The Transaction
Matt Amundson & Craig Rosenberg
Welcome to The Transaction. The #1 Go-To-Market podcast on the planet. Hosts Craig Rosenberg and Matt Amundson, two legendary go-to-market leaders in their own right, talk weekly with the best sales, marketing, operations, and product leaders in the B2B SaaS world to understand what's working in the new playbook of the post-ZIRP market. But Craig, Matt, and their guests don't just talk theoretically, they share the stories and actionable tips, tactics, and strategies behind what's driving revenue growth that you can take and implement in your own go-to-market roles. Whether you're a Chief Revenue Officer leading a B2B SaaS...
Double Down on What’s Working & Stay Focused with Eric Spett - Ep 49
Is your main go-to-market channel driving sustainable growth? Good, double down on it, don’t start splitting up your resources into a bunch of other directions.Eric Spett is the Founder and CEO of Scalebound, providing operator-led coaching that helps CEOs scale with clarity and lead with confidence. Many in the audience may know Eric better as the Co-Founder of Terminus and his work evangelizing Account-Based Marketing. Eric joins co-hosts Craig Rosenberg and Matt Amundson to discuss the import
Apr 3, • 49:08
Social Selling Secrets to Supercharge Your Sales with Sam McKenna - Ep. 48
It’s painfully pitiful what passes as personalized prospecting presently. However, we’ve got just the guest to help sales reps get back on the right track.Sam McKenna is the Founder of SamSales Consulting and is the foremost expert on social selling and leveraging LinkedIn to drive revenue. Sam and her team are redefining the go-to-market status quo for modern organizations through unmatched sales training and LinkedIn branding. Sam joins co-hosts Craig Rosenberg and Matt Amundson for a very fun
Mar 28, • 56:31
Steak Dinners Don’t Close Deals with Maria Boulden - Ep 47
You’ll be hard pressed to find a more energetic and experienced sales expert than our special guest, Maria Boulden!Maria Boulden has spent over 3 decades creating and leading world-class sales teams at leading enterprise organizations like DuPont and Gartner. She brings her incredible experience in multiple verticals and truly unstoppable energy to one of the best conversations yet with co-hosts Matt Amundson and Craig Rosenberg. Maria drops some serious insight bombs in this one, including why
Mar 20, • 58:42
Overcoming Epilepsy & How to Hire with Michael King - Ep. 46
Michael King is one of the leading marketing executive recruiters working today and is also the author of a new book, Be There When I Return, a memoir of epilepsy, love, and success. Michael joins co-hosts Craig Rosenberg and Matt Amundson to discuss his personal journey with both epilepsy and his career, along with crucial career advice for marketing leaders looking for their next roles. Michael shares how the CEO should factor into your job search, why you shouldn’t chase titles, and the state
Mar 17, • 56:04
Fixing Your Awful Onboarding & Problematic Pipeline Progression with Katherine Andruha - Ep. 45
Employee churn is a serious problem that is seldom discussed, especially given how much of a detrimental impact it has on even the best companies. To help illuminate this problem and how to fix it at your organization, Katherine Andruha joins co-hosts Craig Rosenberg and Matt Amundson for a much-needed conversation filled with tips, tricks, and a few flamingos.Katherine Andruha is the Vice President of Business Development at Fivetran and has led top-performing sales teams for decades at cutting
Mar 7, • 52:46
The Commercial Efficiency Crisis in B2B SaaS Sales with Nick Toman - Ep. 44
There are more people than ever involved in deals on both the vendor side and customer side, and it’s having a massively negative impact on B2B growth.Nick Toman is the Chief Product and Transformation Officer at SBI (Sales Benchmark Index) and is the third and final co-author of The Challenger Sale we’ve had on the show. Nick brings some amazing new sales and business research to dive into with co-hosts Matt Amundson and Craig Rosenberg. Nick unveils the effect that having more sellers involved
Feb 27, • 57:16
Identifying & Developing a Champion Buyer with Krysten Conner - Ep. 43
