35. Mastering Growth and Leadership: Scaling and Managing in Revenue Ops

03/10/2024 17 min
35. Mastering Growth and Leadership: Scaling and Managing in Revenue Ops

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of the B2B Sales Trends podcast, Harry Kendlbacher, CEO of Global Performance Group, sits down with Derek Champlin, VP of Revenue Operations at Upright Labs, to explore the challenges and strategies behind scaling a high-growth startup. Derek shares his journey from operations into sales, and how his diverse experience has shaped his approach to managing teams, closing deals, and driving growth.

Throughout the conversation, Derek discusses the critical role of product-market fit in driving sustainable growth and how balancing sales leadership with operational responsibilities is essential for success. He offers insights into time management techniques that keep high-performance teams on track and reflects on the challenges of talent acquisition and retention in a fast-paced startup environment. Derek also touches on maintaining work-life balance, especially while managing a demanding travel schedule and personal commitments.

This episode is packed with actionable advice for sales professionals and leaders looking to scale their businesses while effectively managing day-to-day operations. Tune in to hear Derek’s strategies for success in revenue operations and beyond.

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