RevOps Lab

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RevOps Lab

Welcome to the RevOps Lab - a podcast exploring the art & science of Revenue Operations. Every week, Philipp & Janis host RevOps professionals to discuss best practices and lessons learnt building scalable revenue engines. This show is for everyone interested in processes, tooling, enablement, and strategies to supercharge your GTM play. To find more episodes and resources on scaling your revenue engine, visit getweflow.com/revops

  1. #51 Boosting your Team’s Sales Productivity - with Alex Freeman, Global Head of Sales Operations at YouGov

    4 DAYS AGO

    #51 Boosting your Team’s Sales Productivity - with Alex Freeman, Global Head of Sales Operations at YouGov

    Alex Freeman, Head of Sales Operations and Enablement at YouGov, discusses his approach to making sales teams more effective by removing unnecessary admin tasks and focusing on what really matters, helping sellers close more deals. Alex shares insights from his experience managing RevOps in a fast-growing, publicly listed company, highlighting the importance of aligning internal processes with seller needs and creating a more collaborative environment between sales and operations. We cover: Redefining RevOps to prioritize seller success Strategies for reducing admin tasks and streamlining CRM workflows The role of data and automation in enhancing sales productivity Aligning internal processes to create a seamless customer journey Building trust and buy-in from sellers by showing how RevOps efforts help them learn more Alex Freeman on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-david-freeman/ RevOps Letter: https://www.getweflow.com/revopsletter  Janis on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philippstelzer  Philipp on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janiszech  Weflow: https://www.getweflow.com  Chapters: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:01:17) Alex’s Background and Career Journey (00:04:22) Prioritizing Seller Success in RevOps (00:09:42) Reducing Admin and Streamlining CRM Workflows (00:14:39) Using Data and Automation to Boost Productivity (00:19:06) Aligning Internal Processes for a Better Customer Experience (00:24:00) Building Trust with Sellers and Showing ROI (00:35:30) Final Thoughts and Advice

    45 min
  2. #50 How RevOps & Finance can drive SaaS metrics - with Ben Murray, Founder at The SaaS CFO

    OCT 14

    #50 How RevOps & Finance can drive SaaS metrics - with Ben Murray, Founder at The SaaS CFO

    Ben Murray, widely known as The SaaS CFO, joins the RevOps Lab Podcast to share his expertise on SaaS finance metrics, forecasting, and how revenue operations and finance can collaborate effectively. Drawing from his extensive experience as a CFO in SaaS companies, Ben dives deep into the importance of understanding key SaaS metrics and the relationship between RevOps and financial planning. We cover: Understanding the key SaaS financial metrics: bookings, revenue, and MRR The role of RevOps in forecasting and planning The relationship between bookings and revenue recognition Best practices for revenue forecasting and pipeline management How to align RevOps with finance for better business outcomes Ben Murray on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benrmurray/ RevOps Letter: https://www.getweflow.com/revopsletter  Janis on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philippstelzer  Philipp on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janiszech  Weflow: https://www.getweflow.com  Chapters: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:01:17) Ben’s Background and the Start of The SaaS CFO (00:03:59) Key SaaS Metrics: Bookings, Revenue, and MRR (00:07:31) Revenue Recognition and SaaS Finance (00:14:39) Forecasting and the Role of RevOps (00:19:06) How Finance and RevOps Collaborate (00:24:00) SaaS P&L Structure and COGS (00:28:56) Best Practices for Sales and Marketing Expenses (00:35:30) Final Thoughts and Advice

    42 min
  3. #49 Why you need a RevOps Charter (& how to set it up) - with Steve Silver, Ex VP Research & RevOps leader at Forrester

    OCT 7

    #49 Why you need a RevOps Charter (& how to set it up) - with Steve Silver, Ex VP Research & RevOps leader at Forrester

    Steve Silver, ex-Vice President and Research Director at Forrester, joins us to discuss the critical elements of creating a RevOps charter. With decades of experience in sales operations and RevOps research, Steve provides actionable insights into how to structure, design, and activate a RevOps charter that aligns with the broader business goals. He shares his approach to creating a unified revenue operations strategy that breaks down silos between marketing, sales, and customer success. We cover: - The importance of a RevOps charter and how to develop one - Structuring RevOps responsibilities across planning, process, technology, data, and measurement - How to align key stakeholders, including sales, marketing, finance, and customer success - The evolving role of technology in sales and RevOps, including the rise of AI and automation - Best practices for measuring success in RevOps beyond activity metrics Steve Silver on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevesilver/ RevOps Letter: https://www.getweflow.com/revopsletter Janis on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philippstelzer Philipp on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janiszech Weflow: https://www.getweflow.com Chapters: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:01:18) Steve’s Background and Evolution of RevOps (00:03:59) Why Create a RevOps Charter? (00:06:24) Defining the Scope of RevOps Responsibilities (00:10:30) Structuring the RevOps Organization (00:15:40) The Role of Data and Metrics in RevOps (00:19:33) Aligning RevOps with the CFO and FP&A Teams (00:26:01) The Future of Sales Technology and AI in RevOps (00:34:08) Final Thoughts and Advice

    37 min
  4. #48 How Rubrik scaled RevOps to IPO - with Samarth Mital, Senior Director - Global Sales Strategy, Planning, Analytics, & Ops at Rubrik

    SEP 30

    #48 How Rubrik scaled RevOps to IPO - with Samarth Mital, Senior Director - Global Sales Strategy, Planning, Analytics, & Ops at Rubrik

    Samarth Mital, Director of Global Sales Strategy, GTM, Planning, Analytics & Ops at Rubrik, shares his insights on the company's journey to IPO. From scaling revenue to $919 million in ARR to expanding the RevOps team from 5 to 40 people, Samarth discusses the strategic moves Rubrik made to secure its position as a leader in the cybersecurity space. He emphasizes the importance of building a strong team, maintaining operational rigor, and aligning cross-functional departments to achieve sustainable growth. We cover: • Scaling Rubrik from $70M to $919M ARR and achieving 120% NRR • The critical role of RevOps in IPO preparation • Building a high-performing RevOps team from 5 to 40 members • Managing pipeline, forecasting, and sales compensation effectively • The importance of cross-functional collaboration in driving revenue growth • Key takeaways for navigating a company’s IPO journey Samarth Mital on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samarth-mital-33b1888/ RevOps Letter: https://www.getweflow.com/revopsletter Janis on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philippstelzer Philipp on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janiszech Weflow: https://www.getweflow.com Chapters: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:01:17) Samarth’s Background and Role at Rubrik (00:03:53) Scaling Rubrik and the Role of RevOps (00:07:31) Hiring and Building a High-Performing Team (00:14:39) Key Metrics for Scaling and IPO Preparation (00:19:06) Aligning Cross-Functional Teams for Success (00:24:00) Strategic Forecasting and Pipeline Management (00:28:56) Lessons Learned on the Journey to IPO (00:35:30) Final Thoughts and Advice

    42 min

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Welcome to the RevOps Lab - a podcast exploring the art & science of Revenue Operations. Every week, Philipp & Janis host RevOps professionals to discuss best practices and lessons learnt building scalable revenue engines. This show is for everyone interested in processes, tooling, enablement, and strategies to supercharge your GTM play. To find more episodes and resources on scaling your revenue engine, visit getweflow.com/revops

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