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What separates sales orgs that scale from those that stall? Welcome to The Revenue Vault powered by Venli, where top Sales VPs, CROs, and revenue leaders share exactly how they build high-performance revenue engines from systems and sales plays to leadership moves that actually work. Hosted by Marcus Chan, Wall Street Journal best-selling author and CEO of Venli Consulting, who led a $195M/year sales org with 110+ emps, and was promoted 12 times in 8 years, this show is tactical, direct, and ...
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Beyond Presales

Jack Cochran

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What you do outside of your day job is what makes you unique, provides meaning and value, and makes you a better person. As presales professionals it is critical to your success to embrace all parts of your life, not just the things in your day job. Join Jack as he talks to industry leaders, influencers, and authors as they talk about their passions outside of work, and how that has made them better sellers and better people.
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The Point of Vieu podcast brings actionable insights from revenue and sales leaders on how to nail B2B sales. Modern B2B sales is ever evolving. The podcast features seasoned leaders discussing topics such as quota attainment, preventing revenue leaks, winning deals, and more. Unlike other podcasts, we focus on a single topic discussed rather than placing the whole spotlight on a single guest. Listen to revenue and sales leaders across different industries give you practical ideas on how to ...
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In this episode, Marcus Chan interviews Scott Gibbs, CRO at Meltwater, on how he leads 1,500 revenue professionals through a commitment to grinding and continuous improvement. Scott reveals why focusing on your middle 60% determines organizational success, how pipeline generation drives everything else, and the customer experience framework that tu…
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In this episode, Marcus Chan interviews Jessica, VP of Sales at Advanced Local, on how she builds trust-first leadership, scales teams without adding headcount, and creates cultures where people want to run through brick walls for results. Welcome to The Revenue Vault powered by Venli, where top Sales VPs, CROs, and revenue leaders share exactly ho…
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What happens when a seasoned sales pro steps into the CEO seat? In this episode, Market Pull’s founder Carol Malakasis shares how working with Marcus helped her go from imposter syndrome to building a 7-figure consulting firm…fast. You’ll hear what high-performing sellers often miss when transitioning into business leadership, and why even top tale…
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In this episode, Marcus Chan interviews Hervé Timsit, CRO at EDB, on how character formed in the first seven years of life predicts sales success better than any resume. Hervé reveals why he hires competitive athletes over experienced reps, how to identify the mutual conspiracy killing your deals, and the pipeline creation to destruction ratio that…
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In this episode, Marcus Chan interviews Christina Brady, CEO of Luster AI, on how she transformed sales leadership after surviving five reduction in forces and leading teams at companies like Groupon and Glassdoor. Christina reveals why scripts kill performance, how to have difficult conversations that build trust instead of breaking it, and the sk…
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Tired of getting blindsided by stalled deals? In this episode, Marcus Chan breaks down the ADVANCED deal progression framework that flips traditional pipeline management on its headtracking what the buyer is doing, not what your reps are reporting. Learn how elite orgs hit 95% forecast accuracy by aligning CRM stages with real buying signals. If yo…
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Jack Cochran is joined by Paul Krauss. We continue our conversation from the last episode. Today we explore how to better identify the things that lead to burnout and how to deal with it when you are experiencing high stress. Book discussed during the interview: Panic Proof: The New Holistic Solution to End Your Anxiety Forever by Dr. Nicole Cain P…
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Jack Cochran is joined by Paul Krauss to talk about the actual mental health science around focusing on yourself and the benefits to your job when you do so. Paul Krauss MA LPC is the Clinical Director of Health for Life Counseling Grand Rapids, home of The Trauma-Informed Counseling Center of Grand Rapids. Paul is also a Private Practice Psychothe…
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Jack Cochran is joined by guest Matthew James. The discussion focuses around video games, strategy, and how this can make us better sellers. Matthew Young James is a former banker turned top-performing Solutions Engineer. After starting his career at Goldman Sachs, Matthew saw the opportunity to revolutionize the financial industry through technolo…
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In our latest podcast, industry experts discuss a pressing issue: CROs report losing an average of 16% of their revenue to leaks throughout the sales pipeline. They share actionable tips on identifying and addressing these leaks effectively, emphasizing the importance of examining your hiring processes, company structure, and incentive alignment. T…
