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Episode Synopsis
- Learn how to transition from early adopters to the early majority market.- Understand the evolution of CRM systems and their impact on sales processes.- Discover how Liquid Frameworks achieved 60x growth and multiple exits.- Gain insights into the challenges and opportunities in the oil and gas tech sector.- Explore the role of mentorship and leadership in scaling a business.The Problem: Many startups hit a wall after exhausting the founder's network and early adopters. Dave Levitt shares how to break through this barrier and achieve sustainable growth.Industry Insights: Dave's vast experience with companies like Salesforce, SAP, and Liquid Frameworks provides a unique perspective on the intersection of technology and industrial markets.A Contrarian Approach: Learn why adopting big-company sales processes can be the key to scaling smaller startups effectively.The Future: With a focus on multiple uninvested capital, MOIC Partners helps small software companies enhance their sales and marketing engines for better exit multiples.Guest Bio: Dave Levitt is a seasoned sales leader with 40+ years of experience in oil and gas tech. From working with giants like IBM and Exxon to co-founding MOIC Partners, Dave's expertise in CRM and sales leadership is unparalleled.0:00 - Guest Introduction1:13 - Who is Dave Levitt10:06 - Technology in the 70s and 80s15:22 - Sales Meetings in the 80s19:08 - The Advent of CRMs24:45 - LiquidFrameworks Overview25:08 - Origins of LiquidFrameworks27:30 - Problem Solved by LiquidFrameworks29:44 - Dave's Involvement with LiquidFrameworks34:00 - Early Days of LiquidFrameworks36:40 - Success of LiquidFrameworks42:35 - Advice for Younger Dave46:08 - Moovs Introduction49:09 - Where to Find DaveFind us here👇🏼https://digitalwildcatters.com/https://www.instagram.com/digitalwildcatters/https://twitter.com/DWildcattershttps://www.tiktok.com/@digitalwildcattershttps://www.facebook.com/digitalwildcatters
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