There’s a lot of confusion about how to find the champion of your product within a buying group.To help sort things out for B2B sellers, we invited Krysten Conner on the show! Krysten is an extraordinary sales coach who is hired by top SaaS revenue organizations to train their sales teams into incredible teams. Krysten has also made a number of courses available for purchase through her website and through pclub.io. Krysten joins co-hosts Matt Amundson and Craig Rosenberg to break down three way
Feb 20, • 55:56
Positioning is a Key Pillar of SaaS Growth with Bob Wright - Ep. 42
Without a real point of view, your company, your product, and all of your amazing features will drift into irrelevance amidst the soothing currents of the sea of sameness we see in the state of SaaS. (Just learned about this thing called alliteration!)To help you avoid that terrible fate and aid you in developing your positioning, we are thrilled that Bob Wright, the Founder of Firebrick Consulting, joined co-hosts Craig Rosenberg and Matt Amundson on the show. Bob has helped hundreds of B2B com
Feb 14, • 49:35
Selling like a Real Human Being with Scott Barker - Ep. 41
Selling B2B has always been hard. The crazy buying frenzy of the ZIRP era was the exception, not the rule, so if you’re expecting the current buying climate to change any time soon, you need to readjust your perspective.Scott Barker, Partner & Co-founder of GTMfund and Host of The GTM Podcast, joins Host Craig Rosenberg and special guest-host Scott Albro to talk all things sales, venture capital, and go-to-market. Scott (Barker) shares why focus can give sales reps superpowers, the outsized impa
Feb 6, • 56:23
Reframing B2B Sales to Drive Buyer Confidence with Brent Adamson - Ep. 40
When your buyer isn’t confident in the decision they’re making, they will choose not to decide. Meaning, that you’re not going to close that deal, which is a serious problem in B2B.To help solve that problem, we’re thrilled to welcome Brent Adamson, the co-author of The Challenger Sale and renowned sales speaker, to the show. Brent joins hosts Matt Amundson and Craig Rosenberg to discuss the crucial sales topics in his new upcoming book, The Framemaking Sale. They get into the problem with value
Jan 30, • 1:00:14
Leading in Your Own Voice with Dia Bondi - Ep 39
When you can tell your story in a compelling, confident way, you can change the lens through which everyone views you, your accomplishments, and your potential.Dia Bondi, a TEDx speaker, author of Ask Like An Auctioneer, and executive coach, joins Hosts Craig Rosenberg and Matt Amundson for an exceedingly energetic and entertaining conversation focused on communicating effectively as a leader. In between some fun tangents, they dig into how to uncover and craft your origin story to tell
Jan 23, • 52:32
Unlocking the Cheat Code for Go To Market with Justin Gray
Justin Gray, author of the brand new The Go-to-Market Cheat Code and Co-Founder of In Revenue Capital joins Hosts Matt Amundson and Craig Rosenberg to share how to build more effective and efficient B2B partnership programs, why nothing seems to be working in marketing, and his cheat codes to go-to-market success in B2B. Justin explains how and why LeadMD evolved from being a competitor to building an extremely strong partnership with Marketo. There’s also a great discussion about what
Jan 16, • 1:06:14
Helping Every Startup Founder Tell Their Story with Scott Albro - The Transaction - Ep 37
Every Founder has a story to tell and by telling that story in a compelling way, they can give their company an outsized advantage and the leg up they need in order to grow.The founder of multiple companies and a veritable thought leader in his own right, Scott Albro, joins Hosts Craig Rosenberg and Matt Amundson, for a rollicking romp through the big AI questions now getting asked, the fundamentals for building a successful founder brand, and how to create high-quality content that is
Jan 9, • 1:03:21
THE Blueprint for B2B Go-To-Market with Adam B. Needles - The Transaction - Ep. 36
What is your GTM strategy built on? The cool new motion that's popular this minute? Tons of research on users? Well, it should be built from a blueprint and this guest just so happens to know how to create said blueprint. Adam B. Needles, the CEO of ANNUITAS, joins Craig Rosenberg and Matt Amundson for a barn burner of an episode that starts off with Adam’s seriously spicy take that the CMO’s role is a major part of the problem in the current B2B buying experience (Sounds like someone g
