key Results Represent Presentation Promote 110

Hubspot

OCTOBER 1, 2021

As 2022 approaches and we move further into the new decade, some key CRM trends will shake up the industry as we know it. AI is becoming a key part of CRM systems. As CRMs continue on their trend of becoming cheaper, simpler to implement, and easier to use, these objections are becoming increasingly irrelevant. Manufacturing.

CRM 97

CRM Objectives and Key Results X-functional Real Estate 97

SalesHandy

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

The email’s objective is to educate the prospect with essential benefits and nurture them for purchasing your product or services. As your firm is expanding, I was wondering what strategies do you opt for {objective}? I believe these can also help you in getting considerable growth in performance and revenue. Regards, 9.

Prospecting 93

Prospecting Objectives and Key Results Sales X-functional 93

Lead Fuze

JULY 1, 2023

A well-structured quota system not only motivates your reps but also aligns their efforts with your company’s overall objectives. Finally, you’ll gain insights on cross-checking territory assignments, compensation incentive programs, capacity staffing and understanding different types of quotes serving different functions.

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Quota Growth Territory Commission 52

Pointclear

NOVEMBER 7, 2011

After all, B2B companies usually define strategic accounts as their best customers and prospects based on criteria like potential for revenue, profit and growth. This will result in inefficiencies and lost deals. At first glance, the idea of outsourcing strategic account management may seem absurd.

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Account management Strategize X-functional Objectives and Key Results 72

Search Engine Land

MARCH 29, 2024

The good news is that a project management methodology called “Agile” can help cross-functional teams self-organize and collaborate more effectively. Dig deeper: SEO product management: Key framework and fundamentals Image credit: Sean Morrison , Technology Program Management, Under Armour It’s a continuous cycle.

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X-functional Objectives and Key Results Meeting Engineering 88

SaaStr

AUGUST 12, 2020

When you start growing above 50 employees, and certainly get to 100, things change, you now have teams, which means you have functional leaders. Rather than having this feeling of disconnected functional areas, everyone in the company knows what to work on. So, the first insight is that there’s two key systems in a startup.

Finance 117

Finance X-functional Launch Objectives and Key Results 117

SalesHandy

JUNE 29, 2021

Having a sales process in place that caters to every businesses’ needs can be crucial to hitting revenue goals consistently, and driving growth. The right B2B sales strategy optimizes your sales process around a few key principles, all of which allow you to make the most out of B2B selling efforts. What is B2B Sales?

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B2B Cross-sell X-functional Follow-up 98

Hubspot

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

A mentor can listen to the tape and offer objective advice. In sales, every minute counts, so increasing efficiency or shaving even a few moments off a task is key to your salespeople feeling like they have the support and tools necessary to perform. Most CRMs come equipped with dashboard functionality. Call didn’t go well?

Quota 95

Quota X-functional Objectives and Key Results Drivers/motivators 95

ConversionXL

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

There, a smoke test is the process of running test cases involving the “important functionality of a component or system, to ascertain if crucial functions of the software work correctly” Using this definition, smoke tests address questions like… Does the program run? Does clicking the key functionality do anything?

Product 67

Product X-functional A/B testing Minimum Viable Product 67

ConversionXL

AUGUST 4, 2020

Follow this 90-day plan to get the right things in place and start delivering results. Operationalized research, experimentation, and learning cycles that generate commercial results. Get experiment results to share with the company. Record common objections or questions. Have you bitten off more than you can chew?

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A/B testing Objectives and Key Results Education SQL 117

Hubspot

APRIL 4, 2023

STAR stands for Situation, Task, Action, and Result. For instance, what was your main objective? Result: Lastly, describe the outcome of your actions. Be sure to focus on the positive results. Ultimately, we were able to [End Result], which led to [Positive Outcome]." What obstacles did you face?

Consult 83

Consult Objectives and Key Results X-functional Construction 83

ConversionXL

DECEMBER 2, 2015

How to Analyze A/B Test Results? In fact, most research experiments could be considered a ‘split test,’ complete with a hypothesis, a control and variation, and a statistically calculated result. Therefore, we view results with a different lens and make decisions slightly differently than tests in a pure lab setting.

