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The Soulmate Connection: Why High-Relevance Account Teams Are Key to Executive Access
Are your account management teams really relevant to your clients?
Brian Shea
Mar 4, 20252 min read


Unlearning Discovery: Using Six Sigma to Revolutionize B2B Sales Playbooks and Win Modern Buyers
By Lucrum Partners Applying Six Sigma Principles to Enhance B2B Sales Playbooks: Engaging Modern Executive Buyers In the evolving...
Brian Shea
Feb 13, 20252 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


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...
Brian Shea
Nov 19, 20243 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
Brian Shea
Sep 30, 20244 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


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
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