Dec 19, 2024 • 1:00:39
Your Buyers Are People Too with Mini Peiris - The Transaction - Ep. 35
If people are the ones buying software, then it’s probably important that your brand appeals to those people.Fresh off a successful Dreamforce, Mini Peiris, the CMO of Nintex, joins co-hosts Craig Rosenberg and Matt Amundson for an examination of how a brand should make buyers feel about themselves, the problems they face, and the solution provided. Mini also gets into when is the best time to ask customers for referrals, why playing nice with sales is key to being a successful CMO, and how to r
Dec 12, 2024 • 56:41
Narrow Down Your Damn ICP with David Politis - The Transaction - Ep. 34
What would you say if your CEO told you they wanted to speak with 100 customers in 100 days? That’s exactly what our guest, David Politis, did and he still thinks it’s one of the best things he’s done in his career.David, the Founder and Executive Chairman of BetterCloud and Host of Not Another CEO Podcast, joins co-hosts Craig Rosenberg and Matt Amundson for a must-listen episode for founders, CEOs, and B2B execs. David explains why having a smaller TAM (Total Addressable Market) is actually go
Dec 5, 2024 • 50:28
Startup Stunts & Loving Your Customers with Kyle Porter - The Transaction - Ep. 33
How do you steal the spotlight from Marc Benioff at Dreamforce? By hiring a Benioff impersonator. Yes, Kyle Porter and the Salesloft team ACTUALLY did that. But they didn’t stop there…Joining co-hosts Matt Amundson and Craig Rosenberg to chat about the amazing stunts pulled in the early days of Salesloft and how to build a healthy company culture is Kyle Porter himself, the Founder and Board Chair of Salesloft. Beyond bringing a Benioff doppelganger to Dreamforce, Kyle shares some brilliant play
Nov 21, 2024 • 58:19
Defining Metrics & Aligning Goals with Tricia Gellman - The Transaction - Ep. 32
What does an opportunity mean to you? Would the rest of your company give the same answer? Probably not. But not to fear, GTM leader, because Tricia Gellman, the CMO of Box joins hosts Matt Amundson and Craig Rosenberg to explain how to fix the cracks between sales and marketing. Tricia outlines the importance of having shared goals across sales and marketing teams, why defining terms clearly is so critical, and what it’s like for those selling AI tools to B2B buyers.Also, Craig recounts his tim
Nov 14, 2024 • 45:35
AI Idea Starters, Influencers, & LinkedIn with Dave Gerhardt - The Transaction - Ep. 31
Wow, Season Two is kicking off strong with this incredible episode with Dave Gerhardt, the Founder & CEO of Exit Five. Dave joins Craig Rosenberg and Matt Amundson to share how he approaches AI for B2B marketers, why influencers present a huge opportunity for B2B, and the outsized impact that building a Founder Brand can have for companies. Also, Matt shares his innermost feelings about Dave and Craig examines his own facial hair.Critical TakeawaysSocial media should be treated as the primary ma
Nov 7, 2024 • 53:03
Align and Conquer with Carlos Hidalgo - The Transaction - Ep # 30
Today Matt and Craig open the floodgates to actionable marketing insights with seasoned guest, Carlos Hidalgo Co-Founder and CEO of Digital Exhaust. The episode focuses on the landscape of marketing, shedding light on the challenges and missteps related to AI, new technologies, and the tendency to chase after shiny objects. It examines the struggles CMOs face in balancing short-term demands with long-term strategies, emphasizing the significance of mutual respect and alignment between marketing,
Oct 24, 2024 • 49:36
Building Trust and Reputation in Today's Market with Jon Miller - The Transaction - Ep # 029
In this episode, Matt and Craig welcome Jon Miller, Co-Founder of both Marketo and Engagio, who discusses the evolution of B2B marketing and sales strategies. They critique traditional methodologies like MQLs and programmatic email marketing, stressing the need for creativity and relationship-building. Key themes from this episode include the significance of content quality over quantity, customer-centric approaches, and the foundational role of market positioning and core fundamentals. The conv
