RevOps Champions

<p>Why is it that some companies scale faster and more efficiently than others, when they have access to the same resources as everyone else? <br /><br />Funding, head count, resources––these things don’t guarantee success in any business. <br /><br />So, what is it that separates the companies that scale efficiently from the ones that struggle to get off the ground?</p><p><br />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.<br /><br />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. </p>

97 | RevOps Wrapped: 2025’s Top AI, Operations & Leadership Insights

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...

11-19
32:21

96 | The New IP Economy: Turning Process Into Property | Tony D'Angelo

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...

11-12
49:01

95 | Finding Your Profit Prompt: AI and Revenue Operations | Andrew James

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...

11-05
42:42

94 | Making Sales Simple: The Art and Science of Human Connection | Hannah Ajikawo

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...

10-29
39:34

93 | Architect Your Future: Using EOS to Run Better Businesses and Lives | Mike Paton

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...

10-22
50:00

92 | HubSpot's Enterprise Evolution: What Leaders Miss in CRM Decisions | Lauren Ryan

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...

10-15
42:27

91 | Problem-First AI Strategy: Automation That Delivers Business Value | Scott Litman

In this episode, Brendon Dennewill sits down with Scott Litman, SVP at Capacity and founder of Lucy AI (acquired by Capacity in 2024), to explore the reality behind AI adoption in enterprise organizations. Scott brings over 25 years of digital transformation experience and shares insights from guiding Lucy's integration into Capacity's AI platform, which now serves over 2,500 companies. The conversation cuts through AI hype to reveal why 95% of enterprise AI projects haven't reached pro...

10-08
41:57

90 | The Human-AI Balance: 10X Your Output Without Losing Yourself | Bella Cowdin

In this episode, Bella Cowdin, HubSpot Certified Trainer and Senior Consultant at Denamico, unpacks the biggest AI announcements from HubSpot’s INBOUND 2025. She shares how RevOps teams can use AI to amplify human potential—without replacing it—while avoiding common pitfalls. Highlights include HubSpot’s recognition that customer data lives beyond its platform, the launch of Data Studio for seamless integrations, and the shift from SEO to AEO (AI Engine Optimization). This episode is a must...

09-29
35:47

89 | Beyond Transactions: Client-First Payment Strategies | Vince Chiofolo

In this episode of RevOps Champions, host Brendon Dennewill interviews Vince Chiofolo, SVP of Revenue Strategy at Dash Solutions and President of the Incentive and Engagement Solutions Providers (IESP). The conversation explores the critical but often overlooked connection between payment experiences and customer retention. Vince reveals that 76% of customer churn can be traced back to poor payment experiences, whether inbound or outbound. The discussion dives deep into how RevOps teams can d...

09-24
42:50

88 | Breaking Franchise Silos with RevOps | Cait Grabowski

In this episode, Brendon Dennewill speaks with Cait Grabowski, Implementation Manager at Denamico. Her experience as a Fractional CRO and GTM Strategist shapes her unique perspective on franchise operations. Cait explores the unique challenges and opportunities facing franchise brands as they work to scale through better systems and processes. The conversation reveals how franchise organizations juggle multiple complex relationships – from franchise development and real estate teams to indivi...

09-17
39:01

87 | The Focus Fix: How Specialization Fuels Growth | Corey Quinn

In this power-packed episode, marketing expert and author Corey Quinn reveals the proven strategy that helped scale Scorpion from $20 million to over $150 million in revenue. Quinn shares his deep specialization methodology - a trademarked approach that transforms generalist professional services firms into industry-dominant specialists. Through compelling stories including a Tesla giveaway that generated 100+ franchise clients, Quinn demonstrates why saying "no" to everyone and "yes" t...

09-10
47:05

86 | HubSpot INBOUND: Uniting Data & Teams for Growth | Sophie Schaffran

Get the inside scoop on HubSpot's game-changing INBOUND 2025 releases! Denamico team members, Alise Kostick, RevOps Strategist, and Sophie Schaffran, Marketing Director, break down key updates through the lens of organizational roles. They focus on how HubSpot is unifying data and transforming how teams work together. This episode is for RevOps leaders, marketers, sales professionals, and service teams who want to understand how these updates will impact their daily workflows and strategic in...

