The RevOps Poker Game | Betting on channels and reps with expected value

28/10/2025 35 min

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🎯 How Poker Strategy & Estimated Value Can Transform Your RevOps Decisions | LeanScalesIn a world overflowing with data, how do you make smarter, faster, and more effective decisions in RevOps? In this episode, we explore how game theory, expected value, and the mindset of professional poker players can revolutionize the way you approach Revenue Operations.💡 Inspired by Annie Duke’s Thinking in Bets, we dive deep into the concept of estimated value (EV)—a powerful decision-making framework used to optimize choices in high-stakes environments. Whether you’re evaluating which sales rep is crushing it, which marketing channel is truly paying off, or whether it’s time to launch that startup you’ve been dreaming about—EV thinking helps you weigh risk vs. reward like a pro.🎰 From breaking down poker hands to startup odds, this episode brings clarity to murky decisions and shows how data-backed thinking can help you win big—even when the odds seem stacked.📊 You’ll learn: • What estimated (expected) value really means • How to apply it to go-to-market strategy & RevOps • Why “losing” doesn’t always mean you made the wrong call • How Kaizen and continuous improvement tie into data-driven betsDon’t miss this eye-opening conversation that blends math, mindset, and operational excellence.🔔 Subscribe to LeanScales for more insights on scaling revenue with precision and purpose.#RevOps #ExpectedValue #RevenueOperations #StartupStrategy #GoToMarket #ThinkingInBets #LeanScales #Kaizen #GameTheory

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