The 411 on AK Ops: Partnership Structure, Roadmaps and Expectations

Want to know the jist of Amy’s sales calls? Check out the details behind our partnerships and onboarding structure with this simple Q and A...

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Navigating the Turbulence of Outbound Deliverability in 2024: 5 Ways To Stay Ahead

The landscape of outbound campaigns in 2024 has been riddled with challenges, especially concerning domain and deliverability changes....

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The Recent Focus on EBITDA: Growing Sustainable Companies with Efficient Models

In the business world, understanding financial metrics is crucial. Two such metrics, the Magic Number and EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest,...

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The Peace of Mind From Prioritizing Pipeline Health

For start-ups and growth-mode companies, constant pipeline development is crucial. A healthy pipeline is vital for securing the next round...

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Scaling Sales Isn’t About Headcount, It’s About Repeatable Pipeline

For far too many businesses, scaling the company has come to mean adding headcount. Although growing your business can certainly entail...

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Winning GTM Messaging Framework with MoM Impact

A client of ours is a leading provider of Digital Asset Management (DAM) solutions tailored for various industries, including Media &...

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A Methodical Approach to Fueling The Sales Pipeline

The ability to continuously generate a robust pipeline is paramount to achieving client goals and sustaining growth. This requires a...

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Board-Level GTM Data

I have sat in front of many boards but support even more leaders behind the scenes in preparation for their board meetings. I think this is...

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8 Q1 Observations of Today’s Sales Organizations

It’s clear to me that the landscape of sales is ever-evolving, yet the foundational truths that underpin successful sales strategies remain...

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Inbox Enablement Services: Two Proof Points for Lean Sales Teams

Clients engage AK Ops to enhance their lead generation and sales process, aiming to secure a higher number of qualified meetings for their...

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A Woman's Resilience: Amy Kohl's Personal Story

In the spirit of International Women's Day, I've decided to take a moment to share my story—a journey through major loss, triumph, and all...

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Reflections on Growth, Teamwork and Leadership

A little less than a year ago, our founder and CEO, Amy Kohl, sat down with TechSTL to reflect on her journey from the inception of the...

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Sunsetting "Lead Gen" & Committing to "GTM Programs"

It's 'bout time! In recent years, we've seen a significant evolution in how sales are driven and prospects nurtured. Traditionally, the...

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Maximizing Sales Efficiency in the HR & Tax Space

In early 2023, our automated sales efficiency program embarked on a journey to revolutionize the way sales were pursued in the HR & Tax...

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Cultivating a $30M Pipeline for Our Fleet Industry Client

Our client with a tight-knit team in the fleet industry, achieved a remarkable milestone with our support - here's the playbook of how we...

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The True Cost of Shitty Lead Gen

Almost every one of my sales calls starts the same way: "We used to have a partner that booked meetings for us, but nothing came to...

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Riding the Waves of Change: Surf & Sales in Costa Rica

Embarking on an unforgettable journey to Costa Rica, Amy and I found ourselves immersed in a unique networking event called Surf & Sales....

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My POV on the Most Common Gaps in Sales Strategy

I engage with 20-25 sales leaders every week, gaining invaluable insights from them and often sharing my own observations and perspectives.

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Growing Revenue & Repeatability: Sales Efficiency Model with GTM

The rise of go-to-market automation is colliding with the vast applications of generative AI. Lucky for those of us who are in sales, this...

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6 Questions to Ask for Choosing a Pipeline-Driven GTM Partner

Accelerating your sales to drive efficient growth is often easier said than done, especially when your sales and marketing are out of sync...

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From Small Town Scholar to Systems Config Expert

Determination, hard work, and a willingness to dig my heels in: all three have shaped the trajectory of my career. Long before my...

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HubSpot Inbound 2023: A First-Timer's Perspective

Greetings from HubSpot's Inbound event in the vibrant city of Boston! As a first-time attendee, I couldn't wait to share my insights and...

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For the First Time, AK Operations Makes the Inc. 5000 at No. 731

St. Louis, August 15, 2023 – Inc. revealed today that AK Operations ranks No. 731 on the 2023 Inc. 5000, its annual list of the...

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The Power of Incremental Growth: Transforming Your Pipeline 1% at a Time

In today's fast-paced go-to-market landscape, each percentage point counts. Every savvy RevOps professional understands the constant battle...

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