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Dear SaaStr: How Should I Actually Set the Sales Plan for the Year For My VP Sales?

SaaStr

Dear SaaStr: How Should I Actually Set the Sales Plan for the Year For My VP Sales? Try the C10, C60, and C90 framework. C = Confidence. The 3 plans you need to make as a founder: The C10 Plan, The C60 Plan, and the C90 Plan: pic.twitter.com/JSPcjbfzpt — Jason SaaStr 2025 is May 13-15 Lemkin (@jasonlk) October 4, 2022 Youre essentially building three layers of planning to balance ambition, realism, and risk management.

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6 Micro Commitments That Move Prospects Down Funnel

The Daily Egg

Micro commitments are those small steps you take to achieve a larger goal. In this case, its small steps a potential customer takes that pulls. The post 6 Micro Commitments That Move Prospects Down Funnel appeared first on The Daily Egg.

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AI Can’t Sell Yet. But It’s Probably Already “Smarter” Than Much of Your Sales Team

SaaStr

So we do love our SaaStr AI. It’s not perfect, but in its first month alone, it’s answered over 6,000 chats and questions from the SaaStr community! On everything from how to hire a great VP of Sales, to reviewing investor memos, to helping (many!) founders decide if they should quit or not. It’s not perfect but it’s great. Try it here.

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How to Leverage FedNow

USIO

What is FedNow? Real-time payments: Funds move instantly between financial institutions, even on weekends and holidays. Always on: 24/7/365 availability, unlike ACH which settles in batches and is unavailable on nights, weekends, and holidays. Backed by the Fed: Operated by the Federal Reserve, so its secure, reliable, and widely trusted. B2B & B2C friendly: Ideal for consumer-to-business, business-to-business, and government disbursements.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Payment Facilitator: Definition, FAQ, and examples

Payrix

What is a payment facilitator? A payment facilitator (or PayFac) is a software platforms all-in-one payment processing solution. Instead of your customers needing to create their own merchant account to process payments, you as the PayFac developer handle all the payments setup and complexity for them. Think of it as becoming the payments "master account" for all your customers.

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Networking is now OPEN for SaaStr Annual 2025!!

SaaStr

NEW! SaaStr Who Do You Want to Meet Brand new for 2025, were launching the SaaStr Who Do You Want to Meet AI-powered networking program. This is a brand new way to have 1:1 meetings with peers attending SaaStr. If you’ve got your ticket for SaaStr 2025, youll receive a separate email from SaaStrs New Who Do You Want to Meet Program with specific instructions.

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Instagram 101: A Step-By-Step Guide on How to Use Instagram

Buffer Resources

Imagine a place where you can stay updated on your college roommate’s life, get book recommendations, discover new brands, and learn more about anything you like. That’s exactly what Instagram is for you, for me, and for over one and a half billion other active Instagram users. In this beginner’s guide, I’ll share everything you need to know about Instagram — from getting started by creating an account to growing your business or personal brand on the platform.

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How to Turn Employees AND Customers into Brand Evangelists

The Daily Egg

A brand evangelist loves a brand so much that they rave about it and promote it all the time to other people, participating in as. The post How to Turn Employees AND Customers into Brand Evangelists appeared first on The Daily Egg.

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How Data Analytics Will Transform Sales Performance in 2025

Predictable Revenue

The sales industry is like the survival of the fittest. New competitors, sudden market trends, and digital innovation seems unstoppable. The post How Data Analytics Will Transform Sales Performance in 2025 appeared first on Predictable Revenue.

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5 Ways to Improve Revenue from Integrated Payments

Speaker: Pete Uselman, Director of Partner Experience at Wind River Payments

Most integrated payments providers share a percent of the payment revenue with their software partners. But, oftentimes, that revenue share is only a fraction of the true income potential software providers can realize. If you want to maximize income opportunities from your payments program, check out Wind River Payments’ webinar-on-demand.

