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Yes, Referral Programs Work for SaaS. But You Gotta Put in the Work. And The Time.

SaaStr

Dear SaaStr: Do Referral Programs Work for SaaS? Well, for sure. But … it almost always takes longer than you think than direct sales: Salesforce announced a little ways back that its partners were the #1 source of its new bookings. 40% of HubSpot’s and Shopify’s and Gorgias’ customers come from agencies and other partners You can see in our deep dive with HubSpot co-founder and chairman Brian Halligan how their revenue from partners isn’t just critical … but

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Coaching for Sales Excellence with Tony Cross

Membrain

Could personalized coaching be the game-changer your sales team needs? Join us in this episode with Tony Cross , CEO of Growth Matters International. Tony has embarked on an incredible mission to elevate the performance of over one million sales professionals by focusing on the empowerment of sales managers and leaders. Discover how Tony's personal journey, including his bold move to Mauritius to expand his business, has fueled his passion for driving success across companies, communities, and f

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SaaStr Podcast #744: A Tale of 3 Worlds: Where SaaS, Cloud, and AI are in 2024 with SaaStr CEO and Founder Jason Lemkin

SaaStr

SaaStr 744: A Tale of 3 Worlds: Where SaaS, Cloud, and AI are in 2024 with SaaStr CEO and Founder Jason Lemkin Key takeaways Market Dynamics and Challenges: The SaaS market is experiencing significant fluctuations, with some companies thriving while others face challenges. Notable examples include Canva growing at 40% with $2.3 billion in revenue, while companies like Salesforce and MongoDB are seeing slower growth and deal contractions.