Ryan L. Ball

❌ No, the SDR role isn’t going away. ❌ While SDRs and AEs are here to stay, their roles are shifting in response to evolving buyer demographics and changing preferences. At LeadIQ, we’re helping SaaS sales and GTM teams stay ahead of the curve and learn how to thrive in today’s evolving sales landscape. Deep dive into the webinar: “The evolving role of AEs and SDRs in building sales pipeline” for tips and tricks on how to best utilize the AE and SDR relationship for Q4 and into 2025 🤝 Thank you to our webinar panelists: Jessica Nelson, Global Vice President of Sales at Stream Sam Lau, Senior Director of Global GTM Enablement at Anomali Ronald Halbert, Global SVP of Sales Development, Sales Enablement, SMB Sales at Sirion Watch now 🎥: https://lnkd.in/gx7dMRuK volving-role-of-aes-and-sdrs-in-building-sales-pipeline #sales #salestips #SDR #AE #leadiq

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RevOps 101 – Building a Team from Scratch to Drive Results. Are you a business leader or RevOps professional thinking of building a Revenue Operations (RevOps) team from the ground up? 🚀 Ryan Milligan, VP of Sales and RevOps at QuotaPath, has laid out a clear roadmap to help you get started. 👉Overcoming Cross-Functional Chaos: Struggling with operational silos and miscommunication between departments? Ryan outlines how a RevOps team can solve cross-functional issues, streamlining operations for better efficiency and collaboration. 👉Establishing Robust Reporting Systems: Confused about where to start with performance tracking? Learn how to set up consistent, actionable reporting systems that give you clear insights to drive growth. 👉 Optimizing Performance & Tackling Bottlenecks: Facing slow growth or performance challenges? Ryan’s strategy helps you identify and address key pain points, optimize your funnel, and improve overall business outcomes. Watch the full podcast for Ryan’s step-by-step guide: https://lnkd.in/gky4A4RM #RevOps #BusinessStrategy #DataReporting #RevenueGrowth #SalesOptimization

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Too many startups are flying blind when it comes to their GTM strategy. They talk to prospects but fail to listen to what their sales performance data is actually telling them. Sales performance data isn’t just numbers. It’s the frontline insights that reveal what’s resonating, connecting, what’s missing, and where your approach needs to pivot. But most founders underestimate its value. If you’re not creating a feedback loop that leverages this data to refine your GTM function, you’re leaving cash on the table. It’s time for founders to prioritize performance insights. #b2bsales #saleseffectiveness #marketingeffectiveness #salesandmarketing #founders #cofounder #salesdevelopment #salesgrowth #newbusiness #startups #b2b #CEO

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The #1 question we get asked: What exactly is a Revenue Cadence? You asked, we listened. Tune in below to hear John Queally (Director, RevOps, Clari) break it down. 

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Does your GTM need acceleration? ✅ 5 seconds…to create a new playbook ✅ 10 seconds…to apply it to a deal ✅ 20 seconds…to measure your deal health ✅ 30 seconds to sign up for free at skillibrium.com and try it yourself! #salesenablement #salesleadership #b2bsales

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CALENDARS ARE GOOD FOR MORE THAN JUST QUOTA COUNTDOWNS In fact… They might just hold the key to your entire revenue org. In our latest guide, we explore why your operating cadence — the rhythm that drives your entire revenue org — matters so much. We’re sharing an ideal monthly operating rhythm calendar. AND key touch points that drive your revenue teams forward. (With relevant, critical metrics included). Make the most of your operating cadence. Download the guide here: https://lnkd.in/g4BrrjVf

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ABM isn’t just a method; it’s a mindset. True success requires investing equally in capabilities and cultural shifts. At Iron Horse, we’ve seen this cultural change lead to remarkable results. No more arguments about numbers. Invites to sales planning meetings. Reduced BDR churn. That’s the power of alignment. Find out how to get there on our blog: https://bit.ly/3RGVyXH

