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Why is it that some companies scale faster and more efficiently than others, when they have access to the same resources as everyone else?
Funding, head count, resources––these things don’t guarantee success in any business.
So, what is it that separates the companies that scale efficiently from the ones that struggle to get off the ground?
On RevOps Champions, we talk with some of the brightest minds in B2B leadership to answer this very question. Tune in for insights and tips on how to align your people, streamline your processes, trust your data, and leverage technology to grow your business.
This podcast is hosted by Brendon Dennewill, CEO and Co-founder of Denamico, a Diamond HubSpot Solutions Partner and technology consulting firm based in Minneapolis.
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Brady Carlsen didn't set out to build one of the fastest-growing franchise brands in the country, he walked in as a customer and spotted what insiders couldn't see. As Co-Founder and COO of The Back Nine Golf, Brady shares how a deliberate "less is more" philosophy, no food, no staff, no complexity, became the engine behind 160+ locations and 300 in the pipeline. For franchise operators and RevOps leaders managing distributed networks, this episode is a masterclass in building revenue systems...
John Francis, "Johnny Franchise", has seen franchising from every angle: franchisee, franchisor, multi-unit owner, and now strategic advisor to over 50 brands. In this conversation with Brendon Dennewill, John cuts through the AI excitement with two questions every franchisor board should be asking, and most aren't. What you'll hear isn't just about technology. It's about what actually drives performance at scale: clear leadership, franchisee trust, and the discipline to focus on what really ...
Rob Wormley, Founder of WG and Groundcrew Partners, joins Brendon Dennewill to expose the gap most companies never talk about, the distance between a polished positioning strategy and actual revenue execution. Whether you're running a SaaS startup or a home services franchise, the problem is the same: great frameworks gathering dust in Google Drive while pipeline stalls. Rob shares how he helps leadership teams cut through the noise, pick the right 90-day plays, and build messaging that creat...
Ryan Gunn, Founder & Chief Education Officer of Attribution Academy, joins host Brendon Dennewill to unpack why most companies are still getting attribution wrong, and what to do about it. They cover the real roots of sales and marketing misalignment, why chasing MQLs can work against your goals, and how to build an attribution system that drives better decisions instead of interdepartmental conflict. Ryan also shares how AI-powered call transcripts are one of the most underutilized tools...
Steve Maule, Vice President of Global Sales at Acclaro, joins host Brendon Dennewill to explore what happens to revenue teams when growth accelerates, and why clarity and communication are the difference between scaling successfully and exposing misalignment. With over 14 years in the localization and language services industry and a track record that includes onboarding brands like Spotify, IKEA, Nvidia, and Disney, Steve brings a uniquely global lens to challenges every RevOps leader faces....
In this episode of RevOps Champions, Strategic Coach partner Shannon Waller shares deep insights into alignment, growth, and long-term team success. She explains why values and vision are the make-or-break factors for scaling, the difference between entrepreneurial and corporate mindsets, and how leaders can foster growth and unique ability. The conversation covers growth mindset, AI in the results economy, and her framework for self-awareness, team awareness, and business awareness. T...
In this episode of RevOps Champions, host Brendon Dennewill sits down with Rob Triggs, founder of RTR and creator of the CALM Sales Program, to share his journey and unpack what it really takes to scale revenue and build predictable, high-performing engines without chaos. Rob details his unconventional path, from Xerox service technician to top-performing sales leader, which fundamentally shaped his belief that selling is an act of service, not pressure, a concept he argues is universally app...
In this episode of RevOps Champions, host Brendon Dennewill talks with Hayden Stafford, President and Chief Revenue Officer at Seismic. Drawing on 25+years leading go-to market teams at Microsoft, Salesforce, IBM, and Pegasystems, Hayden explains why modern growth depends on a "well-plumbed" revenue system, where sales, success, support, partners, and service operate as one connected engine. Hayden reframes enablement as the strategic translation layer that turns boardroom strategy into...
In this episode of RevOps Champions, host Brendon Dennewill sits down with Peter Fuller, Founder of Workflow Academy and a leading expert in revenue operations, CRM systems, and workflow automation. Peter shares his unconventional path from studying Russian literature to building a RevOps consultancy and training ecosystem, and why the “human” side of RevOps will only become more important as AI adoption accelerates. Peter breaks down the three pillars he teaches (ask better questions in plai...
