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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


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
Brian Shea
Sep 2, 20244 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


"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
Brian Shea
Aug 13, 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


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...
Brian Shea
May 2, 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
Brian Shea
Apr 30, 20242 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
Brian Shea
Apr 27, 20243 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...
Brian Shea
Apr 23, 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
Brian Shea
Apr 19, 20242 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...
Brian Shea
Mar 21, 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


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...
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...
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
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