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Jack Cochran is joined by guest Matthew James to talk about music and presales. Matthew Young James is a former banker turned top-performing Solutions Engineer. After starting his career at Goldman Sachs, Matthew saw the opportunity to revolutionize the financial industry through technology. Since then, Matthew has been in client facing roles at le…
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In this podcast, experts share their insights on tackling the modern sales landscape, focusing on techniques to avoid misalignment with buying teams. Experts emphasize the importance of aligning with the buyer's journey and utilizing collaborative solutions like shared workspaces to keep stakeholders on the same page throughout the buying process. …
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61% of companies did not achieve their 2023 revenue targets according to Clari. We spoke to experts on what they are doing differently to improve revenue attainment. Here are some takeaways: In the challenging post-2023 environment, purchasing power decreased and layoffs increased. Successful companies focused on controllable factors to improve rev…
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Ron Whitson joins Jack Cochran, continuing their conversation about tennis. In this episode they explore the deeper mental health benefits to tennis and other hobbies. Ron Whitson is an experienced Presales leader with a strong background in sales engineering and solution consulting. With a natural ability to take complex software and present it in…
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In this episode of Point of Vieu, we dive into the power of warm introductions and how they can be a game-changer in B2B sales. Learn how networking with trusted contacts, expanding beyond your industry, and being authentic in your approach can boost your chances of closing deals. We also cover the importance of customer referrals in shortening sal…
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Winning the pipeline in today’s market requires a focused approach. How do you succeed? Learn how to win the pipeline in today's market prioritizing customer-centricity, effectively managing multiple stakeholders, and maintaining a strong foundation in fundamental sales strategies. It's important to identify compelling events that create urgency an…
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Ron Whitson joins Jack Cochran this week on Beyond Presales to talk about all things Tennis! Ron Whitson is an experienced Presales leader with a strong background in sales engineering and solution consulting. With a natural ability to take complex software and present it in a simple, straightforward way, Ron excels at connecting with audiences and…
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Cold outbound has been a subject of debate for a long time now. A lot of people have written its obituaries. On the other hand, there are people who swear by it. Two contrary opinions are bound to confound you. That's why we decided to dig deeper on whether cold outbound is still relevant. Watch sales leaders discuss the evolving landscape of cold …
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Watch seasoned sales leaders weigh in and offer insights on how you can shorten sales cycles through precision, analysis, problem identification, and problem solving. Featured Experts: Nikita Zhitkevich, VP of Sales, PartnerStack Joe McNeill, CRO, Influ2 Matt Wood, VP of Sales Jeff Kirchick, VP of Sales, allwhere Prakhar Jain, VP of Sales, Whatfix …
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Liz Anderson from the PreSales Collective finishes her interview on the show, talking about some of her various hobbies, more Dungeons & Dragons, and how DND has impacted her work. Find the PreSales Collective Pillars courses Want to get started in DND? Here's a newbie-friendly DND Discord community. Liz is the Director of Learning at Presales Coll…
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Liz Anderson from the PreSales Collective joins the show and talks about her hobby: Dungeons & Dragons! It's a great way to connect with people, and can help you going through a RIF or any hard time. Play DND and always have something to look forward to! Find the PreSales Collective Pillars courses Want to get started in DND? Here's a newbie-friend…
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Why another sales podcast? "Point of Vieu" isn't your typical sales podcast. We bring actionable insights from top revenue and sales leaders on mastering B2B sales. This episode tackles a crucial question: "How do you avoid losing to your competitors?" Featured experts: Ayush Sharma, Director of Sales at Rippling Prakhar Jain, VP of Sales at Whatfi…
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Why another sales podcast? "Point of Vieu" isn't your typical sales podcast. We bring you actionable insights from top revenue and sales leaders on mastering B2B sales. This episode tackles a crucial question: "How to build a solid relationship with a champion?" Featured experts: Joe McNeill, CRO at Influ2 Bethany Ibarra, CRO at Very Prakhar Jain, …
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Stop being so boring! What makes you unique isn't the fact that you "take a consultative approach" or "are a great listener" ... it's the things outside of work, such as that woodworking hobby, or the competitive underwater basket weaving championships that make you interesting. As a solutions consultant you need to embrace the side of you that is …
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