RevOpsAF The Podcast

How AI Killed Cold Prospecting

In this episode of the RevOpsAF podcast, Co-Host Camela Thompson sits down with Liv Porter from Cloud Adoption Solutions to explore how AI is transforming outbound sales and whether it has truly killed cold prospecting.
Topics Covered:
📌 Has AI killed cold outbound?
📌 Declining email open and reply rates
📌 The rise of AI spam detection
📌 How to improve sales outreach in 2025
📌 The comeback of relationship-building and in-person events
Tune in to learn actionable tips for navigating the evolving sales landscape and standing out in the noise!
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RevOps KPIs - Measuring Team Efficacy

In this episode, Matthew Volm, CEO & Co-founder of RevOps Co-op, sits down with Henry Mizel, SVP of Revenue Operations at Apollo.io, to dive deep into RevOps KPIs: how to measure team efficacy and drive strategic business outcomes.
 
Key Topics Covered:
✔️ What KPIs matter most in RevOps?
✔️ Structuring an effective RevOps team
✔️ Aligning revenue operations strategy with business objectives
✔️ Using OKRs and quarterly planning for better execution
✔️ Optimizing MQL conversion rates and demo flows
✔️ Measuring RevOps impact on sales, marketing, and customer success
 
Key Takeaways:
→ How Henry’s team at Apollo.io improved MQL to demo conversion rates by 40% using data enrichment
→ Why a centralized RevOps model improves alignment and efficiency
→ Best practices for setting and tracking RevOps metrics
 
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How to Measure and Improve Lead-to-Cash

Who out there still thinks marketing stops at the top of the funnel? 🤨
That may have been the case way back when, but not today.
Today, marketing spans the full funnel - from lead-to-cash.
Alexis Boucher, Revenue Architect at Vasco, spills the RevOps tea on why the lead-to-cash process is the real game-changer 🪄
If you want to unlock a few lead-to-cash secrets, then give this one a listen 🔑
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Why AI is the Last GTM Tool to Buy

You think AI will ever replicate that human connection that exist in B2B sales today? Think again. 😉
So what then is the secret sauce when it comes to a great AI recipe?
Join us as we sat down with @Michael Berean, Associate Director B2B Marketing Ops at @SiriusXM, to discuss the best (and worst) applications of AI in Revenue Operations.
Key takeaways from the discussion include:
🤖 AI has come a long way, assisting with tasks from research to coding, but still has a long way to go
🤝 Human relationships and trust remain irreplaceable in business, and right now no AI out there can replicate this authentic human engagement
📊 Effective AI use in business starts AND ends with data and should complement (not replace) human expertise
 
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What CROs Really Want From Their RevOps Teams

For this episode we sat down with Connor Fee, a CRO and COO multiple times over, to discuss what CROs really want from their RevOps teams.
We unpacked the multifaceted role of a Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), including how this changes as companies grow and mature (and what stays the same as well). We also dove into the key challenges CROs face in achieving revenue targets and how to effectively leverage RevOps teams to overcome obstacles and foster collaboration with functional leads.
Connor also shared specifics about his own career progression to CRO, and why he thinks revenue operators could be a great fit for a CRO role (as long as they are skilled in one specific area).
If you’re looking for actionable advice on how to progress in RevOps career and best support your current (and future) CRO, then this episode is for you.
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So, what’s a revenue flywheel?

You’ve heard about the revenue flywheel but… do you truly understand how it works? 🤔
Don’t worry, we got you 😌
In this episode of the RevOpsAF podcast, you’ll hear from Anil Somaney, Worldwide Head of Sales Operations at Island and self-described flywheel executive, about how the flywheel 🛞 is the right way to approach revenue operations.
You’ll learn all about:
📈 How flywheels help revenue operators make small tweaks that deliver big impact
🎰 A few common levers that you can pull when using the flywheel model
☯️ Why it’s so important to align across the GTM org when it comes to metrics and ICP
📚 Why curiosity, emotional intelligence, and a love of learning are the keys to career growth
Listen in 🍿 for answers on flywheel tactics you can start using today.
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RevOps in Retail? Yup. Here’s how it works.

You’re doing your grocery shopping 🛒 exactly the same way that your parents, and even your grandparents, shopped. The latest technology, self checkout, has been around for over 20 years 😮. So how do you innovate in industries like retail tech?   
 
Hear from Roger Bigio, CRO at Shopic, and co-host Matt Volm about how data insights and customer-centric GTM motions are helping Shopic change the brick and mortar 🛍️ landscape.
 
You’ll learn: 
🍞 How retail technology works in grocery stores
📊 Why data-driven personalization and efficiency are so important
🫱🏼‍ 🫲🏾The role of actionable data in customer success
📝 Roger’s advice for becoming a CRO and succeeding in 2025
Listen in to learn all about data and process innovation in retail technology 🔢
 
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RevOps vs. GTM Ops

The most epic battle of 2024 🤼 isn’t about rap 🎤 or boxing 🥊
It’s about whether RevOps or GTM Ops is the winning name 🏆 for the department that manages the people, processes, and technology running businesses today.
Hear from Andy Mowat, VP of GTM Ops at Carta, and co-host Matt Volm as they discuss:
🧬 The evolution of RevOps
🤔 Why GTM Ops has gained traction in the revenue operations community
🍿 The idea that RevOps is (not) mostly just sales operations
🪪Whether or not job and department titles really matter
Listen to the episode for a spirited debate about the future of operations.
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How to be a Strategic Revenue Operator

Ever feel like a living, breathing Asana board? 🤦🏼
If you’ve found yourself swamped with 🎟️ ticket-taking work that’s far from strategic, it’s time you reset the role of RevOps at your company.
Join Tana Jackson, Global Head of Revenue Operations at Chronicle Heritage, and co-host Matt Volm for tips on how to become the go-to resource 👑 for the entire revenue org. You’ll learn:
⬆️ How to shift from tactical work to strategic work
💗 Why aligning with your stakeholders is the key to success
✅ How to master strategic goal-setting
💡 Why business-first questions are so important
🤑 Which quick process improvements can generate more revenue
Listen to the episode for tips on climbing 🪜to the top of the strategic hierarchy.
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A roadmap for better sales planning

Wouldn’t it be great if there was a perfect formula ➕➖➗ for improving sales performance?
We can dream.
While we don’t have a magic wand 🪄to wave over your sales territories, compensation plans, and hiring strategies, we do have expert advice. Hear from Nabeil Alazzam, CEO and Founder of Forma.ai, for guidance on data-driven approaches to sales planning.
This episode will cover:
🌎 Why you should ditch geographic territories and focus on accounts
😃 How to set fair quotas and maintain seller morale
🫱🏼‍🫲🏽Connecting sales incentives to the right behavior
🎯 Encouraging sales innovation with gamification
Watch the full video to understand the role of data in successful sales planning. 💪🏼
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