Episode · Revenue Builders
Why Proprietary Data Beats AI Software for 2x Pipeline Growth with Ann Davis
17 Sep 2026 · 54 min
Episode · Revenue Builders
17 Sep 2026 · 54 min
On this episode, Ann Davis, CRO at Crunchbase, walks through how knowing which customers to pursue drives 2x pipeline growth in six months, why sellers need to stay in control of the conversation, and how she built a headless AI interface that connects Salesforce, Gong, and private market data so reps know exactly what to focus on each day.
by Force Management · English · Business
Welcome to the Revenue Builders podcast, a weekly show featuring B2B sales leaders and executives. Hosted by Five-time CRO John McMahon and Force Management’s Co-Founder John Kaplan, the show goes in the barrel, behind the scenes with the people who have been there, done that and seen the results.
27 Sep 2026 · 10 min
The war on talent isn't won by matching OTE. Sam Costello knows this and in this segment, breaks down his evolved interviewing approach -- separating stories from facts, owning the dialogue -- and explains why candidates actually stay long-term. It comes down to rare ingredients most companies never get right.
24 Sep 2026 · 36 min
In this episode, John McMahon and John Kaplan break down how to build an SKO that actually answers the question reps need answered: what do I need to do differently tomorrow?
20 Sep 2026 · 9 min
In this minisode, Randy Riemersma breaks down the six emotions that influence how deals progress and explains why elite sellers know how to create urgency, build confidence, and sustain momentum throughout the buying journey.
13 Sep 2026 · 11 min
In this clip recorded earlier this year, Jason Forget, then President and CRO of Cockroach Labs, shares the interview question he uses to uncover long-term fit, why startup environments demand a different type of motivation, and how honest self-assessment can help leaders avoid costly hiring mistakes.
10 Sep 2026 · 1 hr
Brad Scott has built sales teams at Snowflake, Veza, and now Glean – three of the most different growth trajectories in tech. In this conversation, he breaks down how to hire for the traits that actually predict success: intellectual curiosity, resilience, self-awareness.
6 Sep 2026 · 11 min
In this clip, Scott breaks down how second-line managers should coach first-line managers on weekly accountability, how to set clear expectations that cascade through the organization, and why most companies misalign their manager responsibilities.
8 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 5 minNew
This conversation picks up our Rethinking Success series dissecting the definition of success and failure for yourself while inviting real risk into your life.
4 Oct 2026 · 12 min
In this clip, Meghan Gill walks through how to build field operations that run the operational cadence on the ground, structure territories so leaders have real data to work with, and use centralized dashboards to enable smart decisions at scale.
1 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 13 min
In this replay, Anne Gary sits down with John McMahon and John Kaplan to reveal the blind spots in your sales process – and the coaching framework your leadership team needs before you finalize your 2027 plan.
3 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 7 min
Dr. Chuck Bamford walks through how to align strategy from the boardroom all the way down to compensation plans, daily activities, and the conversations your reps have with customers. He covers what separates strategy that gets executed from strategy that sits on a shelf, and why most execution failures have nothing to do with the strategy itself.