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🚀 Real-Time Lead Handoff in Salesforce: How SDRs & BDRs Can Maximize Conversions Efficient lead handoffs can make or break your sales momentum. Our latest article dives into how Sales Development Reps (SDRs) and Business Development Reps (BDRs) can seamlessly transfer high-potential leads to Account Executives (AEs) within Salesforce. With the right setup, real-time handoff becomes second nature, speeding up the sales cycle and ensuring valuable leads don’t fall through the cracks. 🔹 Topics Covered: 1️⃣ Automating lead routing using assignment rules. 2️⃣ Using Lead Queues for collaborative team handling. 3️⃣ Opportunity handoff for seamless lead transitions. 4️⃣ Custom workflows for tailored lead actions. 5️⃣ Real-time notifications for instant AE engagement. 🔹 Why it Matters: Integrating LeadAngel with #Salesforce enhances lead routing through dynamic assignment, optimized workflows, and real-time alerts. By automating these processes, SDRs and BDRs can focus on what they do best—identifying and nurturing promising leads—while AEs receive leads instantly, improving response times and conversion rates. Read more on how to optimize your lead handoffs for success! 🔗https://lnkd.in/dXj_M5be #LeadManagement #Salesforce #SalesEnablement #LeadRouting #BDRs #SDRs #LeadAngel #B2BLeadRouting #B2BLeadManagement #Sales #Marketing #SalesTeam

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New Podcast Episode 🎙️: Unlocking Predictable Impact from New Sales Hires In the latest episode of Building Elite Sales Teams, I sit down with Barrett King, Senior Director of Revenue at New Breed, for an insightful discussion on creating an onboarding experience that sets new sales hires up for success. Listen to the full episode to explore: ✔ Why investing in a great onboarding experience is critical ✔ Common onboarding mistakes to avoid ✔ How to balance standardized training with individualized enablement ✔ The importance of patience when ramping new hires #SalesOnboarding #SalesEnablement #SalesLeadership #SalesHiring

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GTM Approach 1️⃣ : Sales handles growth. Customer success handles retention. Everyone stays in their lane. GTM Approach 2️⃣ : Sellers understand that customer experience drives loyalty. Customer success understands that they must approach account expansion like new business. Everyone moves toward the same goal. If Approach 2 sounds like a pipe dream for your org, you won’t want to miss our next Winning The Challenger Sale Webinar. Save your seat for “Reframing Account Management for Growth” on July 18 at 10 am CT to hear Challenger’s Ines Tamaddon and Megan Dolan share the shifts your GTM team must make to unlock growth this year.  Reserve your spot: https://lnkd.in/gWbisnBB

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Are your BDR outbound efforts falling flat? Marketing and sales teams waste time and resources on generic, one-size-fits-all outreach that fails to resonate with busy B2B buyers. These buyers are craving personalized experiences that speak directly to their unique challenges and goals. But what if you could create an integrated campaign that surrounds your target accounts with consistent, personalized messaging? By incorporating links to personalized landing pages into your BDR sequences and email campaigns, you can drive higher engagement and accelerate the buying process. And when your BDRs follow up to discuss the tailored content, you create a seamless, high-impact experience that cuts through the noise. This coordinated approach harnesses the power of both inbound and outbound personalization to deliver relevant and consistent messaging to prospects at your target accounts. Ready to refresh your ABM program with some new tactics that are working right now? We've got you covered 👇 https://bit.ly/3R8S4wT

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We help companies under pressure build value before their next funding round. See the top 4 ways below. Companies need to invest early in their sales team so they can drive up their valuation long-term: 1. Know-it-all to a Learn-it-all Mindset. Egos ruin a lot of sales organizations. We provide "B" players the "A" player characteristics to grasp a performance mindset and winning mentality the right way. 2. Clients are only buying "must haves" now. Turn your sales team from order takers to closers. You need to understand how customers make decisions and have a blueprint to close complex deals long-term. Courtesy of the Maverick Method/Brian Burns partnership. 3. You can waste an enormous amount of time in sales. We love to "feel busy" working on the wrong things and deals. You have to be effective and efficient with revenue generating activities. The hours saved can be staggering! 4. Culture and connection. Learning in a cohort/mastermind type model promotes behavior change and comradery. Progress at home equals progress at work. Doing a program could prevent employees on the verge of quitting to stay on and attract more A-players. Shoot us a DM if you're looking to elevate your team's mindset, and elevate your company's value 🔥🔥 Set up a conversation with link in comments. #sales #mindset #process #transformation

