The 0 To 5 Million Podcast

In this episode of The 0 to 5 Million Podcast, Shawn and Ollie share essential advice for founders on managing their finances. They cover topics like maintaining a 12-month financial runway, when to consider lowering your runway, the monthly vs. annual billing debate, adapting financial strategies, and the critical role of data in decision-making.

Whether you're starting your entrepreneurial journey or scaling your business, this episode provides valuable insights to enhance your financial management skills.

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In this episode of The 0 to 5 Million Podcast, Shawn and Ollie explore the ins and outs of raising capital for your business. They cover different funding methods, common challenges, advice for first-time founders. They also explore angel investing, the differences between venture capital and private equity. Shawn, a seasoned entrepreneur, shares invaluable insights on starting and growing a company.

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In this episode of The 0 to 5 Million Podcast, Shawn and Ollie dive deep into the world of event lead follow-up. They explore different event types, ROI strategies, optimizing contacts, researching attendees, and strategies for making a memorable impression.

Shawn draws from his extensive event experience, including his take on attending events for photography purposes.

Whether you're a business owner, entrepreneur, or professional looking to up your networking game, this episode is loaded with actionable tips and valuable insights.

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In this episode of The 0 to 5 Million Podcast, Shawn and Ollie talk about the anatomy of a sales team.

They delve into the world of sales teams, covering key topics like the pivotal role within a sales team, the composition of an ideal sales team, the financial considerations, and what to do when things don't go as planned.

They also explore common mistakes made in sales teams and shed light on the important role of a Solutions Engineer.

Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting in sales, this episode offers valuable insights into building and maintaining a successful sales team.

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In this episode of The 0 to 5 Million Podcast, Shawn and Ollie tackle the age-old debate: "Which is harder, Inbound vs. Outbound?"

Shawn champions outbound strategies, while Ollie makes the case for inbound approaches. They dissect the expectations tied to each method and explore which one to prioritize when launching a business. They also uncover the challenges within inbound marketing and discuss how it complements sales efforts.

Whether you're a newbie entrepreneur or a business pro, Shawn and Ollie have the expertise to guide you through the world of marketing. Subscribe now for a deep dive into these essential strategies!

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In this episode of The 0 to 5 Million Podcast, Shawn and Ollie delve into the world of cold calling, exploring the blunders to avoid, the charm of wit, and the power of personalization. Discover Shawn's coaching secrets to turn cold calls into valuable conversations, and learn how to leave a lasting impression with every prospect.

Ready to revolutionize your cold calling game? Tune in now and level up your sales skills!

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In this episode of The 0 to 5 Million Podcast, Shawn and Ollie interview Tom Slocum, founder & CEO of The SD Lab.

Tom shares his journey of starting his own business, including lessons he learned early on and challenges he encountered in the first 90 days. He also discusses his plans for the future, such as scaling his business and expanding his team.

Lastly, listeners will gain insight into Tom's self-education methods and find out where to find him.

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In this episode of The 0 to 5 Million Podcast, Shawn and Ollie discuss how to become a cold email coach.

Shawn explains how he handles different email writing styles and shares his opinions on short versus long emails. He also shares how often he reviews sales emails and how he provides feedback. Moreover, he emphasizes the importance of setting up your sales representatives for success.

Watch this episode for more tips on how to successfully coach your sales reps and help them write better cold emails.

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In this episode of The 0 to 5 Million Podcast, Shawn and Ollie are joined by VanillaSoft's own Dan Sims to discuss the state of phone, SMS, and email.

Dan talks about how current regulatory disruptions, caused mainly by 10DLC, are shaking up SMS. He also discusses STIR/SHAKEN standards that help prevent phone spam and robocalls and their impact on the pick up rates.

Shawn shares his insights on the state of email and what it might look like in the near future. He discusses the increasing impact of AI, the broader adaptation of video in emails, and the importance of compliance.

If you want to hear them talk about these topics in even more depth, watch this VanillaSoft’s webinar:https://info.vanillasoft.com/multi-channel-complexities-webinar

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In this information-packed episode of The 0 to 5 Million Podcast, Shawn and Ollie dive deep into the world of cold email statistics.

Curious about what sets the top performers apart from the rest? Watch Shawn and Ollie uncover the key metrics that matter, such as open rates and reply rates, revealing the average numbers you should aim for.

But that's not all! They'll also discuss the best day and time to hit that "send" button, maximizing the impact of your outreach efforts.

