Revenue Remix - Inspiring Visionary Leaders

You don’t have a “lead problem.” You have a go-to-market alignment problem that’s quietly capping your growth. In this mini-panel, we dig into why revenue plateaus at growth-stage B2B companies usually aren’t about “more pipeline” – they’re about sales, marketing, customer success, product, and finance all pulling in slightly different directions. No scolding. No “you’re doing it wrong.” Just four...

When founders decide “it’s time to grow,” the first instinct is often: “We need a salesperson.” But your first sales hire is too important (and too expensive) to toss in the deep end and hope they swim. In this mini-panel episode of Revenue Remix , host Summer Poletti sits down with frequent collaborators JMS (John Mason-Smith) and Sean Parnell to unpack what really needs to be in place before you...

When the board sees “record quarters” and Finance sees paper-thin margins, you don’t have a growth engine — you have a slow-motion car crash. In this episode of Revenue Remix , Summer Poletti (Founder & CRO of Rise of Us) sits down with William Lieberman , founder and managing director of The CEO’s Right Hand , to talk about what healthy growth actually looks like when sales, finance, and oper...

Your sales team says marketing's leads are garbage. Marketing says sales isn't following up. Product says everyone's requests are impossible. Meanwhile, customers are leaving. This isn't a people problem. It's a systems problem. In this episode, Brian Root breaks down the hidden bottlenecks that stall growth—even when every team thinks they're crushing it. You'll learn why sales and product teams...

Is AI really about to take over B2B buying… or are the big firms just doing ✨Captain Obvious✨ with better branding? In this Revenue Remix Roundtable, Summer brings back three of her top collaborators to run 2026 predictions through one ruthless filter: crystal ball or BS . They dig into how AI agents will shape vendor research, why trusted beats loud in the new GTM reality, what happens when Gen...

Women-led teams get 2% of VC funding. Add a male co-founder? That jumps to 17%. It's even worse for women of color. Kruti Baires isn't waiting for the system to fix itself. As solo founder of The SprintFit, she's building AI infrastructure to bridge the access-to-capital gap for women and unseen founders—builders with traction who can't get in the room because they're in the wrong city, went to th...

Thank you for being part of the Revenue Remix community. This indie show was just named one of FeedSpot’s Top Revenue Podcasts of 2025—something that doesn’t happen without loyal listeners and guests who share their stories. If you’ve found value here, a quick review helps more revenue leaders discover the show. It takes 60 seconds and makes a real difference for a one-person operation. Want to be...

Putting a Remix spin on year-end reviews, Summer brought back her closest collaborators for an impactful and zero fluff roundtable. AI didn’t just change how teams work in 2025 — it changed how buyers buy, how content performs, and which GTM motions are still worth the effort. In this Revenue Remix Roundtable, Summer Poletti brings together three of her closest collaborators — David Lee (Do What W...

Blogs aren’t dead—but they are draining your time and budget if you’re still playing by 2015’s rules. In this raw, unscripted studio session, Summer and Dave unpack what AI is actually doing to buyer behavior—and why your go-to content strategy might be failing silently. 🧨 In This Episode: * Why traditional SEO blogging is losing ROI fast * What LLMs read (and don’t ) on your website * How buyers...

When buyers move faster than sellers — how to win in the AI-first era. B2B buyers aren’t waiting around anymore. They’re asking AI for vendor recommendations, comparing options, and building shortlists before a single rep ever gets involved — and most go-to-market teams are wildly unprepared for that shift. In this roundtable, I’m joined by three powerhouse operators across product, AI search, and...

Are you grinding through a growth stall hoping hustle will fix it? Think again. This week on Revenue Remix , I sat down with Brian Montes , CEO of RADD, a boutique fintech audit and compliance firm helping community banks scale with confidence. We get real about: * Founder fatigue vs. real growth bottlenecks * What it actually takes to go from founder-led to scalable sales * Building trust in high...

From Payroll Chaos to Growth Catalyst: Andy Lopez on Building, Giving Back, and What’s Next Description: Andy Lopez turned a niche pain point — payroll tax cleanup — into a full-fledged firm serving top HCM providers. In this episode, we talk about the early napkin payroll days, what nearly stalled his growth, and why now was the right time to sell Forensic Payroll Consultants to HCM Unlocked. Bon...

