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Hey Sales Warriors! We are back hitting your inbox with Issue #43 of The GTM Launchpad. As we sail into February let's dive into a transformative topic yet often overlooked - the power of Sales Collaboration!

It’s no secret that 2023 threw some curveballs our way. But here’s the thing teams that worked together, sharing the load and the wins actually came out stronger!

Why Bother with Teamwork?

More heads, better solutions: When we all chip in we come up with ideas we’d never think of solo

Learn faster together: Sharing what worked and what flopped helps us all get smarter and quicker!

Everyone feels part of something bigger: When we win together it’s a boost for everyone. Makes the tough days easier to get through

Making Teamwork Work

Keep the lines open: Use whatever tools you've got - Slack, email, quick catch-ups - to make sure everyone’s in the loop

Big up the team wins: Got a win? Celebrate it as a team effort. It’s amazing how shared success can pump up the vibe

Play to your strengths: Everyone’s got their superpower. Figure out who’s good at what and mix and match to tackle projects or accounts

From My Playbook

For me learning to lean on my team wasn’t just about getting through the rough patches. It’s been key to every big step forward - from handling the ups and downs of the job market to stepping up as a leader and even starting my own thing

Real talk - working together has taught me we’re all better off when we pool our talents and energy

Whether you’re leading the charge or part of the sales squad everyone’s got something to contribute. It’s about getting stuck in, sharing the load and lifting each other up. That’s how we turn challenges into wins

So as we gear up to harness the true power of teamwork in our sales endeavors let's pivot to shining a spotlight on some incredible folks and tools that are making waves in our industry

Feature of the Week: Jesse Ouellette. The Brain Behind Leadmagic

Let's give a huge shoutout to my friend Jesse Ouellette! The brain behind Leadmagic. Jesse’s made the leap from corporate sales to creating a SaaS that’s all about making those website visits count

If there’s someone who knows a thing or two about navigating the complex world of Go-to-Market strategies and getting your emails noticed, it’s him!

And here’s something cool for you: Jesse’s just rolled out a new cohort. It's a practical deep dive into using AI/Automation to boost your sales, marketing, and ops game

Whether you’re new to the tech or looking to sharpen your skills, this cohort has got you covered. Plus, it’s live, interactive and you get to keep the recordings and templates.

Curious? Check it out here and see if it’s for you: https://lnkd.in/eTFBgRYy

Trust me keeping an eye on what Jesse’s up to can only help us up our sales game

Tool of the Week: ClickUp 3.0

ClickUp 3.0 and ClickUp Brain are changing the game for sales teams. Imagine a tool that knows everything, creates anything and automates your entire project under one roof 🤯

From managing tasks to leveraging AI for insights and content creation! ClickUp is the ultimate ally for sales collaboration

Highly recommend you check it out. As a Founder myself, it helps me stay organized and collaborative with my team

Here are the deets 👉 https://clickup.com/v3

Upcoming Event: Follow-Up Messaging That ACTUALLY Gets Replies

I'm teaming up with Sydney Senior and Leslie Douglas this Thursday, February 8th for a deep dive into crafting follow-up messages that get responses. Not eye rolls

We're tackling everything from timing to tone. Ensuring your next follow-up could be your best one yet

Ready to turn those "maybes" into "let's do this"?

Click here to grab your spot. Let's master the follow-up game together

Alright that wraps up this issue. Remember it's all about teaming up and leveraging our collective strengths

Let's make this year a testament to the power of collaboration. Together we're unstoppable! Keep pushing forward

Tom

^{Thanks for reading, see you again next week at 8 am MST!}

^{- Tom Slocum ✌️}

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