Learn more about how to improve your cold email reply rates in this webinar:https://hey.autoklose.com/cold-email-reply-rate-guide-webinar

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In this episode of The 0 to 5 Million Podcast, Ollie is joined by Michael Lin, Founder & CEO of All-In Engineering Consulting, to talk about the meandering acquisition journey, growing and exiting, the best channels to use for consumer and enterprise products, and the lessons learned in the process. Tune in to hear valuable, first-hand entrepreneurial tips and tricks. 

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In this episode of The 0 to 5 Million Podcast, Shawn and Ollie discuss trigger events and creating new business opportunities by keeping a close eye on the latest industry trends. They talk about the most common trigger events, how to identify them, why you should use LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Owler, and industry newsletters, and most importantly, how deciphering the Why behind trigger events can give you a new perspective on things. To dig even deeper into this topic, watch our “4 Top Sales Triggers for Outreach Success” webinar with David Kreiger on demand. 

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In this episode of The 0 to 5 Million Podcast, Shawn and Ollie delve into the world of sales management and uncover what makes a sales manager great or not-so-great.

From checking on deal progress and diligent follow-ups to the art of getting involved in closing deals, they leave no stone unturned in their quest for sales management excellence.

Furthermore, they share valuable insights on handling feedback effectively, ensuring that it becomes a catalyst for growth rather than an obstacle.

This episode is inspired by the recent VanillaSoft webinar titled "Family Feud: Sales Edition!" where 100 people were polled to uncover what separates good sales managers from the bad ones. Watch the webinar on-demand:https://info.vanillasoft.com/family-feud-sales-edition-webinar

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In this episode of The 0 to 5 Million Podcast, join Ollie as he takes a deep dive into his email journey with VanillSoft and Autoklose, comparing the first email he sent in 2021 to the most recent one in 2023.

Prepare to uncover the strengths and weaknesses of both emails, while gaining valuable insights on crafting effective sales emails.

Tune in to witness Ollie's growth and discover if his email writing prowess has evolved over the years.

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In this episode of The 0 to 5 Million Podcast, Shawn and Ollie explore cold calling do’s and don’ts, but with a unique twist. Take a moment to reflect on the recent VanillaSoft webinar titled "Family Feud: Sales Edition!" where a survey of 100 individuals revealed valuable insights into commonly asked sales questions.

Prepare yourself for an insider's perspective as Shawn and Ollie candidly discuss their personal experiences, delving into cringe-worthy moments encountered during cold calls. However, they also provide valuable insights on the right approach to adopt in such situations.

Don't miss out on unraveling the secrets behind crafting effective cold calling scripts, and be sure to tune in as Ollie unveils the very first cold calling script he ever created.

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In this episode of The 0 to 5 Million Podcast, Shawn and Ollie dive into the captivating world of sales with a twist. They take a moment to reflect on the recently held VanillaSoft webinar titled Family Feud: Sales Edition! where 100 people were polled to uncover the answers to commonly asked sales questions.

Get ready to hear Shawn and Ollie's personal experiences as they respond to these questions themselves. They share cringe-worthy moments they've encountered in sales emails, but they also shed light on the right approach. Tune in to discover the magic behind crafting effective email messages and explore powerful call-to-action phrases that can make a difference in your sales strategy.

But that's not all! Shawn and Ollie go the extra mile by revealing their favorite phrases to use in sales interactions. Gain valuable insights into the art of persuasion and learn how to leave a lasting impression on your prospects.

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In this episode of The 0 to 5 Million Podcast, Shawn and Ollie delve into a captivating discussion about the future of email. Get ready to explore a world of possibilities as they share their expectations, fears, and hopes surrounding the future of email.

They discuss how AI detection will revolutionize the way we interact with our inboxes. Discover their insights on how artificial intelligence can assist in curating and managing email content, while also raising concerns about the potential disparity between AI-generated emails and the authentic expression of people's personalities.

Hold onto your seats as Ollie shares his bold prediction that emails are bound to become longer in the future. Meanwhile, Shawn ponders the eagerly anticipated question: will videos in emails finally make their breakthrough?

Join us for this episode as we navigate the ever-evolving landscape of email and explore the exciting possibilities that lie ahead.

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In this episode of The 0 to 5 Million Podcast, join Ollie as he interviews Derrick Williams, the visionary behind 3Link Consulting and the host of The Sales Consultant Podcast. Delve into Derrick's inspiring entrepreneurial journey, from humble beginnings and securing his initial clients, to the valuable lessons he learned from his missteps and the transformative evolution of his business.

Discover the motivation behind Derrick's creation of The Sales Consultant Podcast, as he sheds light on his self-education journey and the invaluable insights he has gained along the way. Tune in now for an episode brimming with growth and entrepreneurial passion.