Oct 17, 2024 • 48:54
Advisor Avengers: Assembling Your Network with Carilu Dietrich - The Transaction - Ep # 28
In this episode, Matt and Craig explore the role of advisors in driving B2B business growth with Carilu Dietrich, an ex-CMO and current hypergrowth advisor to CEOs and CMOs. Carilu shares her insights on the importance of having a skilled team of advisors to support executives, highlighting the need for different types of advisors at various growth stages. The discussion also delves into the nuances of building valuable professional networks and how to effectively seek and maintain advisory rela
Oct 10, 2024 • 45:59
Triple T POV with Dan Gottlieb- The Transaction - Ep # 27
In this episode, Craig and Matt host Dan Gottlieb, Vice President Analyst at Gartner. They discuss sales strategies, highlighting the need for modern sales organizations to rethink their talent strategies, simplify sales processes, and intelligently apply technology. Dan shares insights from Gartner research on the competencies of high-performing sales reps and the importance of adaptability, tactical flexibility, and AI partnership. They also discuss the challenges and opportunities in adopting
Oct 3, 2024 • 57:06
Navigating Market Success with AJ Gandhi - The Transaction - Ep # 26
In today’s episode, Matt and Craig are joined by AJ Gandhi, Chief Growth Officer at Marlin Equity. The discussion is an in-depth exploration of go-to-market (GTM) strategies. They cover the importance of core selling skills, the impact of over-reliant sales enablement tools, and the undervalued power of creative marketing. AJ emphasizes the critical role of coherent, cross-functional collaboration in GTM strategies and the need to reassess current methods to align with today's discerning buyers.
Sep 26, 2024 • 53:52
From Siloed Heroics to Aligned Growth Playbooks with John Common - The Transaction - Ep # 25
In this episode of 'The Transaction,' Matt and Craig are joined by John Common, CEO of Intelligent Demand, to discuss various aspects of B2B growth strategy. The conversation focuses on the importance of different go-to-market motions, ICP targeting, and the implementation of cross-functional alignment. John stresses moving beyond tactical focus to strategic integration, operationalizing alignment, and realistically tackling people problems to achieve scalable growth. The episode wraps up with a
Sep 19, 2024 • 57:35
Pitching the Promised Land with Andy Raskin - The Transaction - Ep # 24
Today Craig and Matt welcome guest Andy Raskin, a renowned figure in the B2B space. The discussion revolves around the importance of creating impactful sales narratives. They discuss the structure and strategy behind compelling sales decks, leaning on examples like the famous Zuora deck. Andy shares insights on transitioning from founder-led sales pitches to scalable narratives and emphasizes the significance of CEO involvement in crafting these stories. The conversation also explores how narrat
Sep 12, 2024 • 50:04
Becoming a LinkedIn Master with Alec Paul - The Transaction - Ep # 23
In this episode, Matt and Craig delve into the evolving landscape of LinkedIn as a key platform for B2B thought leadership and brand building with the insights of Alec Paul, a LinkedIn strategist and Founder of SalesBrand. Alec discusses the significance of authenticity, audience engagement, and the potential of LinkedIn video. The conversation also covers the limitations and strategies for optimizing LinkedIn profiles, promoting podcasts, and understanding LinkedIn's algorithm. This episode is
Sep 5, 2024 • 56:07
Harnessing the Magic of Metrics with Ray Rike - The Transaction - Ep # 22
In this episode of The Transaction, Matt Amundsen and Craig Rosenberg are joined by Ray Rike to delve into the world of metrics. Ray shares his passion for allowing SaaS operators to make metric-informed and benchmark-validated decisions by looking at metrics across the entire customer journey. He highlights key metrics such as CAC ratio, inbound hand raisers, and expansion CAC ratio, emphasizing their crucial roles in making informed business decisions. The conversation also explores the signif
Aug 29, 2024 • 56:00
The New Playbook: Signal Based Selling with Jen Igartua - The Transaction - Ep # 21