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New CROs: Take 30 seconds to see how to ensure success in your new role. View the infographic: https://lnkd.in/eJbyrjhC Did you know the average tenure for a Chief Revenue Officer in B2B software is just 12-18 months? Our latest infographic reveals: - Key board expectations for CROs - Strategies of high-performing revenue leaders - How RevOps can accelerate your success #ChiefRevenueOfficer #B2BSales #RevOps

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CFOs — do you know your company’s go-to-market strategy like the back of your hand? If not, this is your sign it’s time to hop on a call with your CRO and wade into the nuance of that strategy. Why? 🤔 Developing a deep understanding of why a specific strategy is an efficient model (vs surface-level awareness) can mean the difference between growth and decline. Don’t panic — according to Puneet Arora, there is a straightforward way to curate that understanding as a CFO. Jump on sales calls. If a CRO is expected to know the balance sheet and financial statements, the CFO should know the sales playbook. Building a solid comprehension of selling motions and customer types and relating that information to the financial metrics of the company is one step closer to a thriving, aligned organization. Learn everything you need to know about building CFO/CRO relationships from former CRO and current Yellow.ai Global President Puneet Arora on the latest episode of The CFO Show.

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Our revops “team” at Chili Piper does A LOT OF automations. If you’d see our list, you’d think we have a full train of rev ops folks working here at Chili Piper (spoiler alert, we have 1 and a half). Here’s an example of an “unconventional” automation We assign churned accounts to SDRs. Yep, we automate outreach to churned accounts Here’s why and how First, let me tell you, it breaks my heart to see any customer churn. I feel like my heart is asking but always aim to learn from it and make everything better for them if they were to come back. Hence, we want to learn what made them leave, fix the problem, and win them back And the good news is that we win many of them back . Here are the nitty gritty on how we do this : We setup these rules for assigning churned accounts to our SDRs: – Account Status = updated to Churned – Transaction End Date = 91 days – Round Robin across SDRs and update SDR Owner – SLA: after 12 working hours, check if there was activity yesterday AND ROE phase ≠ unfit to work, send Slack notification – SLA: after 12 working hours, check if there was activity yesterday AND ROE phase ≠ unfit to work, reassign – Provide a Slack notification to the AM (80 days post-contract end date) – Provide a Slack notification to the SDR once the Account has been assigned (91 days post-contract end date) – Provide SDRs with information on why the account is churning in SFDC to give them the context to sell into the account effectively. If you are curious about more details on this, let me know!  

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80-90% of leadership discussions revolve around curveballs, from unhappy customers to capital constraints. Find out how GTM Flow's Curveball Method can amplify your team's performance on Maxio's SaaS Expert Voices. #BusinessStrategy #LeadershipSkills

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SEE ONLY WHAT YOU NEED IN YOUR PIPELINE Scratchpad's customizable Grid Views makes it easier for reps and managers to only see the deals and information that's most important to them so they can update Salesforce faster, avoid details slipping through the cracks, and get better visibility into open pipeline. Learn more simple ways you can improve your pipeline management at the 🔗👇 #Sales #Revenue #GTM

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🛡️ Make the CS team your CFO’s secret weapon for growth 🏃 Chase LTV instead of short-term sales metrics 💡 Bring insights from CS into the C-suite ⬆ Three of Edward Chiu's Hot Takes on how leading companies are flipping their GTM strategy in order to protect and grow revenue from their customer base. 🔥 As co-CEO of Totango + Catalyst Software, Edward is privy to some of the toughest, spiciest and most challenging conversations as top business leaders take on the battle to accelerate growth in a challenging environment. ⚡ Read his latest insights and learn what he’s telling these CXOs on how to create a strategy for durable growth and profitability ⬇ Forbes #customersuccess #sales #GTM #revenue #CEO

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