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SaaS management, M&A, and AI: Our time on theCUBE with Rentokil Initial CIO

BetterCloud

Last week, our CEO, Jesse Levin, had the pleasure of speaking with Rentokil Initial CIO (BetterCloud customer), Mark Purcell, on theCUBE podcast with Rob Strechay for Google Cloud Next 2025. This discussion dove deep into the complexities of SaaS management, its role in accelerating time to value for mergers and acquisitions (M&A ), and the burgeoning role of AI.

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The Series A Landscape in 2025: Insights from Chemistry VC’s Ethan Kurzweil

SaaStr

At SaaStr Workshop Wednesday live , Ethan Kurzwiel, previously partner at Bessemer Venture Partners and now founding partner at Chemistry VC, took us through a deep dive of exactly where Series A funding is right now in 2025. And sign up for the next FREE Workshop Wednesday here. About Ethan Kurzweil Ethan is the founder of Chemistry VC, a focused early-stage venture firm that writes $3-30M checks with an average of $10-12M for Series A investments.

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What is an ISV Partner? Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Independent Software Vendors

Stax

These days, software is no longer just a toolits the backbone of how modern businesses operate. From healthcare to construction to finance, every industry is powered by digital solutions tailored to their unique needs. At the heart of this transformation is a growing ecosystem of Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) building applications that plug into broader platforms and solve specialized problems.

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35 Critical Startup Metrics: From Pre-Seed to Exit

The Daily Egg

If your startup is working, there will be data to prove it. Investors expect to see that data clearly. So does your team. But not. The post 35 Critical Startup Metrics: From Pre-Seed to Exit appeared first on The Daily Egg.

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How to Achieve High-Accuracy Results When Using LLMs

Speaker: Ben Epstein, Stealth Founder & CTO | Tony Karrer, Founder & CTO, Aggregage

When tasked with building a fundamentally new product line with deeper insights than previously achievable for a high-value client, Ben Epstein and his team faced a significant challenge: how to harness LLMs to produce consistent, high-accuracy outputs at scale. In this new session, Ben will share how he and his team engineered a system (based on proven software engineering approaches) that employs reproducible test variations (via temperature 0 and fixed seeds), and enables non-LLM evaluation m

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What No One Tells You Before You Become an SDR

Predictable Revenue

On paper, Sales Development looks entry-level. No prior experience required. A way to get your foot in the door. The post What No One Tells You Before You Become an SDR appeared first on Predictable Revenue.

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How to Be an Effective SEO Mentor — Whiteboard Friday

The Moz Blog

When you're set up for success, being a mentor can be a rewarding experience for you and your mentee. Miracles in-depth framework presented in this weeks Whiteboard Friday covers considerations like building trust, setting boundaries, and the qualities that make a great mentor.

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The Complete Guide to SaaS Upselling: How to Increase Revenue from New and Existing Customers

Stax

For SaaS companies looking to scale, upselling is one of the most effectiveand often underutilizedrevenue levers. Instead of pouring resources solely into acquiring new customers, smart SaaS businesses focus on increasing revenue from existing customers by guiding them to higher tiers, unlocking premium features, and expanding their usage. This guide explores the ins and outs of SaaS upselling, from the strategies that work best to the tools and timing that maximize results.

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The Only Types of Social Proof That Sway Decision Making

The Daily Egg

Social proof is rooted in psychology, playing on the idea that people are influenced by the actions and opinions of others, particularly when they arent. The post The Only Types of Social Proof That Sway Decision Making appeared first on The Daily Egg.

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SaaS Essentials: Failed Payment Solution Guide

For SaaS businesses, improving retention is one of the easiest and most effective ways to drive revenue and profits. With a clear link between failed payments and customer churn, having a robust failed payment recovery solution isn’t optional—it’s essential. Achieving your retention goals starts with the right solution.

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Video Marketing 101: How to Build a Successful Strategy in 2025 (+ Examples & Pro Tips)

Buffer Resources

As a creator or brand trying to get going with video marketing it can feel like everyone else has a ring light, a script, and a multi-camera setup — and you’re still figuring out where to start. You know what helps to remember, though? All of those folks started out exactly where you are now.  Video is a great format to explore: it helps your audience connect with you more deeply and puts a face to the (brand) name.