In this episode of the RevOps Champions Podcast, host Brendon Dennewill is joined by Max Emma, Entrepreneur, Certified Franchise Executive, CEO of BooXkeeping , and Founder of Main Entrance . Max shares the behind-the-scenes realities of scaling a service business into a franchise: why delegation is the first step, how financial visibility becomes a leadership advantage , and what has to be true before a business is ready to franchise. They dig into what breaks when brands franchise too early...
In this episode of the RevOps Champions Podcast, host Brendon Dennewill sits down with Scott Thompson, a 23-year veteran of the franchise industry and Founder & CEO of Your Future Franchise. Scott shares his unconventional journey from first-time franchisee to executive leader across private equity-backed franchise brands, offering a rare inside look at what actually drives sustainable franchise growth. Together, they explore why most franchise brands never make it past 100 open units, ho...
In this episode of the RevOps Champions Podcast, host Brendon Dennewill is joined by Braxton Kilgo, founder of I Believe In You (IBIY), a kindness-driven movement and purpose-led brand built to help people and organizations lead with belief before strategy. Braxton shares how his background running a high-performance B2B lead generation system shaped the way he now scales IBIY by blending belief-driven storytelling with practical, repeatable outreach systems that create real human connection....
In this episode, host Brendon Dennewill sits down with Bill Wilson, Founder and CEO of Pace Pricing and three-time software entrepreneur with over 20 years building and scaling SaaS companies. Bill shares how he evolved from software developer to pricing strategist after recognizing the deep anxiety founders face around pricing decisions. Through his work guiding hundreds of SaaS teams, he's discovered that pricing isn't just a numbers game—it's about alignment, belief, and understanding the ...
In this episode, Chris Cornelison, bestselling author, leadership expert, and founder of SolutionsRx, joins host Brendon Dennewill to unpack how leadership, clear processes, and focused adoption of AI can transform company culture and performance. They trace Chris’s journey from inheriting a one-location pharmacy to building multi-site businesses, developing the Super Culture Framework, and helping organizations balance accountability, joy, and measurable results. The conversation centers on ...
In this special flashback episode, host Brendon Dennewill looks back at the most powerful insights from Season 3 of RevOps Champions. Throughout the year, Brendon sat down with industry leaders, founders, strategists, technologists, and operators who are navigating massive changes in the business landscape. As businesses navigate unprecedented transformation driven by AI's explosion and evolving growth frameworks, this episode distills critical wisdom across three major themes that emerged th...
In this episode, host Brendon Dennewill and Tony D’Angelo—founder of Collegiate Empowerment and creator of the Intellectual Capitalist®—explore how entrepreneurs can unlock hidden business value through intellectual property. Tony reveals how 90% of the S&P 500’s value now comes from intangibles and introduces the concept of “surplus understanding”—the overlooked proprietary knowledge driving much of a company’s revenue. He shares a practical framework for identifying, protecting, and mon...
Do you ever feel like you have all the right tools and opportunities, but your business isn't as far ahead as it should be? In this episode of the RevOps Champions podcast, host Brendon Dennewill is joined by data and AI expert Andrew James to tackle this common feeling of paralysis among today's business leaders. They dive deep into why simply adopting more technology isn't the answer and explore the real source of competitive advantage in the AI era. Andrew argues that the key to leap...
In this episode of RevOps Champions, host Brendon Dennewill sits down with Hannah Ajikawo, founder and CEO of Revenue Funnel, HubSpot modern sales leader, and LinkedIn top voice in B2B sales. With 17 years of experience leading sales and go-to-market teams, Hannah shares her philosophy on making sales simple by stripping away the over-engineered complexity that holds revenue teams back. Hannah challenges conventional wisdom about sales methodologies, arguing that companies often lose sight of...
In this episode of RevOps Champions, Brendon Dennewill sits down with Mike Paton—longtime EOS Implementer, author, and host of The EOS Leader Podcast—to explore how organizations can scale effectively using the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) framework. With over 17 years of experience delivering 2,000+ full-day EOS sessions across more than 150 companies, Mike shares battle-tested lessons on leadership, process, and accountability. He breaks down why Vision and Traction are non-negoti...
Lauren Ryan, Senior Corporate Solutions Engineer and CRM competitive expert at HubSpot, joins Brendon Dennewill to unpack how smart technology decisions can transform business operations from the inside out. Drawing on her experience as the founder of Coastal Consulting—where she specialized in HubSpot-Salesforce integrations—Lauren shares how aligning systems isn’t just a technical upgrade, but a cultural one that helps teams collaborate better and improve quality of life at work. In this ep...
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