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In this episode of The 0 to 5 Million Podcast, Shawn and Ollie sit down with Callum Beecroft, better known as The Phonejacker. Callum shares his expertise as a cold caller and sales coach, offering valuable insights into common cold calling mistakes and how to avoid them. Discover the secrets to effectively opening cold calls and learn about the optimal number of cold calls you should be making.

Additionally, Callum reveals why he chose prospecting as a service and delves into his unique approach on LinkedIn. Don't miss out on this episode packed with practical tips and strategies to improve your cold calling game. Tune in now and take your sales skills to the next level!

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In this episode of The 0 to 5 Million Podcast, Shawn and Ollie reveal powerful strategies to increase your email reply rates. They discuss what constitutes good reply rates and dish out tips on what can make or break your chances.

From cleaning up your database to avoiding the link overload trap and asking the right questions, this episode is jam-packed with practical advice to amp up your reply rates.

Don't miss out on this ultimate guide to taking your email communication to new heights and unlocking higher engagement levels!

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In this episode of The 0 to 5 Million Podcast, Shawn unveils his top 5 business leaders to learn from. These experts are game changers in their respective industries and their insights are sure to inspire and motivate you.

Whether you're an entrepreneur just starting out, a seasoned business owner looking to stay on top of the game, or someone simply curious about the world of business, this episode is for you. 

Shawn shares his personal experiences with these leaders and provides valuable insights into the type of content they put out and how it can benefit your own business. From SaaS founders to coffee giants, Shawn and Ollie have got you covered on why you should follow these business leaders from various companies.

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In this episode of The 0 to 5 Million Podcast, Shawn and dive into the topic of How To Use Video In Your Emails.

They explore the endless possibilities of how video can be used to engage with your audience and share their top tips for creating effective video email campaigns.

Have you ever wondered whether visuals or plain text emails are easier to process? Shawn and Ollie discuss this hot topic and reveal why people are more likely to forward a video than a plain text email. Plus, they share their insights on email deliverability and other issues that can impact the success of your video email campaigns.

Tune in to learn how to use video in your emails effectively and take your email campaigns to the next level.

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In this episode of The 0 to 5 Million Podcast, Ollie and Shawn sit down with Niki Vinogradoff, a neuroscience-based life and business coach, to discuss his journey of finding clients and scaling his business.

Niki shares his expertise on managing stress and sleep issues, as well as his thoughts on the importance of dopamine and his stance on caffeine. His unique approach to coaching, based on the principles of neuroscience, has helped him build a successful business and helped countless individuals overcome their personal and professional challenges.

Whether you're an entrepreneur looking to scale your business, or someone simply looking to improve your quality of life, this episode is full of valuable insights and practical tips that you can start implementing today.

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In this episode of The 0 to 5 Million Podcast, Ollie and Shawn dive into Shawn's recent experience at LeadsCon.

Shawn shares his insights on the cost of attending LeadsCon, including the travel expenses and conference fees. He then takes you through his experience at the conference, including how he spent his time and his overall thoughts on the speakers and presentations.

In addition, Shawn offers some great tips on business travel and networking that he learned from attending LeadsCon.

Join Ollie and Shawn as they discuss all things LeadsCon and share their expertise on how to make the most out of your conference experience. Whether you're a seasoned business traveler or just starting out, you won't want to miss his valuable advice!

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In this episode of The 0 to 5 Million Podcast, Shawn and Ollie dive headfirst into the exciting world of cold email writing as they critique entries from the Emailing With The Stars competition.

Join Ollie and Shawn as they analyze the email writing skills of the contestants, Michelle and Nic. They'll be taking a deep dive into the structure of each email, scrutinizing everything from the subject line to the closing. Did the contestants hit the mark with personalization? Did they provide enough context to make an impact?

So tune in to "The 0 to 5 Million" podcast for an insightful and entertaining discussion on the art of cold email writing!

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Get ready to conquer your fear of public speaking with Ollie's tips in this solo episode of The 0 to 5 Million Podcast! From starting with something familiar to going live on LinkedIn, Ollie shares quick wins and practical advice to help you get started on your public speaking journey. Plus, learn how podcast interviews and webinars can help you build your brand and reach a wider audience. Remember to start small and according to your needs because public speaking is a skill that takes time to develop.

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In this episode of The 0 to 5 Million Podcast, Shawn and Ollie sit down with Nick Verity, CEO of Cleverly, a company that uses data from thousands of outbound B2B campaigns to send proven, personalized messages to your dream clients on LinkedIn.

