07 Nov 2025
1h 9m

20Sales: Why You Need a CRO Pre-Product | Why Remote Sales Teams Do Not Work | How Snowflake Built a Sales Machine with Chad Peets

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The Twenty Minute VC (20VC): Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch

In this episode of the podcast, Chad Peets discusses his journey into sales, starting from his early aspirations of becoming a stockbroker to his current role in venture capital. He emphasizes the importance of innate sales ability, understanding customer motivations, and aligning product development with sales strategies. Chad shares insights on building effective sales organizations, the critical collaboration between product and sales teams, and the challenges of maintaining high performance in sales roles. He also touches on the evolving landscape of sales, the importance of adapting to changing employee expectations, and the need for sales leaders to prioritize learning and continuous improvement.

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Part 1: Chad's Sales Journey

Part 2: Sales Team Dynamics

Part 3: Sales Strategies and Challenges

Part 4: Advice and Common Mistakes

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