ConversionXL

MARCH 19, 2020

An article on growth and marketing in the middle of a crisis—the current one or any other—can seem tone deaf. And getting it right during the lean years, Bain reports , has a massive impact on companies’ growth rate after things improve: ( Image source ). Tim Stewart, trsdigital. But nothing gets better if we stand still.

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Sales Pop!

AUGUST 20, 2022

Recently, I had a planning session with a CSO from an HR services firm that had just landed their first large client, a Fortune 500 pharmaceutical company. For major accounts are ecosystems of growth and with the business won, your ability to deliver with excellence sets the stage for long-term growth. Think about it.

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SaaStr

JANUARY 30, 2021

New Products and Workflows Fuel Growth After $1B in ARR. The “core” product often takes you quite far — farther than you’d think — but as some side of $1B in ARR, you need another product to fuel growth from the customer base. Now as we’ll see below, they do sign 3+ year contracts :).

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SaaStr

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

At Slack, they completely reimagined CS as a growth engine. Their unique contract structure, where additional seats came at no extra cost during the contract term, meant CS could focus entirely on driving valuable adoption that would translate into massive expansion revenue at renewal time.

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Salesforce

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Earlier this year, Salesforce launched the Marketing Cloud Growth Edition , a version of our product that is designed with the challenges and goals of small businesses in mind. What you will learn in this blog What is Marketing Cloud Advanced Edition and how does it differ from Growth Edition? Fewer employees, tighter budgets?

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Iannarino

MARCH 2, 2023

The good news is, by helping your buyer with problems related to making a purchase decision and implementing change, you increase your chances of solving the other problems that cause a prospective client to buy your product or service. We describe this idea as being One-Up , meaning you have greater knowledge and experience than your buyers.

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Martech

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The burden of implementation ABM platforms are often self-service. The not-so-hidden high costs and long contracts ABM platforms are expensive. Many providers require long minimum contracts, often locking companies into a year or more of service with six-figure annual fees. This process is far from simple.

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Salesforce

JUNE 2, 2022

People often ask me how Salesforce drives revenue growth the way we do. Salesforce’s revenue has been on a firm upward trajectory for years, and every year we see terrific growth. Because it’s the greatest indicator of future sales bookings, or annual contract value (ACV). This keeps our focus on continued growth.

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SaaStr

MARCH 22, 2023

Scaling Early-Stage to Hyper-Growth Companies With Ed Lenta, SVP and GM of Databricks Back in the early 2000s, people didn’t entirely accept that a virtual machine could be as good as a physical one. Is there a recipe or formula that will predict the success of a pre-growth, high-potential company? It was inevitable. This is important.

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SaaStr

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

60% of Asana’s customers come from self-service, 40% from sales. Asana’s biggest growth is in its $50k+ deals, but its ACV is still just $3,600 … or $300 per month. Pretty amazing to see end-users without budget using a Free edition still driving the majority of growth at $150m+ ARR. It has both (x) 1.5m

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Salesmate

JULY 8, 2020

The amount of time it takes to turn a lead into a customer will depend on the service you are offering, and the price of that service. There are some obvious levers for growth in this stage of the sales pipeline. If you are providing a service, offer at least three price options to a potential client.

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Salesforce

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Over the years, you’ve put a lot of money into your customer service centers. You’ve upgraded technology, upskilled your agents, and invested in 24/7 self-service options. But here’s the thing: Cutting costs can’t come at the expense of customer service. Customer service and profitability go hand in hand.

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ClickFunnels

OCTOBER 12, 2021

A lead is a potential customer who has: Expressed an interest in your product or service. Meaning: Someone who hasn’t expressed an interest in your product or service but whose contact details you have somehow obtained isn’t a lead (e.g. Has provided you with their contact details (typically their email address).

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SaaStr

JANUARY 15, 2021

Like Atlassian, Qualtrics bootstrapped all the way to the growth stage, and did it outside of the SF Bay Area. Only annual contracts, and plenty of professional services (25% of revenue). 99% of its customers are on annual contracts, and 25% of its revenue is from professional services.

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Martech

OCTOBER 19, 2023

It encompasses income generated from first-time customers, upsells, cross-sells and new product or service launches. To find it, do these calculations: Revenue = Sales amount × Average order value (or sales price) For example, you have signed 21 new contracts during the last year, with an average value of $7,500.

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SaaStr

JANUARY 11, 2023

A good example of how driving deal sizes up (see the next point) and strong NRR lets you drive NRR up well about new logo growth. #2. 7% of Revenue from Professional Services — down from 12% in 2018. Just under 7% of their revenues come from services. #4. 80% of customers sign multi-year contracts.

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SaaStr

OCTOBER 18, 2023

So in 2023, Josh came back as CEO again to return the company to growth. Josh is Spending a Ton of Time on the Road With Customers to Get Back to Growth. They Don’t Lose Money on Professional Services. It’s always an interesting challenge on how to monetize professional services in enterprise SaaS companies.

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ClickFunnels

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Note that someone who simply expressed interest in your services by, say, visiting your law practice website, is not a lead unless they have also provided their contact details. Analyze what traits your existing clients have in common, then use that information to target people who might benefit from your services.

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SaaStr

OCTOBER 25, 2021

” and “Something we found really effective at CoursKey, and other vSaaS businesses will likely find as well: Instead of running pilots, sign a multi-year contract but give them an opt-out after 3-6 months. Save them for when growth truly slows. “Self-service trials” — Pedro Góes, CEO InEvent.