In this episode, Nick shares what Cleverly does on LinkedIn and how they started. They also touch on the issues with LinkedIn and automation, and how LinkedIn changes affect their business and future plans

Nick shares his insights on how Cleverly managed to grow and the mistakes they made along the way.

Be sure to tune in to this episode of The 0 to 5 Million Podcast as Shawn, Ollie, and Nick Verity share valuable insights and experiences on how they grew their business and navigated challenges along the way.

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In this episode of The 0 to 5 Million Podcast, Ollie and Shawn sit down with AJ Alonzo, the director of marketing at DemandDrive. They discuss the company's experience with acquisition and the changes that followed.

The hosts also delve into any surprises that came up during the process, as well as the integrations and partnerships that followed.

AJ provides some insight into how the acquisition affected senior leadership, and the subsequent impact on job security for employees. He also shares some of his self-education tactics and tips for staying on top of industry developments. Tune in now!

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Join Shawn and Ollie on The 0 to 5 Million Podcast as they discuss whether or not you should have a mentor in your entrepreneurial journey. From sharing personal experiences to providing practical tips on finding and approaching potential mentors, this episode is packed with valuable insights you can't miss. Hit that play button and subscribe to stay updated with the latest episodes!

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Get ready for another exciting episode of The 0 to 5 Million Podcast as Ollie sits down with Leslie Venetz, the founder of Sales Team Builder. Leslie will share her insights and experiences on staying solo, following her gut, and diversifying income streams.

She reveals how Sales Team Builder started and what motivated her to start her own company. She also discusses the pivotal moment when it became a paid job and how she dealt with any potential financial setbacks during this transition.

As the interview continues, Leslie shares what she is doing differently compared to last year and gives some hints on whether she plans to hire more people. Ollie also digs into Leslie's approach to self-education and how she stays ahead of the curve.

Tune in to The 0 to 5 Million Podcast to hear more Leslie's journey and insights firsthand.

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In this episode of The 0 to 5 Million Podcast, hosts Shawn and Ollie sit down with Milovan Milosevic, a former soccer player turned entrepreneur and founder of Drivesales. Milovan shares his experience transitioning from sports to entrepreneurship, and how his competitive nature from sports helped him in the business world.

Tune in to learn about the challenges he faced in the SaaS industry, including his first hires and clients, going global, and early mistakes he made while growing his business.

Milovan also shares how he handles recession and talks about how he self-educates. Don't miss out on his advice for budding entrepreneurs looking to start their own software companies.

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Tune in to the latest episode of The 0 to 5 Million Podcast with your hosts, Shawn and Ollie. They're here to uncover the common conversion killers lurking in your sales emails and give you the lowdown on creating killer copy that actually converts.

Shawn and Ollie dive deep into the nitty-gritty of what makes a sales email effective. From the number of CTAs to the length of your email, they leave no stone unturned. You'll learn about the power of using the right words and avoiding common phrases that can turn off your prospects. Plus, you'll discover whether it's better to sell a dream or highlight the pain points.

No matter your level of sales experience, this episode has something for everyone. So don't miss out on these valuable insights and practical tips that can help you create sales emails that convert.

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In this episode of The 0 to 5 Million podcast, Shawn and Ollie explore the world of AI and how it can be used in sales and marketing. Join them as they discuss the potential of using ChatGPT to assist you in your daily tasks and how AI can change the game in terms of personalization and automation. From detecting responses and automating replies to the limitations and pros and cons of AI, this episode has it all! Stay tuned until the end so you don't miss Ollie's funny example of how AI can sometimes go wrong.

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Get ready to level up your LinkedIn game! In this episode of The 0 to 5 Million Podcast, Ollie is joined by the expert on all things LinkedIn, Richard van der Blom, founder of Just Connecting.

He spills the secrets on how to maximize your LinkedIn presence, from the importance of consistent posting to the routine for creating engaging content ahead of time. Richard also reveals the common mistakes people make on the platform and shares his tried and true best practices for posting on LinkedIn. Finally, he offers valuable advice to Ollie, leaving no stone unturned in helping you reach your LinkedIn engagement goals.

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In this episode of The 0 to 5 Million podcast, Shawn and Ollie tackle the challenge of spending a $1 million marketing budget.

Discover the steps to take when starting out with a large marketing budget, including the allocation of budget for testing PPC and SEO. Learn the importance of tracking and analyzing results, discover the key positions to hire early on, and the benefits of trying multiple strategies and channels.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to grow their business through effective marketing budgeting. Tune in now!

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Join Shawn and Ollie in this episode of The 0 to 5 Million podcast as they explore the complexities of spending a $1 million sales budget.

