The podcast, Sales is King, features interviews with sales and marketing leaders who share their insights on the latest trends and challenges in the B2B space. The podcast covers a wide range of topics, including AI, value selling, sales enablement, and personal branding. The guests offer actionable advice on how to succeed in today's competitive market. The podcast is popular with not only C-Level executives, but also thousands of sellers across multiple industries.
Episode Summary Dan sits down with Kevin Bogner along the Chicago River for a candid conversation about his 30+ year sales career: from 18 years at Microsoft to Philips, a CRO stint at a Vista Equity portfolio company, leading global sales at Outreach, and now building the SMB and commercial sales organization at Stripe. Key Topics & Takeaways The "How" vs. The "What" in Sales Kevin's longtime…
Tamara(Tamie) Adams, Chief Revenue Officer of Octave, joins host Dan Sixsmith in the New York studio during one of the most pivotal weeks of her career ,the day before Octave rings the bell on the NASDAQ. Tamie shares how she was recruited into a $1.6B carve-out from Swedish parent company Hexagon, and walks through the transformation she's driven across sales, customer success, enablement, and…
In this episode of Sales Is King, host Dan Sixsmith sits down in the New York City studio with Rachel “Rae” Roberts, President of Americas Sales at Check Point Software, a leading cybersecurity company. Rachel shares why she joined Check Point to help lead enterprise AI security, how the company has radically restructured its go‑to‑market model, and what today’s best sales organizations are doing…
In this episode of Sales Is King, Dan sits down in the new Midtown Manhattan studio with Craig Bowman, SVP of Public Sector at Trellix and author of the new book Craft: CIA Elite Selling. Craig brings a wild career arc to the mic—from clandestine work with the CIA and the intelligence community to building high‑performing sales teams at Adobe and now leading public sector growth at scale. Craig…
In this episode of Sales Is King, host Dan Sixsmith kicks off the show’s 10th year and the launch of a brand new studio with a powerhouse guest: Andrew Brown, Senior Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer at Red Hat. Andrew shares how Red Hat is driving double‑digit growth with its hybrid platforms, automation, and AI capabilities—while staying anchored in long‑standing values like freedom,…
In this episode of Sales Is King, host Dan Sixsmith sits down with Jon Addison, Chief Revenue Officer at Okta, to unpack how identity is becoming mission-critical in a world of AI agents, distributed work, and rising security expectations. Jon shares how Okta is evolving from product to platform, why identity is central to securing AI, and what it really takes to lead large, global go-to-market…
In this episode, host Dan Sixsmith interviews Marilee Bear the CRO at Gainsight. Marilee reflects on her first year at the helm, discussing the company’s impressive growth trajectory, recent strategic acquisitions, and the challenges and opportunities presented by a major leadership transition. Marilee shares actionable strategies for improving net revenue retention, such as leveraging data-driven…
Summary In this episode, Dan Sixsmith interviews Sam Jacobs, CEO and founder of Pavilion, discussing his journey from working as a finance executive to building a thriving community for go-to-market executives. They explore the challenges faced by leaders in today's fast-paced environment, the importance of community, and the evolving landscape of sales and AI. Sam shares insights on the future of…
In this episode, Dan Sixsmith interviews Stevie Case, the CRO of Vanta, discussing her unique career journey, the current state of B2B sales, and the importance of customer retention and growth strategies. They explore how Vanta integrates AI into its solutions and the significance of building a personal brand in sales. Stevie shares insights on leadership, motivating diverse teams, and her…
In this episode of Sales is King, Dan Sixsmith interviews Mike Trkay, the Chief Information Officer at FICO. They discuss the evolving role of a CIO, the importance of customer engagement, and how technology decisions are made in a collaborative environment. Mike shares insights on differentiating in a competitive market, the significance of building trust with customers, and the lessons learned…