The Transaction’s guest today is one of many talents. Jen Igartua, who is not only the CEO of GoNimbly but also a side hustler in both comedy and board game designing, provides her insights on the sales and marketing world today. The conversation covers transforming B2B sales strategies using signal-based selling and PLG (Product-Led Growth) insights. Jen shares her innovative approach of using algorithmic scoring and playbooks to refine lead scoring and offering specific actionable insights for
Aug 22, 2024 • 48:28
Unlocking Sales Success: Creativity Over Volume with Mark Kosoglow - The Transaction - Ep # 20
Today Mark Kosoglow, an experienced sales professional and an advisor at HockeyStack, discusses with Craig and Matt his insightful perspectives on sales strategies. He emphasizes the importance of creativity over sheer volume in outreach and the challenges posed by current sales practices. Mark highlights his approach to sales from his time at Outreach, underscoring the significance of business acumen, the use of relevant buyer experiences, and the concept of a 'buyer room.' The discussion also
Aug 15, 2024 • 52:56
People Strategy: Hiring, Firing, and Leadership with Dennis Lyandres - The Transaction - Ep # 19
This episode brings on Dennis Lyandres as the guest. He is currently an advisor at ICONIQ Capital and has many years of sales, marketing, and strategy experience. Along with Craig and Matt, Dennis discusses effective leadership techniques and the importance of relentless learning in the sales and marketing world. He emphasizes the importance of hiring curious, humble, and growth-oriented individuals. The conversation covers critical aspects of scaling a business, such as proactive hiring and fir
Aug 8, 2024 • 53:00
Unlocking Strategic Marketing with Sydney Sloan - The Transaction - Ep # 18
Today’s episode welcomes Sydney Sloan, former CMO of Drata and newest CMO of G2, to sit down with Craig and Matt to give strong insights on the evolving strategies being used in marketing. Sydney discusses the shift from account-based to segment-based strategies, and elaborates on how triangulation of data points can enhance targeting and campaign effectiveness. The discussion also covers practical approaches centered on data-backed decision-making, the importance of regular updates, and optimiz
Aug 1, 2024 • 46:41
Mastering Value and ROI in SaaS with Matt Harney - The Transaction - Ep # 17
Today’s episode showcases Craig and Matt as they hear powerful insights from the Founder of Cloud Ratings, Matt Harney, as he discusses the importance of ROI and value selling within the software industry. The conversation begins with a discussion on the underutilization of ROI calculators by software companies, emphasizing how personalized ROI can be a game-changer for sales. This episode also highlights AI potential and how that might look in the future. Listen to hear Matt Harney’s fascinatin
Jul 25, 2024 • 54:13
Really Knowing Your Customer with Dave Brock - The Transaction - Ep # 16
In today’s episode of The Transaction, hosts Craig and Matt sit down to talk with sales expert Dave Brock. Dave is a well-established sales consultant, the founder and CEO of Partners in EXCELLENCE, and the author of “Sales Manager Survival Guide”. They discuss the pivotal changes required in the sales approach, focusing on customer engagement, win rates, and efficient prospecting methods. Dave shares his insights on getting involved earlier in the buying cycle, understanding customer problems,
Jul 18, 2024 • 46:59
The Power of Category Design with Kevin Maney - The Transaction - Ep # 15
In this engaging episode of The Transaction, hosts Matt Amundson and Craig Rosenberg welcome Kevin Maney, renowned author of “Play Bigger” and expert in category design. Kevin shares his insights on the importance of creating a unique market category, how to effectively communicate a company’s value, and why businesses need to focus on solving specific problems rather than just showcasing their products. The conversation delves into the evolution of tech categories, the role of innovative messag
Jul 11, 2024 • 52:48
Sales Tech Showdown with Alastair Woolcook - The Transaction - Ep # 14