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MozCon Early Bird Tickets Are Live: Only 200 Available!

The Moz Blog

Ever felt priced out of MozCon or too far to attend? Early Bird tickets are live for new London and NYC eventsgrab yours now and learn SEO that actually works.

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Dear SaaStr: Should I Buy a Great “.com” At a Crazy Price or Just Stick What the “.ai” We Already Have?

SaaStr

Dear SaaStr: Should I Buy a Great “ com” At a Crazy Price or Just Stick What the “ ai” We Already Have? It’s funny, a lot of folks are probably doing it the other way, trying to buy the.ai today Still, the larger question is does the URL even matter today? What I can tell you is sometimes it is worth it. One of the top SaaStr Fund investments is Owner, growing incredibly quickly.

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The perils of exposed files: Why external file sharing needs security

BetterCloud

In challenging economic times, where layoffs can introduce new data security risks, prioritizing external file-sharing security is more critical than ever. This not only safeguards sensitive data, ensures compliance, and protects your competitive advantage against growing AI threats, but also mitigates potential internal vulnerabilities. The offboarding process, if not carefully managed, can unintentionally trigger unauthorized file sharing, underscoring that file security is an ongoing process

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An Omnichannel Payment Solution––Without the Complexity

Simplify omnichannel payments with a solution that unifies every channel through your platform. By integrating front-end systems like online, mobile, and in-store payments with robust back-end infrastructure, you can deliver a seamless payments experience without the need for heavy engineering. Omnitoken technology enhances security by tokenizing card transactions for reuse, enabling merchants to drive cross-selling opportunities.

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Improved Conversion Tracking dashboard on Crazy Egg

The Daily Egg

Weve redesigned the Conversions report in Crazy Egg, making it easier to understand where conversion activity is coming from on your website. A Conversion is. The post Improved Conversion Tracking dashboard on Crazy Egg appeared first on The Daily Egg.

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No, I Will Not A/B Test That

Sparktoro

Marketers love to talk about A/B testing. Heck, Ive said it too. It sounds prudent. Responsible. Test before you commit! Dont waste resources! But the longer I work in marketing, the more I believe most A/B tests are a waste of time at least for small and medium-sized businesses.

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Top CRM Features for Sales Collaboration

Teamgate

Explore essential CRM features that enhance sales collaboration, streamline workflows, and boost conversion rates for your sales team.

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Dear SaaStr: In Consumption-Based Models, Should We Pay Out on Deals Closed or Usage?

SaaStr

Dear SaaStr: In Consumption-Based Models, Should We Pay Out on Deals Closed or Usage? Almost everyone in a consumption based model today pays some on close, but most on usage. I’ll dig in, but a really great deep dive with MongoDB’s head of sales ops here: Four Sales Compensation Tactics for Consumption-Based GTM with MongoDB’s SVP of Sales MongoDB us a blended commission model for their consumption-based GTM.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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The Traditional Video Production Model No Longer Works in B2B (And What To Do Instead)

Adhere Creative

Lets say you did everything right. You hired a reputable crew. You scripted the message. You chose a great setting. You received a good-looking video that you put into play. And then. nothing happened.

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The Business Card Scanner is Back—Smarter Than Ever with AI!

Nimble - Sales

Weve got exciting newsthe Business Card Scanner is back in Nimble! And this time, its more powerful than ever, thanks to AI-driven technology. If youve ever found yourself buried under a pile of business cards, manually entering contact details, The post The Business Card Scanner is BackSmarter Than Ever with AI! appeared first on Nimble Blog.

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GTM 142: Why Most B2B Marketing Fails (And How to Fix It) with Udi Ledergor

Sales Hacker

The GTM Podcast is available on any major directory, including: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Udi Ledergor served as CMO during Gongs rise from new SaaS startup to industry dominance. By building a playful, human-centric brand with a lighthearted tone, he captured buyers attention and dollars and turned them into raving fans. He helped Gong go from zero to hundreds of millions in revenue, while achieving a multi-billion-dollar valuation.

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