From determining the right time to allocate a sales budget to building a successful sales team, this episode covers it all. Discover the key factors to consider when deciding how much of the budget to spend and the importance of coaching and training for your sales team. Learn about the challenges of hiring a VP of sales too early and when the right time is to bring on a sales manager.

Get insights and tips on how to grow your business through effective sales budgeting. Tune in now!

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Autoklose:www.autoklose.com

In this episode of The 0 to 5 Million Podcast, Ollie sits down with Jamie Shanks, the founder of Pipeline Signals, to discuss the ins and outs of social selling and the creation of Pipeline Signals. Jamie shares his journey in starting in social selling and the importance of value exchange in messages. He also delves into his 4-part message framework and what bad messages have in common. Tune in to learn from Jamie's expert insights!

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Autoklose:www.autoklose.com

In this episode of The 0 to 5 Million Podcast, Ollie sits down with Adam Patarino, co-founder of Casted — the B2B video and podcasting platform that's taking the marketing world by storm. Casted has helped brands like IBM, Salesforce, Gong, HubSpot, and Drift elevate their marketing game, and Adam shares how they did it.

From the humble beginnings, to the first customers and the feedback that shaped the company, to the creation of an entirely new category, this episode has it all. But it's not all smooth sailing, Adam also shares the founders' mistakes that you can learn from, to avoid on your own entrepreneurial journey.  Don't miss out!

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Autoklose: www.autoklose.com

In this episode of the 0 to 5 Million podcast, we're delving into Thibaut Souyris' secrets on becoming a master at LinkedIn prospecting. Regardless of your current skill level or experience in sales, these tried and tested tips will give you everything needed to find relevant triggers to start a conversation, build a simple 6-step sequence, and create a simple prospecting routine. So don't miss out - tune in to learn how to prospect on LinkedIn more efficiently than ever before!

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Autoklose:www.autoklose.com

In this episode of the podcast, we look back at one of the Growth Month sessions, in which Ollie interviews Peter Caputa. Hear the amazing story of Peter Caputa's epic journey from building Hubspot agency program to undergoing a major pivot at Databox as he took over as CEO. Tune in to discover how he managed it and made it work.

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Autoklose:www.autoklose.com

Ready to take your customer success team up a notch? In this episode, Jelena Petrovic and Ollie help shed some light on the ins-and-outs of building and running a world class customer success team. Learn the difference between customer support and success, key skills of effective customer success professionals, how onboarding can make or break the success of any business, how to upsell, and more!

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Autoklose:www.autoklose.com

Tune into this episode of the 0 to 5 Million podcast for a look back at Growth Month session with Shawn. Shawn takes us on a journey and reveals key strategies he used to catapult Autoklose's growth. He pulls back the curtain to share stories and advice on successfully utilizing cold emails and LinkedIn, as well as successfully hiring SDRs – all based on his own successes (and mistakes!).

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Autoklose:www.autoklose.com

With the holidays approaching and special events popping up left and right, there's no better time for marketers to get creative. In this episode of the 0 to 5 Million Podcast, Shawn and Ollie share their tricks and tips on marketing around major events.

Need festive campaign ideas or clever deals for Christmas? Want insight into maximizing sales amidst World Cup mania? Then tune in to their latest episode and you'll find plenty of inspiration.

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Autoklose: www.autoklose.com

In this episode, we look back at one of the Growth Month sessions. Agnes Lan joins Shawn to talk about B2B partnerships. Learn what are partnerships, how to use them for growth, what are the elements of a successful partnership, how to get started, and more.

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Autoklose:https://www.autoklose.com/

VanillaSoft:https://vanillasoft.com/

In this episode, Shawn and Ollie read Reddit customer success questions. Find out their thoughts on collecting client sentiment, resolving CSM issues, following up, handling unresponsive clients, and more.

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Autoklose:www.autoklose.com

VanillaSoft: https://vanillasoft.com/

In this episode, Ollie and Shawn are having a big debate! Should you gate your content or not? Let's find out.

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Growth Month: growthmonth.autoklose.com

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Autoklose: www.autoklose.com

In this episode, Ollie and Shawn talk about funding and how to invest and spend $20M.

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Growth Month: growthmonth.autoklose.com

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Autoklose: www.autoklose.com

In this episode, Ollie and Shawn talk about closing the business before the end of the year.