09-03
25:35

85 | The Next Era of Sales: Territory Design and AI | Kevin Davis

In this episode, Brendon Dennewill sits down with Kevin Davis, Founder of BoogieBoard, to explore how territory design can make—or break—sales performance. From his experiences at NetSuite and Google to launching BoogieBoard, Kevin shares how poor territory planning costs companies time, money, and morale. The conversation dives into sales strategy, AI's role in market intelligence, CRM integration, and how to overcome the hidden opportunity costs that stall growth. Whether you're a RevOps le...

08-27
39:07

84 | Scaling Smarter: A People-First Approach to Growth | Kate Donovan

In this compelling conversation, Kate Donovan, founder and CEO of CAMP Digital, shares how she transformed from a dyslexic social worker into a tech-savvy entrepreneur who revolutionized marketing for the home services industry. After being told by Google to "get out of auto" and enter the home services space - which was a "technological desert" in 2018 - Kate built a capacity-aligned marketing platform that has scaled to serve trades businesses across multiple verticals. The episode explores...

08-20
40:45

83 | The Key to CRM Adoption: Understanding User Needs | Kristen McGarr

In this eye-opening conversation, Brendon Dennewill sits down with Kristen McGarr, Founder and Fractional CRO from Adroit Insights, to discuss why most CRM implementations fail and what businesses can do differently. They dive deep into the critical importance of prioritizing people and processes before technology, sharing real-world examples of how this approach transformed a 6-person company into a 21-person team in just six months. Kristen brings her unique perspective as both a CRO and CR...

08-13
42:55

82 | The AI Mindset Shift: Why Simplicity Wins | Tom Lambotte

In this episode of RevOps Champions, Brendon Dennewill sits down with Tom Lambotte, Founder of AI Simplifier, to explore how leaders can shift their mindset and simplify AI adoption within their organizations. Tom introduces his framework of eight AI mindsets, designed to help business leaders integrate AI practically and strategically—without getting overwhelmed. The conversation covers why foundational knowledge is essential, how to avoid overcomplicating tools, and the importance of A play...

08-06
45:51

81 | Franchise Success Secrets: Capital, Leadership & Growth | Nick Powills

In this episode of RevOps Champions, Brendon Dennewill sits down with Nick Powills, CEO of Mainland and franchise marketing veteran, to unpack why many franchise brands struggle to scale. Nick breaks down the true cost of growth, the absence of RevOps thinking in franchising, and why critical metrics like LTV and CAC are often overlooked. He shares how integrating strategic CFOs, aligning operations, and rethinking technology can drive long-term value. Drawing from 20+ years of experience and...

07-30
45:07

80 | The Idea Economy: Vision, Collaboration, and Value Creation | Chad T. Jenkins

In this episode of RevOps Champions, Brendon Dennewill sits down with Chad T. Jenkins—entrepreneur, innovator, and founder of SEEDSPARK CoLAB Partners—for a deep dive into the evolving world of business innovation, structured growth, and the Idea Economy. Chad shares insights from his journey launching over 50 ventures and helping companies across North America scale through intentional, systematized approaches. He unpacks his proprietary icVCR Growth Method—focused on Identifying, Clarifying...

07-18
46:48

79 | Scaling Smarter: Strategic Leadership in the Age of AI | Geoff Woods

In this episode of RevOps Champions, Brendon Dennewill welcomes Geoff Woods—a dynamic leader whose career spans scaling The ONE Thing brand, driving a steel company’s market cap from $750M to $12B, and now guiding executives at the forefront of AI-powered leadership. Geoff shares how his success stems from two key drivers: surrounding himself with the right people and asking the kinds of high-leverage questions that spark real transformation. Together, he and Brendon explore how AI, when use...

07-09
37:56

78 | Breaking AI Barriers: Small Steps for Big Impact | Mike Kaput

In this episode of RevOps Champions, Brendon Dennewill is joined by Mike Kaput, Chief Content Officer at Marketing AI Institute and strategic leader at SmarterX, to talk about breaking down the real-world barriers to AI adoption—and how teams can take small, practical steps that drive big results. Mike shares the evolution of the Marketing AI Institute, which launched in 2016 to help marketers build AI literacy. Today, through SmarterX, that mission has expanded to support cross-functional te...

06-25
45:55

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