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Exploring and unpacking the combined sales and marketing motions, tactics and metrics that create results for traditional B2B businesses. Hosted by Steve Whittington and presented by Roadmap Agency.
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In this episode of Driving Growth, host Steve Whittington breaks down why most B2B sales plans fail and how revenue leaders can build a plan that actually drives predictable, profitable growth. Drawing on real-world go-to-market experience, Steve walks through the six core components of an effective sales plan — from clear revenue targets and ICP definition to sales motions, metrics, resourcing, and team structure — and explains how to replace guesswork with pipeline math and unit economics. ...
In this episode of Driving Growth, host Steve Whittington is joined by Christie Hewlko, lead researcher behind the 2025 Go-To-Market Readiness Index, to unpack what’s really holding traditional B2B companies back from predictable revenue growth. Drawing on insights from nearly 50 organizations, they explore common go-to-market gaps around ICP definition, sales process documentation, CRM adoption, metrics, customer retention, and sales discipline. This conversation offers practical, low-effort...
In this special roundtable edition of Driving Growth, host Steve Whittington is joined by three seasoned sales leaders — George Leith (AdCellerant), Leslie Venetz (The Sales-Led GTM Agency), and Robbie Butchart (Blackbook.AI) — to debate the future of B2B selling. Together, they unpack what outdated sales tactics must stop, how buyer expectations are shifting, which “old-school” approaches are making a comeback, and what modern sellers must do to build trust and predictable revenue in 2026. F...
In this special kickoff to Season Two, host Steve Whittington and producer Michael Morreale look back at a full year of conversations with top B2B leaders to uncover the five fundamental truths of go-to-market success. Drawing on insights from founders, CEOs, sales innovators, and industry experts, this retrospective episode explores the themes that consistently drive predictable revenue, including deep customer understanding, specialization, modern sales, team alignment, and people-first lea...
Welcome to Season 2 of the Driving Growth Podcast, the show for traditional B2B companies building modern, scalable go-to-market systems. In Season 1, we unpacked the fundamentals of GTM strategy and learned from leaders who shared how their sales and marketing engines matured over time. This season, we’re going deeper and shifting the conversation from plans to performance. You’ll hear practical insights on: - Turning sales and marketing plans into a unified revenue plan - Trade shows, net...
In this episode of Driving Growth, Steve Whittington sits down with go-to-market veteran Kirko Papajanis to unpack 25 years of building revenue systems across technology, enterprise sales, and B2B markets. Kirko shares actionable insights on hiring for humility, defining results-based roles, building data-driven GTM motions, and using research-backed ABM strategies to unlock predictable revenue. The conversation also dives into modern AI tools for revenue operations, customer journey audits, ...
In this bonus episode of Driving Growth, Steve Whittington, CEO and strategist, shares his insights on the integration of sales and marketing, the importance of trade shows, and the evolving customer journey. He emphasizes the need for alignment within revenue teams and the role of AI in enhancing productivity. The discussion also covers the significance of customer experience and the necessity of validating customer journeys to ensure effective marketing strategies. Our special thanks to An...
In this episode of Driving Growth, host Steve Whittington tackles one of the biggest challenges in B2B sales: the difference between forecasting and “hopecasting.” He breaks down how to move from intuition-driven projections to math-based, measurable forecasting systems built on deal velocity, close rates, and retention data. With practical insights on how to map growth from existing accounts and fill pipeline gaps, Steve shares a clear roadmap to turn revenue goals into predictable outcomes....
What does it take to grow a manufacturing business across three generations? In this episode of Driving Growth, host Steve Whittington sits down with David Koss, President of Hunter Wire, to explore how customer-centric values, repeatable systems, and account-based growth strategies are shaping the company’s future. David shares lessons from transitioning into leadership, balancing legacy with modernization, and building a value proposition rooted in solutions and relationships. Whether you’r...
AI isn’t the future of sales, it’s happening right now. In this solo episode of Driving Growth, host Steve Whittington breaks down the five foundational AI plays every B2B sales team should be using today. From lead profiling and AI-powered call recaps to proposal creation, email drafting, and deal analysis inside CRMs, Steve shares practical ways to accelerate pipelines, reduce workload, and close more deals. If your team hasn’t yet embraced these AI basics, this episode is your blueprint fo...