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Growth Month: growthmonth.autoklose.com

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Autoklose: www.autoklose.com

In this episode, Ashleigh talks about consulting, turning friends into clients & dealing with taxes

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Growth Month: growthmonth.autoklose.com

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Autoklose: www.autoklose.com

In this episode, Shawn and Ollie read Reddit founders questions. Find out what to do when the idea is validated but not implemented and how to create a perfect product demo.

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Growth Month: growthmonth.autoklose.com

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Autoklose: www.autoklose.com

In this episode, Shawn and Ollie read Reddit marketing questions. Find out their thoughts on new features marketing, link building, platforms to use for b2b and more.

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Growth Month: growthmonth.autoklose.com

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Autoklose: www.autoklose.com

In this episode, Shawn and Ollie read Reddit sales questions. Find out their thoughts on starting a sales team from zero, running a remote SDR team, sales interview tips, transitioning from SDR to AE, and more.

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Growth Month: growthmonth.autoklose.com

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Autoklose: www.autoklose.com

In this episode, Ollie talks with Stacy and Alanna about marketing mistakes we must avoid in order to achieve results. 

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Growth Month: growthmonth.autoklose.com

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Autoklose: www.autoklose.com

30 years in intrapreneurship, digital innovation, and business leadership, and poised to make the world a better place. Sean is currently a VC, CEO of the Americas at U.plus and co-founder of GrowthX and GrowthX Academy. Ollie and Sean talk about a new venture repositioning and growth.

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Growth Month: growthmonth.autoklose.com

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Autoklose: www.autoklose.com

Shawn and Ollie have a debate, personal brand, or top performers. 

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Growth Month: growthmonth.autoklose.com

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Autoklose: www.autoklose.com

Shawn and Ollie have read a ton of business books. There's probably millions of them out there, and it's impossible to keep up with them. Everybody has a recommendation, but we only have so much time in the day. So, which should you read? Which are overhyped? How can you plan out the required reading and then some nice to have books for your shelf?

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Growth Month: growthmonth.autoklose.com

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Autoklose: www.autoklose.com

Wendy Weiss is the founder of the Salesology ® Prospecting Method that generates predictable sales revenue. She is an author, speaker, sales trainer and sales coach and is recognized as a leading authority on lead generation, new business development and sales.

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Growth Month: growthmonth.autoklose.com

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Autoklose: www.autoklose.com

Ved explained why he bought a startup instead of building it from scratch and talked about his entrepreneurial journey from day 1.

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Growth Month: growthmonth.autoklose.com

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Autoklose: www.autoklose.com

Jelena leads the Autoklose Success team, and runs a tight ship. She shares how the team works and what Founders need to know in order to build a world class success team. 

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Growth Month: growthmonth.autoklose.com

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Autoklose: www.autoklose.com

Shawn and Ollie go through what makes a good discovery call. From both the sales person's perspective and the buyers, here are a few things to try and do, and some things to avoid.

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Growth Month: growthmonth.autoklose.com

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Autoklose: www.autoklose.com

Shawn and Ollie discuss what it's like to have 2 product lines, and everything from what to know when you're planning launching... to running 2 product lines.

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Growth Month: growthmonth.autoklose.com

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Autoklose: www.autoklose.com

Josh talks about his background as a SaaS / Start-Up early stage hire which has helped him become a top tier seller, working for a bigger company now. He's not had the usual route into Sales, and it's helped him.

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Growth Month: growthmonth.autoklose.com

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Autoklose: www.autoklose.com

A/B testing can help you improve the effectiveness of your email campaigns. Here’s how to conduct an email A/B test right.

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Growth Month: growthmonth.autoklose.com

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Autoklose: www.autoklose.com

Kevin Hopp loves cold calling. He's helping sales teams find the next gear, and is seeing a lot of the same mistakes and problems across multiple industries. We had to have him on to hear more...

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Autoklose: www.autoklose.com

This one was quite difficult, but we felt it was important to talk about what's going on. 

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Growth Month: growthmonth.autoklose.com

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Autoklose: www.autoklose.com

Not just from the content, but the speakers and the things each story told had in common. We take a look back at our lessons learned from Growth Month. 

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Growth Month: growthmonth.autoklose.com

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Autoklose: www.autoklose.com

 Another one from Growth Month... this one's a little bit special.

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Growth Month: growthmonth.autoklose.com

Connect with Andrew: www.linkedin.com/in/agazdecki

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Connect with Ollie: www.linkedin.com/in/olliewhitfield
Autoklose: www.autoklose.com

The first replay from Growth Month is here. Shawn drops a solo session detailing how he started and grew Autoklose from 0 to acquisition. This is a good one, sit tight. 

