The RevOps Playbook with Laura Adint and Sean Lane

Step-by-Step Guide to Build a High-Growth, Predictable, and Scalable Business

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1. Understand the Power of RevOps

RevOps might sound complex, but at its core, it's about unifying fragmented teams into a cohesive, high-performing revenue engine.As Sean puts it, "In a world where you might have a whole bunch of different silos in your organization, revenue operations transform those siloed, unpredictable organizations into high-achieving, predictable, and scalable revenue engines."By breaking down these siloes, RevOps ensures that all departments work together towards a common goal: revenue growth.Begin by assessing the current alignment of your sales, marketing, and customer success teams. Identify any gaps or disconnects and create a plan to bring these teams into alignment.This could involve regular cross-functional meetings or the introduction of shared KPIs that encourage collaboration.

2. Design with the End User in Mind

RevOps strategies that succeed are based on deep knowledge of the end user."The thing that we really focus a lot on is designing with the end user in mind," Laura admits.It is by spending time with your end users (whether they are internal team members or customers) that you come to understand their daily challenges and frustrations. Therefore, it becomes easy for you to create some solutions that can effectively solve problems they face, reduce friction, and elevate their overall experience.Spend time surveying, interviewing, or shadowing the end users to get an insight into what they need. Use this information when coming up with your RevOps strategy in such a way that it meets real issues and supports your teams.

3. Harness the Power of AI (Carefully)

AI tools can be a game-changer for RevOps, streamlining processes like call recording, CRM updates, and follow-up tasks.

However, as Laura wisely notes, "Just because there's a shiny new tool doesn't mean you have to put it in. And you gotta think about what you already have that might do it."

While AI can boost efficiency, you must ensure these tools fit seamlessly into your existing workflow and don't compromise security.

Evaluate your current tech stack to identify where AI could add the most value without introducing unnecessary complexity. Next, ensure that your security measures are robust before integrating any new tools, and maintain a clear focus on user experience.

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4. Integrate Methodologies into Daily Routines

Rolling out a new sales methodology is one thing; embedding it into your daily operations is another. Consistency is key.RevOps should lead this effort by ensuring that new practices are integrated into regular routines, such as forecast and deal review calls.Update meeting agendas and operational procedures to incorporate the new methodologies.For example, include key questions from your sales methodology in every deal review meeting to help solidify the new practices within your team's daily routines.

5. Foster Creativity Within Your Ops Team

AI and automation are powerful, but the human touch is irreplaceable.

"I actually think when you harness these AI power tools, it's gonna be the ops people the ones who get to inject their own creativity into how these tools are leveraged within the company," Sean admits.

Encourage your team to think creatively about how AI can be used to enhance your RevOps strategy, experiment with different approaches, and share successful strategies with the rest of the organization.

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