Sumner Vanderhoof, CEO & Co‑Founder of Propensity, shares how he transformed an idea into a nimble, niche-focused account-based marketing platform. In just two years, Propensity achieved remarkable growth and retention by combining founder-led sales, month-to-month agreements, and an “opt‑in” SDR outreach model.
His approach shifted the sales game, targeting only in-market buyers with verified contact data and it’s something any CEO can learn from, especially those navigating a crowded SaaS space.
Key action items:
- Find a growing gap and own that niche
- Build trust first with opt-in engagement
- Hire elite specialists for focused execution
Rapid Fire Recommendations:
📖 Book: Being Wrong by Kathryn Schulz
🎙 Podcast: Making Sense with Sam Harris
🔗 Connect with Sumner Vanderhoof :
LinkedIn: Sumner Vanderhoof - Propensity
🔗 Connect with Alice Heiman:
LinkedIn: Alice Heiman
Website: aliceheiman.com
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