In this episode of The Transaction, Matt Amundsen and Craig Rosenberg are joined by Alistair Wolcock, a renowned expert in sales tech and AI. Together, they explore the current trends and future disruptions in sales technology, the importance of user experience, and the concept of signal-based selling. Alistair shares his insights on how enterprise buyers are adapting to new technologies and the vital role of data in driving sales and marketing strategies. Tune in for a deep dive into the future
Jun 26, 2024 • 46:18
Asymmetrical Marketing and Personal Branding with Adam Robinson - The Transaction - Ep # 13
In this episode of The Transaction, Co-Hosts Matt Amundsen and Craig Rosenberg chat with Adam Robinson, founder of a $20 million ARR bootstrapped SaaS company. Adam shares his journey of leveraging LinkedIn for marketing, discussing the power of personal branding and asymmetrical marketing in today’s competitive business environment. He offers insights on content creation, audience engagement, and the future of sales strategies.Takeaways • Personal branding on LinkedIn can significantly impact b
Jun 19, 2024 • 53:00
Diagnosing Sales with Becc Holland - The Transaction - Ep #12
In this episode of The Transaction, Co-Hosts Matt Amundsen and Craig Rosenberg sit down with Becc Holland, a sales expert known for her innovative approaches to diagnosing and solving sales challenges. They delve into the nuances of effective sales strategies, emphasizing the importance of proper diagnosis over traditional sales tactics. Becc shares her insights on understanding buyer metrics, discovering hidden problems, and delivering real value.TakeawaysEffective selling is about diagnosing p
Jun 8, 2024 • 46:13
Bold Moves: Bold Results with John-Henry Scherck - The Transaction - Ep # 11
In this episode of The Transaction, Co-Hosts Matt Amundsen and Craig Rosenberg sit down with John Henry Scherck, a strategic marketing expert with a knack for bold, game-changing moves. Together, they dive into the evolving landscape of content marketing and the importance of taking risks for big wins. John shares his insights on why dipping your toes in the water just won't cut it anymore and how significant investments and bold strategies lead to remarkable results.Takeaways:Small, iterative a
May 30, 2024 • 52:08
Decoding Sales Indecision with Matt Dixon -The Transaction - Ep # 10
In this insightful episode of The Transaction, Craig Rosenberg and Matt Amundsen are joined by Matt Dixon, renowned author and sales expert, to delve into the complexities of sales indecision. Matt Dixon shares profound insights from his book, The Jolt Effect, and discusses the significant challenges salespeople face today. He breaks down his innovative strategies for overcoming customer indecision, offering practical advice on how to navigate the nuanced sales landscape. Tune in for a mastercla
May 23, 2024 • 55:14
Overcoming Outbound Challenges with Doug Landis - The Transaction - Ep # 9
As a GTM leader, you’re probably working every day to improve your playbook and you’re not alone. If improving your sales motions is a serious priority, you should probably check out this episode. Doug Landis is the CEO of DL Advisory and both a renowned sales professional and storyteller. Doug joins Co-Hosts Craig Rosenberg and Matt Amundson for a B2B sales and messaging masterclass, including an explainer of his Hypothesis Selling methodology. Doug dives into why outbound sales motions have be
May 9, 2024 • 48:18
Applying Design-Thinking to Sales with Ashley Welch - The Transaction - Ep #8
Please welcome a phenomenal sales thought leader that is bringing some much-needed fresh ideas to the world of B2B sales. Ashley Welch is the Co-Founder of Somersault Innovation and the author of Naked Sales. Ashley joins hosts Craig Rosenberg and Matt Amundson to discuss the core idea of “Selling by Design”, how to craft a collaborative co-creating process with your buyers, and why you need to know how to navigate your customer’s customer map.Also, Craig gives an update on his son’s Instagram f
May 2, 2024 • 57:46
Decoding The CRM and Database Infrastructures with Nicolas de Kouchkovsky - The Transaction - Ep #7
Our special guest today is a three-time CMO and seasoned veteran in the customer experience and SalesTech world who offers CX and sales software companies a wealth of expertise that he has accumulated over several decades. Nicolas de Kouchkovsky is a Fractional Chief Marketing Officer & Industry Analyst at CaCube Consulting. Nicolas joins Hosts Craig Rosenberg and Matt Amundson to discuss the transition from traditional methods to Signal-based Selling and the urgent need for precision and releva