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A/B testing X-functional Objectives and Key Results Represent 88

Salesforce

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Importance of lead scoring in sales Key components of an effective lead scoring system How to score leads in 4 steps Examples of successful lead scoring Tools and software for lead scoring What is lead scoring? Relying on stale data: Intelligence only goes so far when it has to work with results that aren’t current.

Prospecting 92

Prospecting Hospitality CRM Territory 92

Sales Hacker

MAY 9, 2019

This could be anywhere from a first SDR job focused on inbound, to a senior SDR calling on key accounts with 1-4 years of experience. Here’s a simple example to begin with that covers the SDR, AE and Customer Success Manager (CSM) functions: Table 1. That level of growth costs a total of $300k each year.

SQL 110

SQL Commission Customers Non-Profits 110

ConversionXL

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

This trivializes the research, resulting in designers rolling their eyes and shaking their heads.)”. There are many ways to do this in R, most commonly the out-the-box factanal() function. Here’s the code in R for that (where x is your data frame): pcanalysis <- prcomp(x, scale = TRUE, center = TRUE) plot(pcanalysis).

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X-functional Represent Follow-up User Experience 115

ConversionXL

JANUARY 14, 2016

At first, click through rate was key. App engagement, or rather lack of app engagement, is becoming the key challenge for app marketers. You get the picture – real business objectives and in-app event measurement go hand in hand. Key takeaways: Networks 7, 3 and 1 delivered the highest ratio of loyal users.

Conversion 71

Conversion Objectives and Key Results Networking Click Through Rate 71

ConversionXL

MARCH 7, 2017

This trivializes the research, resulting in designers rolling their eyes and shaking their heads.)”. There are many ways to do this in R, most commonly the out-the-box factanal() function. Here’s the code in R for that (where x is your data frame): pcanalysis <- prcomp(x, scale = TRUE, center = TRUE).

X-functional 102

X-functional Represent Follow-up Up-sell 102

Lead Fuze

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Understanding Market Conditions In any investment decision, understanding market conditions plays a key role. Remember, diversification is key. Remembering that past performance is not a guarantee of future results helps keep emotions at bay and decisions rational. Want to tap into the AI boom?

X-functional 52

X-functional Objectives and Key Results Non-Profits Profit margin 52

SalesLoft

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Conversation Intelligence in your revenue team’s workflow can generate summaries that highlight key points, action items, and opportunities from their calls, making it easier to plan post-meeting follow-ups and next steps — especially useful when it comes to valuable deals and customer relationships.

Conversion 52

Conversion Objectives and Key Results X-functional Negotiate 52

SalesLoft

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Conversation Intelligence in your revenue team’s workflow can generate summaries that highlight key points, action items, and opportunities from their calls, making it easier to plan post-meeting follow-ups and next steps — especially useful when it comes to valuable deals and customer relationships.

Conversion 52

Conversion Objectives and Key Results X-functional Negotiate 52

PandaDoc

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Using the numerical data and objective descriptions of the available features, we help small and midsize businesses to enjoy a non-biased analysis of the market of CRMs, and the integrations possible between platforms. Lead generation X ? Social media integration X ? Free version X ? Lead generation X ?

X-functional 52

X-functional Territory CRM Lead generation 52

SaaStr

AUGUST 7, 2020

359: The Secrets to Vertical Growth, What it Really Takes to Build a $1B SaaS Company with Matt Garratt, SVP, Managing Partner @ Salesforce Ventures, Trisha Price, Chief Product Officer @ nCino and David Schmaier, CEO & Founder @ Vlocity. Because if you look at these financial institutions, they have growth aspirations, right?

Price 85

Price Retail X-functional Healthcare 85

PandaDoc

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Key takeaways AI can enhance sales processes in many ways, from providing customer insights to automating tasks. As you can see, this deeper understanding allows you to craft strategies that result in higher sales numbers with less effort. Setting clear, measurable goals is crucial to drive focused AI adoption tied to business value.

Process 52

Process Objectives and Key Results X-functional Sales 52