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Search Engine Land

JUNE 26, 2024

If you’re ready to realize the full potential of links for your brand or business, this guide will show you the best link building services to watch in 2024. What are reputable link building services? A reputable link-building service also: Conducts competitor research. So let’s get to it! And that’s just the beginning.

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SaaStr

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

From just 8% growth in ’18 to ’19 — hyper-mature — to a stunning 59% growth rate after Covid and to almost 100% year-over-year growth at the end of 2021. I can’t imagine another SaaS leader has even gone from super slow growth to hyper growth at this scale (almost $100m+ ARR).

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SaaStr

JULY 27, 2022

Azure and other cloud services grew a record 40% and the total Microsoft Cloud grew to a $90 Billion run-rate. Azure still growing a stunning 40% year-over-year, 46% including all cloud services. While slightly down from the prior quarters of 50% growth, Cloud is still on an incredible tear. #2. Perhaps most importantly.

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SaaStr

MAY 22, 2024

So while not SaaS, it is “Research as a Service” Or something like that. Steady 14% Growth Since 2013 Has Grown Business From $1.3m in Contract Value The power of steady growth #3. But — it’s one that is very important to many of us that sell into the enterprise.

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Sales Hacker

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Among those that we looked at, sales coaching and sales performance management showed the largest surge across a number of KPIs such as web presence, user reviews, and employee growth — with adoption being the highest at 77%. Within CPQ, Oracle’s implementation is significantly dependent on the Oracle service team and third-party consultants.

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SaaStr

DECEMBER 9, 2021

But Samara’s incredible growth makes it look that way. 0-$500m in ARR in 6 years 72% growth rate at $500m ARR From 64 $100k+ customers in 2019 to 715 today LTV:CAC ratio over 8x pic.twitter.com/lIN3PE1Ehw. Multiple Products and Applications are Key to Growth at Scale. That’s jaw-dropping. Wow Samsara !! $0-$500m

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Veloxy

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

These podcasts cover a diverse range of sales topics, including mastering the sales funnel, customer relationship building, sales psychology, leadership, personal growth, and the latest sales trends and innovations. Real Sales Talk is an excellent resource for individuals seeking modern techniques and business growth tips.

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SaaStr

JULY 13, 2022

as a contract management solution for life sciences, and its built modules and more features on top of that, into a true revenue management solution for the industry. 28% of Revenues from Professional Services — Dragging Down Gross Margins. 28% of their revenues come from services. One that is both is Model N.

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SaaStr

MARCH 30, 2023

PSG is a growth equity firm that partners with software and technology-enabled service companies to help them navigate transformational growth, capitalize on strategic opportunities and build strong teams. We’ll see 2,500+ of the best SaaS founders, execs, and VCs June 6-7 at 2022 SaaStr Europa ! Grab tickets here.

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Veloxy

JUNE 23, 2021

Sure, it may seem challenging at first, but assembling a winning sales team is key to bolstering the growth of your business. If your product or service is a high priced solution that includes customization, then outside sales will work perfectly. However, it all depends on your business model, products, and services.

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SaaStr

JANUARY 4, 2023

They had a bit of dip in growth as they worked to integrate the mega-acquisition of Auth0 — but then went right back to growth. Very Few Professional Services — Only 3% of Revenues. Then it quickly reverted to the same growth as before. 100k+ Customers Fuel Growth. Average contract length of 2.5

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SaaStr

APRIL 6, 2021

Growth fueled by the addition of transactional revenue, not SaaS revenues. Olo’s explosive growth in the past 24 months prior to IPO wasn’t fueled so much by its SaaS revenue, but by transaction revenue as part of orders. And growth was very modest in the early years. This has been key to the accelerated growth. #5.

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Veloxy

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Defining Outside Sales: A Closer Look Outside sales is the practice of selling products and services through direct, in-person interactions, setting it apart from inside sales, which operates remotely. By fostering a collaborative environment, sales organizations can maximize their sales performance and drive continued business growth.

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SaaStr

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

For years, it was Growth, Growth, Growth. Not, for the first time in a long time, it’s Growth + Profits. Now once you hit say, $5m ARR, and the renewals kick in (which rain cash), and the pre-paid annual contracts kick in … you should be able to pull in 120% of your MRR even month in cash, possibly even more.

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Quota Contract Price Growth 117

Search Engine Land

JUNE 26, 2023

Regarding technology, as it pertains to SEO, it’s all about snagging the right services that support your SEO to keep your operations running smoothly. The process evaluates potential SEO service providers based on their expertise, track record, pricing, and contractual terms.

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Search Engine Land

AUGUST 31, 2023

Many agencies are built on the backs of referrals; however, trust can be quickly eroded, leading to ongoing problems maintaining growth and building a healthy, self-sustaining business. For example, we’ll hear of other agencies: Locking clients into long contracts with no out clauses. Building trust is likely to lead to more referrals.

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SaaStr

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

But its growth was very strong, up 67% at $120m, and it’s been rewarded with a strong market cap — $2.25 Albeit one with top tier growth. Huge acceleration in growth post-IPO. Huge acceleration in growth post-IPO. Disco’s growth has been more uneven than most. 5 Interesting Learnings: #1.

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Search Engine Land

JULY 25, 2024

In 2024, it is estimated that overall advertising spending growth in the U.S. Compare this to an average growth of 23.3% But when defending our retainer or contract renewal, businesses want to know how their SEO spend will tangibly impact the bottom line. will increase by approximately 10%. prior to 2020. That’s great.

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