What happens when a technical founder has to learn to sell? In this episode of Revenue Remix , Summer sits down with Saumya Bhatnagar — co-founder and CTO of Involve.ai — whose mission is to make AI actually useful for revenue teams. From running a hospital as a kid (seriously) to running a tech company through the chaos of scale, Saumya shares the real founder shift: moving from building cool pro...

Struggling to build your team fast enough to meet revenue goals? You’re not alone — and you might be hiring wrong. This week on Revenue Remix , Summer sits down with Brian Samson — serial founder and nearshoring expert — to unpack how growth-stage companies sabotage their own hiring, why your first 10 employees shape more than culture, and what founders get completely wrong about offshore vs nears...

Winning deals in 2025 isn’t business as usual. Sales cycles are 25% longer than five years ago, only 30% of reps are expected to hit quota this year, and CEO confidence just took its sharpest drop since the 1970s. Add AI disruption to the mix, and it’s no wonder GTM leaders are feeling the pressure. Listen now, and get the Director’s Cut package with exclusive strategies and the “Too Spicy for Pub...

In this episode of Revenue Remix, Summer Poletti and Dave Lee discuss the persistent nature of market volatility and uncertainty, emphasizing that these conditions are not just temporary but a new norm. They explore the impact of tariffs, the importance of strategic planning, and how businesses can adapt to thrive in uncertain times. The conversation also covers the significance of customer retent...

In this episode of Revenue Remix, Summer Poletti interviews Rachel Lubovitsky, a successful serial entrepreneur and founder of Setuply. They discuss Rachel's journey from a technical background in computer science to becoming a serial entrepreneur, the impact of AI on business, and the importance of client experience, particularly in onboarding. Rachel shares insights on knowing when to sell a bus...

In this episode of Revenue Remix, Summer Poletti interviews Christina Olsen, a visionary investor and transformational hypnotherapist. Christina shares her entrepreneurial journey, the importance of having an exit plan, and the emotional challenges faced after selling her company. She discusses the significance of understanding one's identity beyond professional titles and the role of community in...

In this episode of Women X AI, the hosts and guests discuss the transformative impact of AI on sales processes and customer interactions. They explore how AI is reshaping the sales landscape, enhancing efficiency, and enabling sales professionals to focus on building relationships rather than manual tasks. The conversation also delves into the importance of understanding customer journeys, the rol...

Summary In this classic episode, Summer Poletti discusses effective strategies for retaining clients and enhancing business relationships. She emphasizes the importance of treating clients as partners, conducting regular business reviews, aligning goals for mutual success, leveraging referrals, and utilizing social proof to attract new clients. The insights provided aim to help businesses protect...

In this episode, Summer Poletti discusses timeless sales techniques that remain effective in today's tech-driven world. She emphasizes the importance of building relationships, understanding client needs through a consultative approach, and the value of strategic partnerships. The conversation also highlights the significance of in-person connections and the necessity of persistence in sales effor...

In this episode, Summer Poletti discusses the vision for an Agile Financial Services company that can achieve profitable growth without increasing headcount. She outlines actionable strategies for aligning department leaders, implementing effective demand generation, enhancing customer success, and leveraging data-driven decisions and AI to optimize business operations. The conversation emphasizes...

Crafting Seamless Experiences with Nithya Subramaniam Join Summer Poletti as she chats with Nithya Subramaniam, a senior product designer at Clarity AI. Discover how Nithya's background in classical dance and architecture informs her approach to designing AI-powered solutions. They discuss the importance of human-centered design, the balance between business goals and user feedback, and the subtle...

In this episode of Revenue Remix, Summer Poletti discusses the critical importance of effective sales hiring and onboarding processes. She emphasizes that many companies fail to prepare their salespeople adequately, leading to slow ramp-up times and higher turnover rates. Summer outlines actionable strategies for creating a structured onboarding plan that includes mentoring, measurable ramp-up goa...

In this engaging episode of Revenue Remix, host Summer Poletti is joined by Dave Lee to discuss the critical alignment between sales and marketing. Discover how these two functions can work together to drive business success and the common pitfalls to avoid. Key Topics: Early signs of misalignment between sales and marketing The role of leadership in fostering collaboration Impact of aligned sales...