From Internal Politics to Customer Obsession, The CRO Evolution

Episode #210: Luna Shirley, Chief Revenue Officer at ROI Hunter, and Sanja Gabler, Chief Revenue Officer at Trapets, discuss the most complex growth barriers. They unpack internal alignment, customer obsession, and trust as core levers. They share lessons from long cycles and crowded SaaS markets that turn insights into practical execution.

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(11:38 Summary Video) “Reclaiming Trust in an AI-Driven Marketplace”

Episode #208: In this 11:38 video, Lina Tonk and Efrat Ravid explore the startling finding that over 60 percent of buyers feel deliberately misled by sellers. They explain why AI cannot replace genuine human connection and why brands must combine in-person intimacy with AI-powered listening. Their perspective offers a dual approach to rebuilding trust at scale.

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The Ultimate Trust Builder: Why The Story Is Not About You

Episode #208: Efrat Ravid, Chief Marketing Officer at Quantum Metric, and Lina Tonk, Chief Marketing Officer at Recurly, unpack the top three B2B growth challenges from the marketer’s face in today’s market. They reveal why internal alignment, customer voice programs, and balancing short-term versus long-term priorities fall short without trust programs. Their insights guide executives to prioritize honest conversations over generic campaigns.

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(2:47 Summary Video) “Removing Hiring Friction To Capture Market Share”

Episode #209: In this 2:47 video, Todd Treml explains why labor challenges span every industry. He shares practices that speed hiring and improve conversion. He urges lightning-fast responses and barrier-free onboarding. He shows how purpose and culture attract candidates against large employers.

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CEOs: Labor Is Your Number One Challenge and Your Number One Competitive Advantage

Episode #209: Todd Treml, Chief Executive Officer at Touching Hearts at Home, outlines a 30-year journey leading franchise growth across retail, B2B, B2C, and senior care. He explains franchising as a distribution model for entrepreneurs. He recounts scaling from two stores to 1,200 locations. He shares why home care work delivers dignity and compassion.

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How to Take Win Rates from 25% to 50%

Episode #207: Courtny Cloeter, Chief Revenue Officer at OneSource Virtual, explains how reframing growth expectations fuels accelerated success. He emphasizes the importance of continually revisiting real customer value, engaging deeply with feedback, and cultivating a culture that welcomes constructive feedback. Courtny shares how using the “so what” test prioritizes high‑impact initiatives.

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(5:47 Summary Video) “Leveraging AI Without Losing Human Connection and Interaction”

Episode #206: In this video, Julian Kulkarni discusses the dual role of AI in marketing and trust-building. He praises AI’s ability to automate tasks and generate insights at scale. Julian warns that AI must free up time for genuine human interaction.

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 How to Address the Number One Hidden Challenge for B2B Sellers

Episode #206: Julian Kulkarni, Former SVP and CMO at Reapit, CEO at Tangible Consulting, and Senior Adviser at Accel-KKR, explores the hidden challenge of trust in B2B sales. He explains why companies must first establish internal alignment and credibility. Julian shares data showing 61% of global buyers worry that leaders mislead them. He then outlines how internal trust fuels long‑term customer relationships and sustainable growth.

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(1:50 Summary Video) “Defining the Disruption Economy and Its Impact on Success”

Episode #205: In this 1:50 video, Lina Lugova invokes Taleb’s Antifragile to describe today’s economy as constant unpredictable change driven by geopolitical shifts, continuous tech innovation like the AI revolution, and evolving customer behavior. She explains why everything learned at university is now obsolete and urges leaders to adopt a “goldfish mindset,” letting go of past success or failure to see emerging trends early. Lina emphasizes that old playbooks simply don’t work and continuous adaptation is the new baseline for success.

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How to Define Success in the New Disruption Economy

Episode #205: Lina Lugova, CMO at EPOM, shares her definition of the disruption economy, drawing on Taleb’s concept of antifragility: constant, unpredictable change fueled by geopolitical shifts, AI revolutions, and evolving customer needs. Lina argues that university‑taught playbooks are obsolete and modern leaders need a “goldfish mindset,” letting go of past successes or failures to connect emerging dots early. She also outlines how success now means building resilient, decentralized teams with fast and transparent cross-team communication.

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