The Science of Scaling
Each week, host Mark Roberge (Sr. Lecturer at Harvard Business School, Co-Founder at Stage 2 Capital, Founding CRO at HubSpot) talks with the most successful sales leaders in tech to find out the science behind scaling a company’s revenue and sales.
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How to Build an Advisory Board w/ Jen Grant (COO, Cube)
You're a first time founder, CEO, or sales leader. You've crushed the Seed stage of your business, and got the $10 million Series A check. Now you're at your board meeting. The multi-decade venture capitalist is feeding you with advice and counsel. And you take it. The problem is: They're wrong sometimes. But how do you know — you've never been in this seat before? As an independent board member, Jen Grant (COO, Cube) has seen every angle of this equation and she's here to help us decipher it. The role of an independent board member How to build an advisory board Evaluating advice from VCs Navigating the pace of growth Grab HubSpot's free AI-Powered Customer Platform and watch your business grow https://clickhubspot.com/tsc The Science of Scaling is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Learn more about HubSpot for Startups // Produced by Matthew Brown
Live at INBOUND 2024: How to Use Inbound Selling to Increase Revenue w/ Donald Kelly (Founder, The Sales Evangelist)
New season coming soon! Until then, enjoy this tactical conversation I had with Donald Kelly (Founder & Host, The Sales Evangelist). We pack more knowledge inside 25 minutes than most sales leaders get in a month -- including performance diagnostics, addressing stakeholder interests, pricing models, and attuning sales rep mindsets. We always love to hear from you so reach out to us at podcasts@hubspot.com or send me a note on LinkedIn.
Q&A | How Do You Solve for a Siloed Marketing and Sales?
Are marketers just doing a bunch of arts & crafts? Are salespeople spoiled brats? I don't want to offend anyone, but I think most folks would chuckle at this: Sales and marketing leaders don't naturally get along. So what's the solve for a siloed marketing and sales? Let's talk through some key steps towards holding everyone accountable to meeting our revenue goals: Team communication responsibilities Identify how much pipeline and revenue comes from Marketing Defining a Marketing Qualified Lead (MQL) Sales has tof ollow up quickly with a high degree of personalization Establish an Service Level Agreement (SLA) Grab the 3 Steps to a Perfect Pitch guide here https://clickhubspot.com/pitch
Q&A | What Is Mark Reading, Watching, and Listening To?
You wanted to know about me?! I'm flattered, humbled, and happy to share what's been inspiring me lately. Everything from my favorite comedians to my thoughts on the Innovator's Dilemma. I want to know what you're wondering about! Submit your question at podcasts@hubspot.com, dropping a note on LinkedIn, or leaving a comment on Spotify. Grab the 3 Steps to a Perfect Pitch guide here https://clickhubspot.com/pitch