Serial entrepreneurs and operators Justin Gray, Josh Wagner & Sean Kester combine decades of B2B and GTM expertise with unwavering honesty to unpack the latest news (fake or otherwise) on The Cheat Code & Friends Podcast. Combined with a rotating guest list of founders, practitioners and investors, the no-nonsense forum gathers fortnightly, holding court to translate headlines into reality and discuss the impact for early-stage businesses. The Cheat Code is just that, the trusted folks we look to for advice and insight, and we hope to bring the same to you.
Tune in for a conversation with Justin Michael, Founder of the Justin Michael Method, on how AI is reshaping sales without replacing what matters most: the human connection.
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Join the hosts for a conversation with Vasant Kamath, General Partner at Noro-Moseley Partners, on what it really takes to win in today’s venture capital game. From navigating high-stakes funding rou…
Listen in as we talk with Craig Coppola, a seasoned investor, entrepreneur, and commercial real estate legend, to discuss the messy reality of startup investing. From assessing founder grit to naviga…
In this episode, we sit down with Chris Ronzio, Founder and CEO of Trainual, to explore how companies can build smarter, more scalable systems for onboarding, training, and internal knowledge managem…
Join us for a conversation with Jared Fuller as he shares his unique journey from the world of B2B and GTM partnerships to the forefront of education reform. As Partner and Chief Operating Officer of…
Join us for a lively conversation with Dan Tyre, one of HubSpot’s earliest employees and a passionate advocate for startup growth, sales excellence, and lifelong learning. With humor and energy, Dan …
Listen in for a conversation with Jason and Sam Yarborough on what it takes to build a business and their experience building Arcadia, a consultancy focused on partner programs. From the challenges o…
Gregg Scoresby, Founder and Managing Partner of Phoenix Ventures, joins the hosts to break down the traits that separate winning Founders from wannabes. From hiring blind spots to co-founder clashes,…
What’s the real story behind funding a startup today? Greg Head, founder of Practical Founders, joins the hosts to break down the world of bootstrapping vs VC funding. From capital strategy to AI-dri…
Marketing has never been more complicated or more important. In this episode, Kyle Lacy, CMO of Docebo, joins the hosts to unpack the chaos: from hiring in a fragmented job market to redefining marke…
In this episode, Stacey Lewis, founder and CEO of HR Interrupted, sits down for a brass-tacks conversation on how startups and high-growth businesses can navigate the murky waters of human resources …
The hosts welcome Scott Albro to their podcast for a discussion on venture capital trends and AI. They compare B2B vs. B2C AI adoption, emphasizing outcome-driven solutions. Together they explore AI’…
From the GTM Cheat Code to ‘The Cheat Code and Friends,’ season 4 kicks off with the core crew only as Justin, Josh and Sean introduce this season's new format and cover some burning topics revealed …
Join us for the Season 3 finale! Kyle Lacy dives into the pivotal role marketing plays in achieving goals across the business and how owning a number is key. From navigating top-down and bottom-up re…
In this episode, Amanda Kahlow dives into how embracing change with love and leading with emotional intelligence can transform the way we work and connect. She explores the evolving role of AI in mar…
In this episode, marketing leader, concert photographer, and author Jason Miller explores the foundational marketing pillars of brand, events, and community. Together, Jason and the hosts unpack what…
In this episode, we sat down with David Meerman, limited partner and strategic advisor at Stage 2 Capital, to discuss the power of newsjacking and how it helps brands capture attention and drive lead…
In this conversation, hosts Sean Kester and Justin Gray sit down with Eric Martin, senior vice president of marketing at Stack Overflow, to discuss the critical alignment between marketing and financ…
Join hosts Josh Wagner and Justin Gray for a conversation with Pablo Gonzalez, the co-founder and CEO of Be The Stage. They discuss the importance of super consumers and engineering moments where pro…
Tune in as hosts Josh Wagner and Justin Gray chat with Adam Needle, CEO and co-founder of ANNUITAS, Inc., on the importance of the customer journey in go-to-market strategies. Adam emphasizes the ne…