On Target: Sales Leaders

If you’re not hustling, are you even trying?  For decades now, sales leaders have been conditioned to believe that in order to be at your peak performance in the sales industry, you have to be relentless in your pursuit of that next sale, sleep cycle be damned. It’s all about the hustle if you want to succeed in the SaaS industry… right?  Well, no. Just because money may never sleep, doesn’t mean...

This week, Alex is flying solo to tackle some of the top questions regarding sales leadership in the SaaS industry.  What is the greatest challenge to SaaS professionals? How do you motivate and incentivize an increasingly remote sales force? How has the sales process for SaaS evolved over the past five years? And which verticals should we be paying the most attention to going into 2024?  Alex exp...

Don’t let the data overwhelm you. With so many metrics out there, it’s easy to get lost in the landslide of numbers and data points. So what can leaders do to make the most of their time and push the needle forward when tracking the numbers? Alex is going solo and breaking down a few quick and dirty tricks, and explaining why focusing on three to five core metrics is the key to transforming the wa...

It’s almost the New Year and Alex is diving into another Q&A session, but this time around, he’s tackling all of your greatest questions about the future of sales.   What’s the potential impact of emerging technologies like AI on traditional software sales processes in the coming year? Will there be a rise in the use of email as a communication channel? How can you better utilize creative nurture...

Do you want to be at the top of your sales game? Then it’s time to understand two vital mistakes that prevent aspiring sales leaders from rising to the top. In this special solo pod, Alex is dishing out the top two biggest errors he sees sales leaders fall victim to, and he’s not holding back from revealing the dirty truth.  From weeding out the low execution, low-performance team members to spott...

In this special episode, Alex is peeling back the coaching curtain to give you an exclusive insider look into his one-on-one consulting sessions. He talks to various callers seeking game-changing advice for leveling up their sales and career journeys, dispensing actionable tips and tricks to accelerate their business goals.  Delve into the intricacies of launching a high-ticket sales business, lea...

Staying positive in an increasingly negative world can feel impossible at times. So what techniques can you incorporate into your daily routine to ensure burnout doesn’t compromise your sales goals?  In this special live virtual event, Alex discusses the topic of burnout and strategies for preventing and managing it more efficiently with guests Louis James Kwayke and Diana Dalsgaard Johansen.  Lou...

Alex receives hundreds of questions about sales in his inbox, but there are a few he sees over and over again. So he’s breaking the show's typical format to answer the top ten most common sales leadership questions he receives.  With a focus on mindset, daily habits, mentorship, and sales effectiveness, Alex shares his most profound insights and experiences to help you advance in your own sales le...

In this episode, Alex sits down with Omri Chosnek, Vice President of Sales at Salesforce, to discuss all things sales leadership and beyond. Omri shares his insights on the importance of discipline and motivation, the transition from individual contributor to leader, and the role of culture in building a successful team. Omri provides valuable advice for aspiring leaders, emphasizing the need for...

In this live virtual event, Alex is joined by special guests Ollie Sharpe and Tony Jackson to share their top insights on building successful SaaS sales teams and driving consistent results.  What’s the right way for leaders to strike a proper balance between data-driven leadership and inspiration? Ollie and Tony discuss various topics, including the importance of metrics, how to sustain operation...

In this live virtual event, Alex Alleyne, former VP of Sales at Braze and founder of On Target, is joined by Bill Rufo, Chief Revenue Officer at Upper Edge, and Josh Weisman, Chief Revenue Officer at Betts, to discuss the power of decisive leadership.  They explore key principles that all leaders should adopt, the importance of accountability and communication, and strategies for motivating and in...

In this special solo miniseries, Alex introduces his new format dedicated to his Primed Pod Excellence framework, diving headfirst into his first topic: Pipeline Excellence, which tackles the ins and outs of how to hire the best talent possible for your team.  He emphasizes the importance of prioritizing the employee over the client or customer and explains the value of embracing diversity of pers...

