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The Thread Podcast
The Thread Podcast explores the future of enterprise sales in the era of AI.
Hosted by Justin Vandehey, founder of Thread, we bring together top sales leaders, enablement pros, and innovators shaping how go-to-market teams grow and win.
Each episode dives deep into what’s changing in sales—from real-time AI coaching to modern revenue systems of action—and features actionable insights from CROs, RevOps leaders, startup founders, and the technologists building the next generation of tools. Whether you’re scaling founder-led sales or leading a global GTM team, you’ll walk away with new strategies to improve seller performance, accelerate deal cycles, and leverage AI for growth.
If you’re ready to think differently about sales execution and the future of GTM, follow The Thread and join the conversation.
The Thread Podcast
The manager that saved my career, BJ Schaknowski, CEO of symplr
BJ Schaknowski, CEO of symplr joins the aSaaSins pod to talk about:
- How BJ helped me "flip the switch" from being a disengaged poor performer to becoming a top performer at Intuit.
- BJ's guidance on effective leadership and the importance of balancing the "what" (work output) with the "how" (how we accomplish those objectives).
- The importance of being direct and helping your teammates understand the "why" behind your actions.
- The value and importance of bringing your authentic self to work, maintaining a learning mindset, and building a diverse and balanced team.
- BJ's decision to join and lead symplr, his noble purpose, and the opportunity to achieve better health outcomes through the business he's building.
- What should first time founders be thinking about if they want to start a venture in healthcare.