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Growth Month: growthmonth.autoklose.com

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Autoklose: www.autoklose.com

There's a lot of talk about a recession coming and we're starting to see layoffs coming from some companies in our space. Everybody is talking about it. 

What do you actually need to do, and know? Shawn and Ollie draw on past experiences and discuss. 

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Growth Month: growthmonth.autoklose.com

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Autoklose: www.autoklose.com

Something different this week (let us know if you like the idea of a solo episode every now and then). Ollie jumps on the show to share 3 key roles he's seen in top tier marketing teams, the types of person you really need if you're gonna nail your goals. 

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Growth Month: growthmonth.autoklose.com

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Autoklose: www.autoklose.com

We're back with a debate, again. It seems like the world has more than enough software companies, but more start every day. Shawn and Ollie go through which type of company they'd start today, if they were first time Founders. 

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Growth Month: growthmonth.autoklose.com

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Autoklose: www.autoklose.com

Stacy & Alanna make our marketing WORK. Facts. It's time we had them on the podcast to talk about how they became business owners, and some of the marketing fails they've seen over the years. 

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Connect with Stacy: www.linkedin.com/in/stacyjax

Connect with Alanna: www.linkedin.com/in/alannajax/

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Connect with Ollie: www.linkedin.com/in/olliewhitfield
Autoklose: www.autoklose.com

Not your usual episode today. Ollie walks through idea behind our new event, Growth Month and what it's like to build a virtual conference from scratch. 

Hint; It's a lot of work. 

Link to register for the event: https://growthmonth.autoklose.com/?utm_campaign=GrowthMonth-2036&ref=ollie-whitfield

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Connect with Shawn: www.linkedin.com/in/shawnfinder
Connect with Ollie: www.linkedin.com/in/olliewhitfield
Autoklose: www.autoklose.com

Want to hear more conversations with Founders, CEOs and Revenue Leaders who are growing their business? Make sure you Subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review!

Connect with Bob: www.linkedin.com/in/bobshanes

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Autoklose: www.autoklose.com

Dan King has a great story. He quit his job doing something he was satisfied with but not fulfilled by. It's a brave move, but it's worked well for him. Here's his story, and how it unfolded...

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Connect with Dan: www.linkedin.com/in/danmking/

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Connect with Ollie: www.linkedin.com/in/olliewhitfield
Autoklose: www.autoklose.com

We met Shaheem when Shawn went on his podcast not long ago, and it's only right to have a fellow podcaster who's growing their business come on the show and share how they're doing it. Enter Shaheem, running an outsourced sales business. We know from working with folks like him, just how tough this type of work really is. Here's his take on how it's done.

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Connect with Shaheem: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaheem-a-9258a518b/

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Connect with Ollie: www.linkedin.com/in/olliewhitfield
Autoklose: www.autoklose.com

So, Mike has just hired our friend Joseph. And interestingly, they met through podcasting. Small world, right?

Anyway. Mike and his Wife run a marketing agency, but the story of how the company was born is amazing. Take a listen...

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Connect with Mike: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikegrinberg

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Connect with Ollie: www.linkedin.com/in/olliewhitfield
Autoklose: www.autoklose.com

 Another taken from a recent webinar. This time out, Donald C Kelly shows us how he sells advertising slots on his podcast. 

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Autoklose: www.autoklose.com

Another treat for you. This one's from a webinar we did not long ago, asking TOP tier cold email experts to share the best email they've ever written. 

This was Will's turn, but he also brought out the framework he uses to write his emails. Take a listen if you want to take your email reply rate up a notch.

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Connect with Will: www.linkedin.com/in/williamallred/
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Connect with Ollie: www.linkedin.com/in/olliewhitfield
Autoklose: www.autoklose.com

Another humble pie episode. We go back through mistakes made in the past and relive exactly why they were so bad. 

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Connect with Shawn: www.linkedin.com/in/shawnfinder
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Autoklose: www.autoklose.com

This one's a treat. Charlotte offers a look into a very different way of selling compared to what we have been used to in the past year or two...

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Connect with Charlotte: www.linkedin.com/in/charlotte-lloyd-8706394
Connect with Shawn: www.linkedin.com/in/shawnfinder
Connect with Ollie: www.linkedin.com/in/olliewhitfield
Autoklose: www.autoklose.com

As a team who sends a lot and gets a lot, we had to sit and talk cold email for a second. What phrases immediately get your email deleted? There's a few...

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Connect with Shawn: www.linkedin.com/in/shawnfinder
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Autoklose: www.autoklose.com 

You know Jeff, he's been on our shows and is always speaking on all the top podcasts and shows. But did you know how and why he started working for himself? Not many people know. Here's the story...

