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Brian Shea
Nov 25, 20243 min read
Why Sales Leaders Face a Clear Mandate in 2025 to Invest in Sales Effectiveness as a Strategic Advantage
As we close out 2024, B2B sales metrics are sounding alarms. According to Corporate Visions, win rates for closed-won deals have dropped...
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Brian Shea
Nov 19, 20243 min read
2025 Sales Predictions: Lucrum Partners' Guide to Scaling Go-to-Market Success
At Lucrum Partners, we specialize in helping emerging growth CEOs quickly scale their go-to-market strategies. We publish our annual...
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Brian Shea
Sep 30, 20244 min read
Avoiding the B2B Sales "Rake": How to Win Over Executive Buyers
67 percent of professionals believe they fall short in persuading executives to make immediate purchase decisions
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Brian Shea
Sep 22, 20243 min read
A New Reality for Revenue Leaders: Navigating Layoffs and Adapting GTM Playbooks in a Shifting Market
Last week, the Federal Reserve announced a ½ point reduction in the interest rate, a move that, on the surface, seems beneficial for...
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Brian Shea
Sep 2, 20244 min read
The CEO's Complex Mandate: Leading Through Continuous Transformation
CEOs face an increasingly complex mandate: not just to lead their organizations, but to ensure long-term viability
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Brian Shea
Aug 28, 20243 min read
Top 10 B2B Seller Coaching Priorities for 2025: Adapting to Buyer Behavior and Tech Trends"
In 2025, behavior science will greatly influence B2B seller coaching strategies.
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Brian Shea
Aug 13, 20243 min read
"Get Ready for 2025: Unveiling the Future of Sales and Key Trends to Watch"
The landscape of sales is evolving at a rapid pace. The intersection of technology, changing customer behaviors, and shifting market dynamic
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Brian Shea
Jun 10, 20242 min read
Understanding the High Turnover in Executive Sales and Revenue Roles
With 45,000 open roles for senior revenue leaders, why is there such a high turnover for these executive roles?
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Brian Shea
May 30, 20243 min read
"The Truth About B2B Sales Best Practices: Are They Really BS?"
Nearly two-thirds of CEOs did not have confidence in their teams' ability to execute the company's 2024 growth strategy. Why make it harder?
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Brian Shea
May 13, 20243 min read
Unveiling the Significance of 2Q: A Crucial Phase for B2B Sales Revenue Success
The dreaded annual new sales budget process. The #CFO introduces the #GTM team with the following year growth targets and assumptions....
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Brian Shea
May 2, 20242 min read
The SiriusXM Saga: Lessons in Passion, Character, and Muscle for B2B Sales Leaders
SiriusXM just announced a first-quarter drop of 445,000 subscribers. WOW! This staggering decline raises eyebrows and questions about the...
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Brian Shea
Apr 30, 20242 min read
Revolutionizing Sales Enablement: A Strategic Shift towards Behavior Change
The revenue enablement evolution demands a paradigm shift: from mere order takers to proactive catalysts of seller action
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Brian Shea
Apr 27, 20243 min read
Revolutionizing B2B Sales: The Case for an NFL-Like Combine
In today's fast-paced business landscape, where competition is fierce and innovation is constant, the role of a B2B sales professional is mo
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Brian Shea
Apr 23, 20242 min read
Overcoming Your B2B Sellers' Fear of Heights and Bridging the Business Gap
In the vast landscape of LinkedIn job postings, an intriguing trend emerges: over 2000 positions for Chief Revenue Officers (CROs) and...
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Brian Shea
Apr 19, 20242 min read
"Effective Strategies for Aligning Leaders to Avoid Go-to-Market Gaps"
Developing a strategic plan for go-to-market (GTM) teams to align around research involves several key steps to ensure that research insight
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Brian Shea
Mar 21, 20243 min read
"Why Clarity in Hiring a Sales Leader is Essential for CEOs"
Sales leader (VP, SVP) tenure is at an all time low of just 17 months. Not long ago, the average tenure of a VP of sales was sitting at a...
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Brian Shea
Mar 21, 20242 min read
Hey 6sense - Don't Bury the Lead!
After reading this recent blog from 6sense, I felt a tectonic plate shifting under my feet. https://6sense.com/blog/higher-outbound-win-r...
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Brian Shea
Mar 18, 20243 min read
"Are You Making These Content Mistakes? How B2B Sellers Can Become More Insightful"
You've probably heard B2B sellers complain that the content provided by marketing doesn't work. If you haven't heard this common...
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Brian Shea
Feb 29, 20243 min read
Navigating Revenue Scaling: Common Questions from Founder-Led CEOs
At #LucrumPartners our engagements with founder-led CEOs begin with these boot strapping leaders asking a variety of questions about...
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Brian Shea
Feb 29, 20243 min read
Understanding the CEO's Perspective: Key Questions on Sales Execution
In the dynamic landscape of business, CEOs play a pivotal role in steering their companies towards success. Among the myriad of...
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