Apr 25, 2024 • 52:27
Empowering The Agile, Tech-Enabled Salesforce with Mary Shea - The Transaction - Ep #6
To help you wrap your head around the rapidly evolving technological landscape as a revenue leader, we have a very special guest today. Mary Shea is the former Principal Analyst at Forrester and is currently advising and coaching multiple high-growth companies. Mary joins Hosts Craig Rosenberg and Matt Amundson to discuss the technology-enabled future of B2B sales organizations, which stages of the funnel should be automated first, and understanding “Signal-based Selling.”Also, Craig relishes ge
Apr 18, 2024 • 50:31
To Gate or Not to Gate Content with Chris Orlob - The Transaction - Ep #5
Joining Craig Rosenberg and Matt Amundson in Episode 5 is special guest Chris Orlob, the Co-Founder & CEO of pclub.io. Many of you probably know about Chris or his awesome work early on at Gong which helped the company reach hockey stick level growth. Chris shares his “unqualified” thoughts on when to gate content, how to get deals done on demo calls, and what prime sales prospecting outreach should look and feel like.Also, Craig compares himself to a cartoon image on a coffee mug and Matt mixes
Apr 11, 2024 • 57:04
Back to The Fundamentals of Sales with John Barrows - The Transaction - Ep #4
Joining Hosts Craig Rosenberg and Matt Amundson is John Barrows, the CEO of JB Sales and Author of I Want To Be In Sales When I Grow Up. John outlines what led to the current poor performance amongst sales reps and what leaders can do about it to increase performance today and in the long run. They also get into why buyers dread demos, whether marketers should control all of the messaging from sales, and how smart sellers will approach incorporating AI into their workflows.Also, Craig tells a st
Apr 4, 2024 • 55:00
Remixing MarTech & Gen AI Explained with Scott Brinker & Esteban Kolsky - The Transaction - Ep #3
Today’s episode is a real treat because we have multiple amazing guests joining Craig Rosenberg and Matt Amundson for a deep dive into the state of MarTech today and how to think about generative AI within the larger AI conversation. Scott Brinker & Esteban Kolsky are two of the foremost thinkers and analysts in the B2B world and are here together to volley high-value concepts and insights. Scott, Esteban, and Craig dissect the challenges and potentials of generative AI (Gen AI), the proliferati
Mar 28, 2024 • 59:12
The Vibe-First Approach to Marketing with Mac Reddin - The Transaction - Ep #2
Welcome back to The Transaction! In our second episode, you’ll hear from a truly classic Founder who is full of marketing ideas that are disrupting the status quo of B2B marketing. Mac Reddin is the Founder and El Rey de Dinos at Commsor, the company behind both Matcha and Bronto. Mac joins co-hosts Craig Rosenberg and Matt Amundson to save go-to-market teams from the 99% of what they do that is wrong or misguided. Mac dives into his Vibe-First Marketing approach, how a few hundred chicken wings
Mar 21, 2024 • 49:54
People, People, People! - Kelly Breslin Wright - The Transaction - Ep #1
Welcome to the first full episode of The Transaction! We’re kicking things off right with an amazing guest who is known for her time as President and COO of Gong, and as Executive Vice President, Sales at Tableau. Kelly Breslin Wright is now the Founder of Culture Driven Sales and an Adjunct professor at the University of Washington. Kelly joins Host Craig Rosenberg for a fantastic conversation about the shift from traditional sales methods towards a 'Culture Driven Sales' approach, how a compan
Mar 14, 2024 • 1:00:32
The Transaction - Official Podcast Trailer 2
Welcome to The Transaction! This is just a taste of what you can expect from the first four episodes of the show. First Episode drops 3/14Learn more at https://thetransactionpod.com/Follow The Show!Social Media:~LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-transaction/~Substack: https://thetransaction.substack.com/===============================================Podcast Players:~YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTransaction?sub_confirmation=1~Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podc
Mar 14, 2024 • 8:07