In this episode of Driving Growth, Steve Whittington sits down with veteran sales leader Lenny Andrichuk to explore the human side of sales. From his early days selling newspapers to decades of building business development in engineering, Lenny shares timeless lessons on why trust, authenticity, and genuine connection matter more than quick wins. He unpacks how long-term contracts are built on relationships, why retention often beats acquisition, and how to reframe sales as creating impact a...
Welcome to a special bonus edition of the Driving Growth podcast. In this guest appearance, Steve Whittington talks about growth strategies, go-to-market systems and work life balance with E-coffee with Experts. From riding the dot-com wave (and crash) to running two successful businesses today, Steve breaks down what actually works when it comes to growing a B2B company. He shares why most sales forecasts are just “hope-casts” (you’ll love that term), how to build predictable revenue using...
In this episode of Driving Growth, host Steve Whittington breaks down the power of a demand generation map and why every B2B company needs one. He explains how mapping your customer journey helps you create, capture, and nurture demand more efficiently while aligning marketing and sales into a single system. From understanding your buyers and reducing leaks in your funnel to tracking the right metrics and shortening deal velocity, Steve shows how a demand generation map becomes the GPS for pr...
Shannon Harvard, VP of Sales at Overstory Media Group, joins host Steve Whittington to discuss what it takes to build a go-to-market system from the ground up. Shannon shares lessons from her corporate media background and how she applied them in the startup world, from establishing KPIs and sales infrastructure to navigating crises with resilience. She also dives into the importance of authentic leadership, empowering teams in hybrid environments, and using transparent data systems to drive ...
Host Steve Whittington breaks down the art of the discovery call, showing why it’s the most critical step in building a predictable revenue system. In this solo episode, Steve walks through how to prepare with research, use the ACE framework (Agenda, Confirm, Expectations) to structure conversations, and apply active listening and playbooks to uncover true customer needs. He also shares best practices for documenting and closing calls with clear next steps, turning discovery into a repeatable...
Sales leader and author Leslie Venetz joins host Steve Whittington to share her proven strategies for outbound sales success. In this episode, Leslie unpacks the critical role of active listening, how to shift from product-centric to outcome-focused messaging, and what it takes to build a repeatable revenue pipeline. She also discusses how to foster trust-based sales cultures, why cold calling still works, and key takeaways from her new book Profit Generating Pipeline. Whether you're leading ...
In this episode of Driving Growth, Steve Whittington dives into one of the most overlooked growth levers in B2B: account management. Learn how to tier your accounts, create actionable account plans, and operationalize your customer retention and expansion strategies. Whether you're managing a dealer network, running a professional services firm, or building a go-to-market system for your manufacturing business, this episode outlines the step-by-step process for transforming your post-sale app...
In this episode of Driving Growth, host Steve Whittington sits down with Brett Schmidt, CEO and co-founder of CORR Grain, to explore how a Saskatchewan-based startup became a major force in Western Canada’s agriculture sector. Brett shares how deep customer listening, a strong internal culture, and CRM adoption helped CORR Grain scale sustainably. Tune in to hear real-world insights on account management, customer retention, and building a data-driven go-to-market system in a traditional B2B ...
In this episode of Driving Growth, Steve Whittington unpacks how implementing a weekly sales scorecard can transform your B2B team's performance. Learn why most teams miss revenue targets—not due to lack of effort, but lack of clarity on leading indicators—and how to fix it with a mathematical model, regular measurement, and a system-driven culture. If you're ready to turn your business into a revenue factory, this episode is your blueprint. Download the Revenue Factory Toolkit at roadmapagen...
Chad Jones shares the journey from working at Apple to founding Push Interactions, a custom app development firm. He reflects on the pivotal role of brand positioning, evolving sales strategies, and learning the hard truths of go-to-market execution. Chad opens up about transitioning from founder-led sales, the missteps in hiring, and how aligning with the right clients has led to their most successful year yet. Download the Revenue Factory Toolkit at roadmapagency.com/podcast and start turni...
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