The Demand Efficiency Podcast

Podcast

Audio

Demand Generation

Growth

Chris Combs of LinkSquares on the importance of getting the right people in the right seats

In this episode, Elias Rubel is joined by Chris Combs. As SVP of Business Development, Chris is responsible for managing strategic partnerships and corporate relationships across the company.

Chris is a serial entrepreneur who has built multiple companies from concept. He brings a unique perspective on how to build and take products to market, while developing strategic relationships across prospects, customers, and partners.

Episode Outline

[04:39] Chris’s background

[07:16] What is takes to find product market fit

[10:13] What he learned was what success looked like

[11:18] Blueprint for entire future executive to impact

[12:04] Thinking about how a startup would scale

[14:34] Habits to be great at crossing the chasm

[16:35] Refuse to sort of sit and pontificate over like products and product

[17:04] How to find the right people and getting them in the right seats

[19:22] What was hugely valuable and formative for him


Chris' Inspirations

Advisory team at DraftKings and Carbonite


Connect with Chris

LinkedIn

LinkSquares

The Demand Efficiency Podcast

Podcast

Audio

Demand Generation

Growth

Episode outline

[01:30] Daniel’s background

[03:39] How Daniel started out at Sendoso and what attracted him to the company

[04:50] How Sendoso adapted their business strategy in response to the COVID-19 pandemic

[06:48] The three most effective ways Sendoso engaged their customers during the pandemic

[08:22] How Daniel approaches the challenge of keeping organized and keeping his teams aligned

[10:05] How Sendoso prioritizes ICP accounts

[11:40] How Daniel approaches partnership with the sales team

[12:54] The importance of taking the time to establish the proper framework as an early stage company

[15:22] The difference between Go-to-Market and Marketing

[16:50] Daniel’s favorite creative campaigns and what makes a good campaign

[20:07] What Daniel does outside of work to have fun

[22:00] Daniel’s mentors and inspirations


Daniel’s Inspirations

Gwen Bailey-Harbour

Curtis O’Keefe

Steve Rio

Maria Pergolino

Connect with Daniel

LinkedIn


Twitter

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