In this action-packed episode of the Future Proof Podcast, host Brent Muller sits down with Alex Grace, VP of Growth & Revenue at Arta, to break down the future of B2B sales, scaling smart, and where AI fits into the equation. With a career spanning startups and global expansion, Alex reveals the “five core problems” every business faces—along with actionable solutions. From founder-led sales to empowering teams with automation and real data insights, this is a must-watch for anyone leading growth, sales, or strategy. Get ready for no-fluff wisdom on AI, prospecting, talent, and why sales decks are killing your conversions.
⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro with Brent Muller
00:29 – Alex’s career path: from cold calls to global growth
03:36 – The “five problems” that all sales orgs face
05:15 – CAC v LTV: Alex’s ZocDoc story
06:57 – Why hiring top reps from big companies often fails
08:51 – Early-stage scaling: founder-led sales vs rep-led success
11:43 – Ditch the 60-page deck: how to truly sell with empathy
12:48 – Growth in 2025: no more “grow at all costs”
14:32 – AI’s place in modern sales and prospecting
16:05 – Why calls & relationships still matter
17:05 – AI as assistant, not salesperson
19:05 – The research advantage: AI as sales intel tool
21:15 – Writing killer emails: it starts with doing the work
23:05 – Put your top reps in high-leverage roles
24:30 – AI for strategy: surfacing real-time problems & trends
28:16 – Can you scale the top 20% of your sales team?
30:09 – Muscles, roles & where training really works
32:42 – Tools Alex actually uses (Granola, Grammarly, ChatGPT)
35:06 – Tone control & how AI saves you from bad customer emails
37:40 – How to connect with Alex & learn more about Arta
🔗 Connect with Alex Grace
🌐 Website: https://www.alexgrace.co/
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandergrace/
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