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David MacIntosh
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Recent Posts
Why the CEO-Led Growth Model Breaks at Scale
Series Overview
As companies grow, GTM breakdowns rarely show up as sudden failures. They emerge as friction. Progress slows, pipelines become less predictable, and confidence in forecasts declines, even as teams work harder and act with good intent. Written from both the marketing and sales lens, this six-part series, Building a Unified GTM Operating Model, explores why scale exposes weaknesses in informal GTM systems and how an intentional operating model restores clarity, alignment, and scalable growth.
| Executive Takeaways |
| CEO-led, informal GTM models break predictably as scale introduces complexity. |
Boost Your Sales with Effective Cross-Sell and Upsell Strategies
Mon, Mar 18, 2024 — In today's highly competitive market, businesses must have a cross-sell and upsell strategy to boost sales and revenue. By offering customers additional or upgraded products or services that complement their original purchase—and presenting them at the right time during the buying process—businesses can take advantage of customer interest and increase the average transaction value.
Navigating Growth: The Role of Fractional Sales Leaders in Transformative Strategies
Thu, Feb 1, 2024 — Today’s trend of hiring fractional executives is gaining momentum among growth-oriented businesses aiming to enhance their management expertise and bandwidth cost-effectively. In this article, I will delve into the dynamic world of fractional sales leaders, exploring their pivotal role in driving revenue growth, providing specialized expertise, and offering flexibility to scale sales leadership based on organizational needs. I will reveal how these leaders contribute to strategic focus, mitigate hiring risks, and deliver quick results, drawing insights from real-world scenarios.