Overcoming The Great Ignore

In 2024, outbound sales have reached a turning point. Mass automation has led to a phenomenon we call The Great Ignore, where prospects...

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The Modern Leader's Playbook to GTM & Sales Development

In today's digital-first world, building a predictable revenue engine isn't just about having a great product—it's about orchestrating a...

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H2 Game Plans for Lean Sales Organizations

Sales is changing. Again. Shocker, I know.

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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 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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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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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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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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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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4 Reasons Why Founders & CEOs Can’t Step Away from Sales: My Coffees with Doug Wilber

In the highly competitive B2B SaaS industry, building trust and relationships with customers is crucial for success. CEOs and founders...

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3 Components to a Sales Efficiency Program that Actually Works

RevOps is gaining a lot of traction lately and for good reason - we're unifying your internal operations and strategies to drive efficient...

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10 Sales Plays to Live By: My Coffees with Tim Claudin

After serving more than 150 sales teams and collaborating with some of the best (and the worst) sales leaders, I wanted to summarize ten of...

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How AK Ops Moved the Revenue Needle For Three Different Companies

Sales is a series of base hits, and the best marketing and sales teams have proven ways to test and improve every part of their revenue...

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AK Operations' Under-the-Radar Growth

Five Fast Facts about AK Operations Our team is based in St. Louis, Missouri. 🇺🇸 Since our founding in 2018, we've averaged 110% YoY...

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My Personal Beef with “Lead Generation”

Lead generation is commonly defined as the process of nurturing prospects with the ultimate goal of converting them into customers. Lead...

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