In this special episode, Alex speaks with Peter, a leader focused on achieving ambitious targets and driving revenue on a live sales call. They discuss the key priorities for Peter's team and the importance of operational leadership. Alex encourages Peter to establish a proven quantification criteria and standards of excellence to guide his team’s execution, while Peter shares his grand vision, em...

In this episode of On Target, Alex Alleyne is answering the community’s hottest questions on tactical strategies and habits for operational excellence.  He shares insights on building resilience by putting yourself in uncomfortable situations, ensuring you gather maximum intel before a demonstration for enterprise accounts, and creating effective routines for yourself and your team. Alex also addr...

This week, Alex is joined by Scott Bond, Vice President at Property Finder, as he discusses the importance of developing and nurturing leadership talent. Scott shares his insights on hiring the right leaders, finding the balance between empowerment and performance, and the value of mentorship in career growth. In this episode, Scott reflects on his own career journey and the lessons he has learned...

In this week’s pod, Alex sits down with Mike Barclay, a seasoned SaaS leader and strategic advisor. With 17 years at Yell (formerly Yellow Pages) under his belt, and having led the AMEA division for Hootsuite, Mike's journey is a compelling exploration of tenacity and adaptability.   In their conversation, they delve into Mike's experience as the youngest and only black sales leader at Yellow Page...

In this live virtual event, Alex chats with Louis Kwakye (EMEA Sales Lead for Reward Gateway) and Diana Dalsgaard Johansen (Director of Account Management at Braze) about the top mistakes they believe contribute to employee burnout.  The trio discusses the best ways to minimize burnout and divulges their top tips for preventing employee burnout, including setting up a routine that will help retain...

In part two of this highlight clip series, Alex further delves into some of the most valuable pieces of advice, strategy, and tactics from the over 40+ interviews he's conducted with some of sales’ most elite players. Don't miss out on this short yet powerful episode that covers a range of topics, such as how to build a unified work culture, the best ways to avoid workplace burnout, effective comm...

After interviewing over 40 of sales’ most elite players, Alex is reairing some of the most valuable advice, strategies, and tactics from his show so that you can implement them into your sales playbook today.   Don't miss out on this short yet powerful episode that covers a range of topics such as the paramount importance of trust in attaining your first significant sales goal, embracing a discove...

In this special episode, Alex is fielding all of the questions you’re dying to know— from explaining his own background working for companies like Twilio and Amazon to sharing his best advice for those looking to start their own career in sales, in this solo edition, you’ll learn more about your favorite host and what he thinks are the core pillars to advancing up the career ladder.  Why did Alex...

In this live virtual event, Alex and a panel of expert sales leaders discuss everything sales— from the most valuable lessons they’ve learned throughout their careers to tips on increasing operational excellence.  The panel imparts their own personal wisdom on how to create a winning business strategy, be it rallying your sales team around greater pipeline generation, improving operational excelle...

Mohy Shams is lucky to be alive.  After a near-fatal jet ski collision left him in critical condition for days, the Regional VP of Gartner awoke humbled by life and eager to set off on a journey of self-understanding.   Mohy shares his unique outlook on life with Alex, and explains how his near-death experience helped him to become a lifelong learner in all aspects of life— not just sales. He also...

What are the core hiring principles an ex-Amazon Sales Leader looks for when developing future leaders?  Jim MacDonald divulges the common qualities great sellers share in common, including the lessons he’s learned working for 25+ years in the tech industry. He also talks with Alex about the importance of hiring someone who is customer obsessed. Plus, find out the differences in the hiring mindset...

Can being more direct with customers fuel higher sales? Bill Rufo drops by the studio to chat with Alex about his customer-centric approach to pipeline generation.  As the CRO for the IT sourcing firm, UpperEdge, Bill has a unique perspective on building and maintaining a more effective sales team. He talks about the human aspect of building pipeline, the important role of curiosity in prospecting...

  What does a CRO who’s helped scale multiple startups into 40 million-dollar-plus businesses have to say about building a best-in-class sales team?    With decades’ worth of experience establishing the process, playbook, and infrastructure for several companies, Josh Weisman believes building the perfect dream team boils down to a few core pillars.   He and Alex discuss the integral role that hir...