This Week's Episode: Kevin and Matt engage with Josh Gillespie, Head of Growth at Aomni, discussing his journey from philosophy major to sales leader in the AI space. They explore the importance of research in sales, the challenges of discovery calls, and the growth strategies for startups.
Josh shares insights on leveraging technology for sales success and the evolving landscape of AI in the industry. In this conversation, Josh Gillespie shares insights on the realities of startup life, the evolving landscape of AI companies, and the challenges faced by sales professionals in this new era.
Their discussion also covers innovation and practicality in sales strategies, especially in the context of AI's rapid growth.
This Week's Guest:
Josh Gillespie is a seasoned sales professional dedicated to helping underserved communities enter the tech industry. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, he provides pro bono training at AlwaysHired Sales Bootcamp for first-time tech and sales applicants. As a founding Account Executive at PandaDoc, he helped grow the company from zero to $90 million in annual recurring revenue, and went on to hold key roles at Glassbox and Yelp.
A former philosophy student turned SaaS sales expert, Josh also founded “Losing by Design” and is an avid basketball fan, husband, father, and dog owner. He continues to mentor others in tech, leveraging his extensive experience and network.
How to Find out More About Josh:
You can find Josh's profile on LinkedIn, or on the Aomni website: https://www.aomni.com/share/people/434b54e2-78ca-4379-9fc8-02187e507b22
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Software Sales Simplified
00:28 Meet Josh Gillespie: A Unique Sales Journey
03:58 Transitioning to AI Sales: Embracing Change
06:51 Understanding Omni: The Research Solution for Sellers
10:12 The Importance of Research in Sales
13:57 Discovery Calls: Building Trust and Understanding Needs
16:38 Growth Challenges in a Startup Environment
19:43 Startup Life: The Reality of Sales in Startups
22:07 The AI Boom: Opportunities and Challenges
25:42 Navigating the AI Landscape: Key Considerations
29:06 The Role of AI in Sales: Myths vs. Reality
35:02 The Future of Sales Leadership in an AI World
43:37 Comment, Like, Subscribe, Follow!
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