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The Hidden Risk in “Best Practices”: Why B2B CEOs Must Stop Looking Backward to Move Forward
Learn why B2B CEOs must stop relying on outdated best practices and start building buyer-informed go-to-market strategies rooted in modern buyer behavior.
Brian Shea
May 4, 20253 min read


How Nimble CEOs Are Outmaneuvering Goliaths: What 2025’s B2B Conferences Tell Us About Winning the Executive Sale
By Lucrum Partners If you’re a CEO running a fast-moving, high-aspiration company, 2025’s B2B thought leadership events made one thing...
Brian Shea
Apr 23, 20252 min read


Why Your Sales Team is Stuck - And How to Fix It for Scalable Growth
By Lucrum Partners The latest Gartner research on the DNA of top sales organizations highlights a fundamental shift in how leading...
Brian Shea
Mar 19, 20253 min read


Navigating 2025 Sales Effectiveness as a Strategic Advantage for Leaders
Win rates for closed-won deals have dropped 22% year over year, while a recent SBI Growth report reveals that nearly two-thirds of CEOs lack confidence in their teams’ ability to execute growth strategies.
These challenges highlight the urgent need to prioritize sales effectiveness—not as a buzzword but as a strategic mandate. At Lucrum Partners, our analysis consistently points to recurring obstacles: misaligned talent strategies, unclear go-to-market (GTM) growth approac
Brian Shea
Nov 25, 20243 min read


A New Reality for Revenue Leaders: Navigating Layoffs and Adapting GTM Playbooks in a Shifting Market
By Lucrum Partners Last week, the Federal Reserve announced a ½ point reduction in the interest rate, a move that, on the surface, seems...
Brian Shea
Sep 22, 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.
Brian Shea
Aug 28, 20243 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?
Brian Shea
Jun 10, 20242 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?
Brian Shea
May 30, 20245 min read


Unveiling the Significance of 2Q: A Crucial Phase for B2B Sales Revenue Success
by Lucrum Partners The dreaded annual new sales budget process. The #CFO introduces the #GTM team with the following year growth targets...
Brian Shea
May 13, 20243 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...
Brian Shea
Mar 21, 20242 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...
Brian Shea
Mar 18, 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...
Brian Shea
Feb 29, 20243 min read


Navigating the Maze: CEO Questions on Crafting Effective Go-to-Market Strategies
In today's dynamic business landscape, crafting a robust go-to-market (GTM) strategy is paramount for the success of any company. As CEOs...
Brian Shea
Feb 29, 20245 min read


Why Your Next Sales Leader Must Be Analytics-Driven: Insights for Founder-Led CEOs
As a #founder-led CEO, you've likely navigated numerous challenges in building and scaling your company. One pivotal moment arrives when...
Brian Shea
Feb 26, 20242 min read


"Understanding the Difference: Short Term Growth Vs. Readiness to Scale for CEOs"
Scalable go-to-market (GTM) processes are strategies and frameworks designed to efficiently and effectively bring products or services to...
Brian Shea
Feb 12, 20244 min read


The Precision Imperative: Revolutionizing Sales Forecasting in 2024
Precision engineering isn't merely about designing machines or instruments; it's a philosophy that transcends industries, driving...
Brian Shea
Jan 9, 20242 min read


Future-proofing Your Business: Revenue Enabled Leadership a MUST for Founder-led CEOs in 2024
Creating a repeatable, winning revenue generating formula for B2B marketplaces is incredible hard for founder-led CEOs. In just the past...
Brian Shea
Dec 12, 20234 min read
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