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Connect with Jeff: www.linkedin.com/in/jeffbajorek
More: www.jeffbajorek.com
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Connect with Ollie: www.linkedin.com/in/olliewhitfield
Autoklose: www.autoklose.com

It's not often we put out an episode at the end of the week, especially with such a vague title. But this is worth it...

What all the fuss is about: 

https://fastforward.vidyard.com/e/humanizing-digital-sales-and-marketing?sfc=7014O000001Bc5dQAC&utm_source=VanillaSoft&utm_medium=sponsor&utm_content=virtual_event&utm_campaign=fastforward_0322

Another treat from a webinar we ran recently... Michael is back on the podcast with a ton of cold calling knowledge for us this time. Grab your notepad...

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Connect with Michael: www.linkedin.com/in/michael-hanson-/
More about GrowthGenie: www.growthgenie.co
Connect with Shawn: www.linkedin.com/in/shawnfinder
Connect with Ollie: www.linkedin.com/in/olliewhitfield
Autoklose: www.autoklose.com

Another treat from our last webinar, and this one starts with some controversy. That's all we're gonna mention here😉

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Connect with Sandra: www.linkedin.com/in/sandrasomwaru
More about Vidyard: vidyard.com
Connect with Shawn: www.linkedin.com/in/shawnfinder
Connect with Ollie: www.linkedin.com/in/olliewhitfield
Autoklose: www.autoklose.com

This one's a little special. Jason Bay drops a masterclass on how to build and run a cadence which is EASY to run and keep up with, but also WORKS. That's all we need to say here, enjoy! 

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Connect with Jason: www.linkedin.com/in/jasondbay
More about Blissful Prospecting: blissfulprospecting.com
Connect with Shawn: www.linkedin.com/in/shawnfinder
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PLG, is it a phase? Or the next big thing? Ollie and Shawn have the debate...

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Andy has built a very interesting technology which is attracting a lot of attention. Without giving too much away, Gated may just change how email works, period. Take a listen to this episode to find out more. 

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Connect with Andy: www.linkedin.com/in/amowat/
More about Gated: www.gated.com
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Autoklose: www.autoklose.com

The debate in the Founder community. Raise, or bootstrap? There are so many reasons to choose both. Here's a look deeper into the Pro's and Cons. 

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It sounds daunting but the first month in your own company may not be as complicated as you think...

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We ran a LinkedIn poll on this question and it got spicy. So it had to be a podcast episode between Ollie (marketer) and Shawn (salesperson). 

Who's your money on? Let us know who you think won...

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Agnes is a long term friend of Autoklose. She's one of the smartest strategic minds we know - this is a treat.

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More about Change Connect: www.changeconnect.ca
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Autoklose: www.autoklose.com

Not your usual episode. Shawn and Ollie look into what's to come next year... 

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WTF is Advertainment? Dan Knowlton is one of the smartest marketers we've met. He and his company are making adverts, videos and content which are not only hilarious, but relevant for the businesses who produce them. No more boring ads. 

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Connect with Dan: www.linkedin.com/in/danielknowlton1
More about Knowlton: knowltonmarketing.co.uk
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Connect with Ollie: www.linkedin.com/in/olliewhitfield
Autoklose: www.autoklose.com

Got to be honest here folks. I actually disagreed with one of Michael's tactics before I heard him explain it. And now I understand why his cadences are designed in a certain way. This one's worth a listen if you love a cold email...

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Connect with Michael: www.linkedin.com/in/michael-hanson-/
More about GrowthGenie: www.growthgenie.co
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Autoklose: www.autoklose.com

Want to know how David's team of full time cold callers make calls? Of course you do! Here's a look into how it's done...

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Connect with David: www.linkedin.com/in/davidkreiger/
More about SalesRoads: www.salesroads.com
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Autoklose: www.autoklose.com

This session came from a recent webinar we ran, and we had to share it. Alex drops a masterclass in how to use LinkedIn in such a clever way, we actually started trying to emulate his formula and have already seen success. Need I say more?! 

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Connect with Alex: www.linkedin.com/in/alexcboyd/

More about RevenueZen: revenuezen.com/

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Autoklose: www.autoklose.com

John is a friend of the Autoklose family. RepFabric are one of our key integration partners and have been growing very fast. It's been great to see John's team find this success, but even better to hear how he did it... 

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Connect with John: www.linkedin.com/in/johnmitchellrepfabric/

More about RepFabric: repfabric.com/

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Connect with Ollie: www.linkedin.com/in/olliewhitfield

Autoklose: www.autoklose.com