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John McMahon

Veteran enterprise software sales leader and five-time CRO of public software companies, board member of Snowflake and MongoDB, known for scaling sales organizations and mentoring top SaaS sales talent.

Top 10 podcasts with John McMahon

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551 snips
Nov 28, 2025 • 1h 9min

20Sales: John McMahon on How to Hire, Train & Retain the Best Sales Reps | How Sales Changes in a World of AI | Sales Lessons from Snowflake and MongoDB | How to Create and Drive a Sales Process with Urgency

Join John McMahon, a legendary sales leader and board member of Snowflake and MongoDB, as he shares his expertise on hiring top sales reps and adapting to AI's impact on sales strategies. He emphasizes the importance of urgency in the sales process and the need for a strong mindset among reps. John highlights the art and science of sales, discussing frameworks like MEDDIC for deal qualification, and stresses the value of listening as a crucial skill. With insights from his extensive career, he offers guidance on building effective sales teams and driving results.
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41 snips
Oct 18, 2023 • 37min

How to Scale a Billion Dollar Sales Team w/ John McMahon (Board Member, Snowflake)

John McMahon, experienced sales leader and board member (Snowflake, MongoDB) and author of The Qualified Sales Leader, shares playbook tactics for building massive revenue teams. He covers productivity models and hiring timing. He digs into manager-to-rep ratios, promoting vs hiring, attrition signals, and how to find and prepare champions to control buying decisions.
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36 snips
Apr 4, 2024 • 1h 4min

A Closer Look At Champions

John McMahon and John Kaplan delve into champion building in B2B sales, stressing early identification, relationship development, trust building, and value provision. They distinguish between coaches and champions, emphasize the need for authority and influence, and discuss educating champions and aligning them with critical business issues. The conversation also touches on adding value throughout the sales cycle, measuring accomplishment, and setting clear criteria to prevent competition from changing the rules.
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Jan 15, 2024 • 1h 33min

#173 Author of “The Qualified Sales Leader,” John McMahon: The Five-Time CRO

John McMahon, author of The Qualified Sales Leader, discusses the challenges of sales, the importance of persistence, corporate culture vs. coaching culture, identifying sales talent, and the intense nature of being a CRO. They also talk about the significance of building relationships, coaching and showing care in sales leadership, and the defining features of successful companies. Additionally, they explore the concept of PLG, adaptability in leadership, and the importance of grit in organizations.
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15 snips
Aug 25, 2023 • 1h 31min

EP 76: John McMahon (5x CRO and Enterprise Sales Expert) on The Startup Sales Playbook Every Founder Needs

John McMahon, 5x CRO and Enterprise Sales Expert, talks about building an efficient sales org, the difference between a champion and a coach, best interview questions when hiring, the hardest part of transitioning to sales management, and the most common misconception about sales.
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10 snips
Nov 20, 2023 • 41min

Sales Best Practices: The What and How with John McMahon, Author of The Qualified Sales Leader

John McMahon, a former CRO and author of The Qualified Sales Leader, dives deep into the art of sales management. He discusses the importance of simplifying processes to enhance team effectiveness. Listeners learn about the critical role client success plays in revenue growth and the nuances of hiring and training for diverse sales tasks. McMahon also breaks down the MedPIC sales qualification framework, emphasizing structured training and feedback, while exploring the dynamics of authority and influence in sales strategies.
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Jan 28, 2025 • 1h 1min

John McMahon: Former Snowflake & MongoDB Board Member, 5X Public CRO

John McMahon, a seasoned expert in scaling sales teams and former board member at Snowflake and MongoDB, shares invaluable insights. He emphasizes the critical importance of identifying decision-makers and understanding customer needs in sales. McMahon discusses the parallels between fundraising and the sales cycle, offering strategies for effective communication and relationship-building. He highlights the role of active listening and innovative storytelling in mastering sales, while also reflecting on the complexities of leadership and balancing personal life as a CRO.
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Sep 19, 2024 • 1h 1min

What the Best Sales Kickoffs Do

Join sales experts John Kaplan, known for his expertise in event structuring, and John McMahon, a speaker on effective sales kickoffs, alongside MongoDB's Alan Chhabra, who offers partnership insights. They discuss how to create impactful sales kickoffs that motivate teams and align with business goals. Key topics include maximizing participation, the importance of clear messaging, engaging presentations, and the power of role-playing for skill development. They also stress the need for collaboration with partners to enhance the overall event experience.
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May 12, 2023 • 1h 7min

How Ad Creatives Work

Join funny creative director John McMahon as he discusses making carbon monoxide catchy, balancing innovation with brand heritage in advertising, nurturing creativity, generating creative ideas quickly, and evolving ad creative work in the 21st century.
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May 4, 2021 • 49min

Masters of MEDDICC - John McMahon - The GOAT - Greatest Sales Leader of All Time - Episode #5

John McMahon, the greatest sales leader of our time, discusses his new book on qualification in sales and the creative process behind his insights. He shares the importance of persistence, heart, and targeting the right market for success. Qualification extends beyond closing deals and applies to recruiting, managing reps, and engaging with customers. The chapter also highlights the value of preparation, including LinkedIn stalking, and expresses gratitude for the guest's book popularity.

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