Episodios

  • Brennan Petar—Building High-Impact Teams from the Ground Up
    Jun 11 2025

    The path from sales rep to president isn’t always a straight line. But for Brennan Petar of GoGuardian, every twist and turn was intentional.

    In this episode of Go To Market with Dr. Amy Cook, Brennan shares how his frontline sales experience, bold leap into RevOps, and relentless focus on operational clarity laid the foundation for executive leadership.

    From quota-carrying rep to strategic architect of growth, Brennan’s story is packed with practical insights for anyone aiming to scale their impact. You’ll hear how he:

    • Transformed his love of process into a career-defining move into RevOps

    • Built systems that empowered go-to-market teams and won their trust

    • Tackled funding barriers in education with policy-level thinking

    • Uses self-awareness and smart hiring to lead beyond his comfort zone

    Whether you're an aspiring executive, a RevOps leader, or just someone who loves a great growth story, you don’t want to miss this episode.



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    19 m
  • Fullcast + Commissionly: A Conversation with Pete Shelton, CRO at Fullcast
    Jun 4 2025

    In this episode of Go To Market with Dr. Amy Cook, we're celebrating a major moment for Fullcast: our acquisition of Commissionly and the launch of Fullcast Commissions — the newest addition to our Sales Performance Management platform. This marks a significant leap forward for revenue leaders everywhere, particularly in the often-overlooked realm of commission planning.

    Amy is joined by longtime friend and colleague Peter Shelton, Chief Revenue Officer at Fullcast. Pete has spent the last 20 years leading high-performing sales teams across both software and services, and he's one of the few leaders who truly understands the connection between comp strategy, sales motivation, and backend execution.

    During this interview, Amy and Pete cut right to the chase by exploring why commission planning is so complex, what most CROs get wrong, and how Fullcast Commissions—built on the foundation of our acquisition of Commissionly—is changing the game.

    If you're a CRO, RevOps leader, or anyone who's ever wrangled a messy comp plan — you won't want to miss this one.

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    8 m
  • Keith Lutz: Why Relationships Are the Real Engine Behind RevOps Success
    May 28 2025

    If you think RevOps is just about tech stacks and KPIs, think again. In the latest episode of Go To Market with Dr. Amy Cook, we sit down with Keith Lutz—chief information officer and trusted RevOps advisor—to explore why relationships, not just reporting, drive real revenue success. Keith brings a unique perspective to the table, showing how empathy, trust, and cross-functional collaboration are the hidden power tools of high-performing GTM teams.

    Keith’s journey isn’t your typical RevOps story. With experience that spans strategic planning and frontline execution, he’s mastered the balance between process and people. In this episode, he shares how modern RevOps leaders must go beyond governance to become partners across the organization—aligning with teams, listening first, and enabling smarter decisions through shared ownership of strategy and tools.

    Tune in to hear why the future of RevOps is relationship-driven. Whether you’re a sales leader, CIO, or RevOps professional, this episode will give you a fresh perspective on what it takes to align your go-to-market teams and move with real momentum.

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    26 m
  • Rob Stanger: RevOps Reality Check: ICP, Deal Health & the Metrics That Matter
    May 21 2025

    Behind every closed deal is a system, and Rob Stanger knows how to build it. In this episode, Rob joins Dr. Amy Cook to unpack what makes deals convert, why ICPs matter more than most teams realize, and how RevOps can help sales avoid costly funnel mistakes.

    You’ll learn:

    • What signals show a deal is healthy

    • How to align reps with the right prospects
      Why chasing the wrong ICP can wreck your quarter

    • What makes RevOps the real GTM command center

    • Whether you're in sales, ops, or strategy, this episode delivers smart, actionable insight for high-growth teams.

    Hit play and level up your GTM game.

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    26 m
  • Maxwell Nee: The Hidden GTM Risks No One Talks About
    May 14 2025

    What if the real GTM risk isn’t in your budget—it’s in your blind spots? According to Maxwell Nee—CEO, entrepreneur, and go-to-market advisor—most companies don’t fail because they’re underfunded; they fail because they’re misaligned.

    From mismatched team dynamics to muddled messaging and compensation plans that reward the wrong things, risk is often baked into the foundation. But it doesn’t have to be.

    In this episode of Go To Market with Dr. Amy Cook, Maxwell shares a smarter approach to building GTM strategies that are resilient, responsive, and ruthlessly focused. De-risking your go-to-market (GTM) strategy isn’t just about spending less—it’s about moving smarter.

    Here’s how.

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    39 m
  • Nicole Farina: It’s Not About the Tools: True Transformation Starts With Vision
    May 7 2025

    From fashion school in New York City to leading global go-to-market transformation, Nicole Farina’s career journey is anything but traditional, and that’s exactly what makes her perspective so powerful. In this episode of Go To Market with Dr. Amy Cook, Nicole unpacks how lasting change in RevOps starts not with tech, but with vision, strategy, and a team that sees the whole system.

    You’ll hear Nicole’s take on:

    • Why “planned agile” is the secret to balancing speed with purpose

    • How separating systems from data unlocks smarter execution

    • What makes a great RevOps team (hint: it’s more than titles)

    If you're navigating complexity, leading change, or building a modern GTM engine, this episode is your roadmap.

    Listen now to hear Nicole’s full story and insights.

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    21 m
  • Jared Barol: Vertical Strategy Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All: How to Invest Smarter, Not Faster
    Apr 30 2025

    Building a successful vertical strategy takes more than picking the right industries—it’s about timing, investment, and structure. On this episode of Go To Market, GTM advisor and RevOps leader Jared Barol joins Dr. Amy Cook to break down how he built a vertical maturity model that helped Salesforce scale smart.

    From identifying industry signals to fostering startup-style teams within the enterprise, Jared shares what makes verticalization work—and when it doesn’t. Tune in for insights on scalable growth, collaborative ecosystems, and why “glocal” should be your next RevOps GTM buzzword.



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    17 m
  • Peter Ikladious: Companies That Scale Fast Have One Thing in Common: RevOps
    Apr 23 2025

    What’s the secret to company scaling? According to Peter Ikladiouis, product-led growth pioneer and RevOps expert, it’s not about secrets or luck—it’s strategy.

    Most companies talk a big game about growth, but few have the operational muscle to make it sustainable. That’s where Revenue Operations (RevOps) steps in.

    In this episode of Go To Market with Dr. Amy Cook, Peter explains that RevOps drives efficient growth fast by aligning sales, marketing, and customer success. Think of it like a game of Snakes and Ladders: while others slide backward on outdated processes, RevOps leaders can empower GTM strategies to climb quickly toward scalable, repeatable success.

    What makes RevOps so relevant right now? For Peter, it’s the realization that scaling is a formula, not a free-for-all. Growth used to be about throwing bodies at problems. It’s about building smarter systems that unlock revenue potential without burning out your team or your budget.

    Learn how RevOps can provide the framework for disciplined, data-driven expansion—with no more guessing and no more gut feels—just aligned teams, clean data, and measurable progress. Because let’s face it. If you’re not thinking about how RevOps accelerates efficient growth for your business, you’re already falling behind.

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    29 m
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