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March 14, 2019 55 mins

Jason Lemkin — SaaStr founder, serial entrepreneur, and investor — joins Dimitar for a candid, practical deep dive on building a high-performing SaaS sales engine.

First, hear Jason’s story — from his early career and first two exits to the hard lessons learned along the way.
Then get actionable advice on:

  • Why founder-led sales is critical

  • The importance of closing your first 10 deals before hiring salespeople

  • What to look for (and avoid) in your first Account Executives

  • When and which type of VP Sales to hire

  • Whether to hire VP Sales or VP Marketing first

  • When to start building your Customer Success team

  • Jason’s top sales tips to scale fast and smart

If you’re serious about scaling SaaS sales, this episode is a must-listen.


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