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The Interplay of Executive Debt and Technical Debt in Large Enterprises

Contrary to what you may believe, every business decision that everyone makes inevitably results in outcomes in the form of executive and technical debt. These terms are not new to…

The VC Support Myth: Why Founders Are Opting for Operator-Led Growth Over Venture Guidance

There’s a shift happening in the startup world, and it’s one that should make venture capitalists pause. Founders who once pursued the high-stakes, high-reward path of VC-backed growth are now…

Four Keys to Success in Functionally Organized Companies

Over the years, I’ve seen countless companies organize themselves by function, such as Marketing, Sales, Product Engineering, Finance, and for good reason. It creates clear lines of responsibility, drives efficiency,…

The Hidden Cost of Abrupt Policy Shifts

In recent months, several high-profile companies—Google, Target, Walmart, Meta, Amazon, McDonald’s, Ford, and John Deere—have adjusted their approaches to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. At first glance, these policy…

Your Leadership Book for Avoiding Short-Term Mistakes: Executive Debt Launching Today

We are thrilled to share some exciting news! After months of hands-on research and writing, our new AspireSix book, Executive Debt: Confronting the Long-term Cost of Short-term Decisions, has launched.…

Building a Universal Sales Culture

How Implementing a “Sales Culture” Throughout Your Entire Company Can Transform Your Business When you hear the word “sales,” what’s the first thing that comes to mind? A room full…

Outbound Prospecting

Why It Misses the Mark with Executives We’re all acquainted with the traditional method of outbound prospecting, which includes making cold calls, sending unsolicited emails, and reaching out through LinkedIn…

Order the eBook now: Opportunity Seized, Squandered, Lost: An AI Business Parable

The AI business parable that will inspire and guide you in generating value with enterprise AI.  In today’s fast-paced business environment, understanding and harnessing the power of generative AI is…

The Value of Experience

AspireSix Fractional CXOs vs. Traditional Consultants  Sarah is the founder of a $50M SaaS software company. After years of steady growth, her company now faces a critical challenge: revenue growth…

Prospecting: It’s Not Just for SDRs

As a Fractional Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), one of the most frequent topics I discuss with prospective clients is the evolving landscape of demand generation and the indispensable role of…

The Return of the Full-Cycle Sales Representative

Why the Old Way Is Making a Comeback  The tech sales landscape has undergone a radical transformation during the SaaS era. The prevalent model in many organizations today involves segmenting…

Your Startup Got Funded, Now What?

The Advantages of Engaging Fractional C-Level Talent for Your GTM Plan  Securing funding for your startup is a significant milestone and cause for celebration. However, the influx of capital brings…

One Team, One Dream: Transforming Sales with a Unified Quota

The Power of a Team Quota Model Like sharks swimming to stay alive, companies continually seek innovative strategies to boost performance and maximize revenue. A popular approach that is gaining…

The Strategic Benefits of Fractional CXOs

Recruiting, hiring, and retaining top executive talent is challenging in the current market. Many companies operate with one or more strategic functions of their business without competent, experienced C-level executives…

Is Corporate America Ready for the AI Revolution?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to revolutionize our lives more profoundly than any technology since the electric lightbulb. While the electric light illuminated our nights, AI promises to illuminate the…