We (as experts) actually think Ambition starts at the front, with the sellers. And those who coach and manage sellers.
But this guy makes fried chicken so what does he know
KFC CEO Scott Mezvinsky says ambition starts at the top. The fried-chicken boss tells WSJ that leaders must make their employees a little uncomfortable to drive results.
Why does Hollywood have it out for the sales profession?
Wolf of Wall Street. Glengarry Glen Ross. Boiler Room.
All portray sales in a morally dubious light.
Have never seen this trend with any other profession.
@BTrautschold and I discuss in our new podcast episode, brought to you by @AmbitionSales.
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we think he means "Ambition is contagious ... and super healthy for high performing revenue teams."
And we agree.
Congrats to @scoutedu coming out of our own @ycombinator
Private equity just bought the software that runs 70% of American schools for $5.6B.
Most founders see a monopoly, but Noah saw a wedge.
And if there’s one thing EdTech is most famous for, it’s brutal switching costs.
So how does a YC founder walk in and say, “We’re replacing it”?
In this episode, Noah Fichter (@foahnichter), founder of Scout (@scoutedu), breaks down:
- Why switching costs in education are beatable
- How AI becomes a real catalyst (not just a feature)
- The power of going microscopic before going massive
- What YC actually does to your psychology
- And why ambition is greater than incrementalism
Ambition is contagious. And this one hits hard.
📽️ Watch full episode here: https://t.co/7Kpl12cbYO
Tired: legacy SPM dashboard software vendors selling your sales org 'the big arch' with a new special sauce (ai chatbot)
Wired: AI-first execution OS that activates sellers and delivers outcomes.
Our CEO is in the kitchen 👨🍳
We’re flipping the script on gamification with Challenge Insights a brand-new AI feature built to uncover the real story behind every competition.
No more guessing. Just smarter strategy, better performance, and gamification that actually drives growth. https://t.co/T8DGDJIvyj
Sales reps have tools. Managers need them too.
In this Idea Exchange panel, Brian Trautschold joins Tim Riesterer to break down how enabling managers with competency assessments and rep insights leads to smarter, faster coaching, and stronger teams.
Great teams are built through more than just metrics, they’re built through experiences. 🍞 ✨
We spent the afternoon with Good Neighbor Bread for a hands-on sourdough class, sharing laughs, stories, and a whole lot of carbs.