
The Force & Friction Podcast
The Force & Friction Podcast, your go-to show for the latest GTM, RevOps and Partnership Strategies, Discussions & Interviews
Episodes
44 episodes
The Truth About Visitor ID: Fixing Data Quality in GTM | Larry Kim | S4:E2
From WordStream to Customers.ai: A Shift Toward Accuracy-First Marketing:Larry shares his journey from building WordStream into a $150M exit to launching Customers.ai, based on the insight that remarketing and website visitor i...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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50:29

Redefining Revenue: Why Partnerships Are No Longer Optional | Jason Yarborough | S4E1
Here are the core areas we discuss in today's episode:Bridging the GTM Divide: Conversations First, Revenue FollowsJason’s journey from nonprofit work to sales and partnerships taught him the long-game value of connection. His man...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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48:28

The AI-Powered Evolution of Partnerships | Fredrik Mellander | S3:E14
Why Traditional CRMs Don’t Work for PartnershipsFredrik opens with a personal revelation: despite years of working with top-tier CRMs, partnerships teams were still stuck managing workflows with spreadsheets and manual workarounds.
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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50:48

Pioneering Co-Selling & Redefining SaaS Partnerships | Cassandra Gholston | S3E13
Unlocking Hidden Pipeline with Data-Driven Co-Selling:Many SaaS companies struggle to effectively leverage partnerships because of manual processes, disconnected data, and unclear alignment between partner sales team...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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55:29

The Era of Ai and Buyer Led GTM | Santosh Sharan | S3:E12
The Evolution of GTM: From Relationship-Driven Sales to AI-Driven Intelligence:Over the past 15 years, sales has evolved from a relationship-based model to a data-driven, automated approach. Santosh shares how he witnessed ...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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36:09

AI-Powered Video - Transforming GTM Teams | Ben Wright | S3:E11
The Evolution of AI-Powered Video in Sales and Marketing:Video as a prospecting tool isn’t new, but scaling it effectively has always been a challenge—until now. Ben explains how sendspark leverages AI to make personalized ...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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36:17

Cracking the Code to Product-Market Fit - Lessons from 1,000 SaaS Founders | Nick Tomic | S3:E10
Understanding Product-Market Fit: Why It’s Make or Break:Achieving product-market fit (PMF) isn’t about launching a product and hoping it sticks. Nick emphasizes that true PMF is when a product not only solves a problem but...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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52:11

The Go To Market Cheat Code | Josh Wagner | S3:E9
Here are the core areas we discuss in today's episode:The Origins of the Cheat CodeThe cheat code began as a simple concept within Josh’s sales team at LeadMD:“What’s your cheat? How are you going to win...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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55:05

Transforming Partnerships: Ecosystem Strategies for Sustainable B2B Growth | Linkon Axon | S3:E8
Standing Out Together: The Philosophy Behind Arys ConsultantsLinkon’s philosophy, “We stand out when we stand together,” underscores collaboration and alignment for business success. At Arys Consultants, this belief guides every s...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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54:44

Leadership Lessons - Tough Calls and Thriving in the Long Game | Sam Jacobs | S3:E7
From Record Labels to Revenue Leadership:Sam’s path to success is far from conventional. He began his career in the music industry, managing bands and running a record label, before transitioning into startups and eventually foun...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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42:10

Redefining Revenue Architecture: The Bow Tie Model for SaaS Growth | Jacco van der Kooij | S3:E6
Building a Reputation of Trust and Integrity: Lessons from a Dutch VillageJacco’s journey begins in a close-knit Dutch village where reputation was the currency of trust. Raised as the youngest of eight children, Jacco learned the value ...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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1:03:53

Building Revenue Through Human-Centered Relationships | Amelia Taylor | S3:E5
Here’s what we uncovered during this engaging conversation:Embracing Grit and ResilienceAmelia Taylor shares how resilience shaped her journey, inspired by personal challenges and Angela Duckworth’s Grit. Her mindset—...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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1:01:13

Blueprint for Sustainable Growth: Revenue Architecture for SaaS | Roee Hartuv | S3:E4
Here are the core areas we discuss in today’s episode:From Code to Revenue Architecture: A Journey of TransformationRoee’s career started with a degree in computer science but soon transitioned into solution engineering a...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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40:30

Nearbound Sales, Partnerships & Social Selling 2.0 | Jill Rowley | S3:E3
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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1:10:40
