C-Suite Sidekick
At C Suite Sidekick, you're the Superhero CEO slaying your business challenges. We feature business advisors, your sidekicks, that help you win the day They share the tips and actionable insights you can use to scale your business and conquer challenges. From growth hacks to leadership insights, this podcast equips entrepreneurs and business leaders with actionable tools to lead smarter and grow faster. Learn from those who have been in the trenches and are winning in today’s competitive world.
Episodes
17 episodes
The Smart Move: Why ‘No’ is Key to Your Business Success
In this episode of C-Suite Sidekick, host Summer Poletti dives into the challenging, yet vital skill of learning when to say "no" as a small business owner. With personal anecdotes and real-world examples, she explains why saying no to t...
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15:08
6 Strategies That Will Drive Profitable Growth Without Increasing Headcount
In this episode of C-Suite Sidekick, host Summer Poletti dives into actionable strategies for scaling your business without the need to hire more salespeople. Learn how to align department leaders, implement a strong demand generation ...
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Protect Your Clients From Poaching: How to Build Loyalty AND Drive Growth
"Protecting Your Clients: How to Build Loyalty and Drive Growth"In this episode of C-Suite Sidekick, host Summer Poletti discusses one of the most overlooked aspects of business growth: protecting the clients you already ...
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Grow Your Revenue Without Hiring More Salespeople, Leverage the Power of AI
In this episode of C-Suite Sidekick, host Summer Poletti dives into how AI can help small and midsize businesses grow their revenue without expanding their sales teams. Sharing real-world experiences and insights, Summer explains how A...
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AI For Non-Techie Beginners: Why You Need to Learn and Easy Ways to Start
In this special bonus episode of C-Suite Sidekick, host Summer Poletti steps away from her usual revenue growth topics to offer a beginner-friendly guide to AI. Designed for non-techies and those who may feel hesitant about AI, this ep...
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5 AI-Powered Strategies to Close Your Deals and Fill Your Pipeline for Q1 2025
Welcome to our 10th episode of C-Suite Sidekick hosted by Summer Poletti! In today’s milestone episode, we'll delve into "5 AI-Powered Strategies to Close Your Deals and Fill Your Pipeline for Q1 2025." Whether you're in financial services or S...
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Why Your Deals Are Stalled - And How to Fix Them
Welcome back to C-Suite Sidekick hosted by Summer Poletti. Today we're diving into a topic that hits close to home for many B2B sales professionals, especially in financial services and SaaS - why deals get stalled and, more cruciall...
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10:55
How to Hit Your 2024 Revenue Goals and Set Yourself Up for 2025 Success: Expert Pipeline Strategies
Welcome back to C-Suite Sidekick, your go-to mini pod for executive insights and actionable strategies. I'm your host, Summer Poletti, and today, we're diving into a vital year-end practice that could make or break your 2024 revenue goals. Whet...
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9:54
7 Strategies For Your Most Successful Conference Season Yet
Welcome back to another insightful episode of "C-Suite Sidekick!" I'm your host, Summer, and today we have a special guest, Amy from "Do What Works," who is here to share her expert strategies for nailing your next trade show. Amy, a seasoned c...
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34:51
How to Find a Good B2B Salesperson: Steal 6 Tips From Me!
Welcome back to C-Suite Sidekick, where we provide you with the actionable insights you need to succeed in the executive world. I'm your host, Summer Poletti, and today we’re tackling a question many CEOs find perplexing: How do you find a good...
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December 31 will be Here Before You Know it: 4 Strategies to Help you Finish the Year Strong
The next in the B2B Summer Sales series. It's still slow and will probably remain so until after Labor Day, but with conference season and plenty of holidays coming up, the end of the year comes up quicker than we realize. GTM Part...
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10:29
Maybe You Need a Break Too, 4 Conversations about Burnout That Everyone Needs to Hear
Welcome back to C-Suite Sidekick. In today's mini-episode, host Summer Paletti tackles the critical topic of burnout in B2B sales. With 91% of people saying stress negatively impacts their work and 61% of sales professionals experiencing burnou...
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12:53
What to do When Everyone (including you) is on Vacation? Cheap and Easy ways you can up your game
Hello listeners! In today's mini-episode of the C-Suite Sidekick podcast, we're diving into the topic of upskilling and learning during the summer sales slowdown. Host Summer Paletti shares her insights on why continuous learning is crucial for...
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16:26
When B2B Selling is Slow - 4 People You Can Call
Hello everyone, and welcome to the C-Suite Sidekick podcast! In today's mini-episode, we'll be discussing what you can do as a salesperson when B2B selling slows down, especially during the holiday season.Our host, Summer, will share fou...
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Improve your Growth with Social Media: 6 Actions that will give you a Boost!
Welcome back to C-Suite Sidekick! I'm your host, Summer, and you're tuning into another insightful mini pod, part of our B2B Summer Sales series. Today, we’re diving deep into leveraging social media for your business growth, focusing specifica...
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6 Easy Steps to Better Sales & Marketing Alignment
Welcome to the inaugural episode of C-Suite Sidekick! I'm your host, Summer Poletti, and today we’re diving into the world of sales and marketing alignment with our first mini pod. In this concise and focused episode, we're tackling a crucial t...
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