Levitt The Legend

Levitt The Legend

Author: collide. May 31, 2024 Duration: 51:41

Jeremy sits down with Dave Levitt, co-founder of MOIC Partners, to break down what it really takes to scale a tech company beyond early adopters. Drawing on 40+ years in sales leadership across oil and gas and enterprise tech, Dave shares lessons from building CRM-driven sales engines, achieving massive growth and exits, and why borrowing big-company sales processes can be the unlock for smaller startups aiming for sustainable growth and better outcomes.


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0:00 - Guest Introduction
1:13 - Who is Dave Levitt
10:06 - Technology in the 70s and 80s
15:22 - Sales Meetings in the 80s
19:08 - The Advent of CRMs
24:45 - LiquidFrameworks Overview
25:08 - Origins of LiquidFrameworks
27:30 - Problem Solved by LiquidFrameworks
29:44 - Dave's Involvement with LiquidFrameworks
34:00 - Early Days of LiquidFrameworks
36:40 - Success of LiquidFrameworks
42:35 - Advice for Younger Dave
46:08 - Moovs Introduction
49:09 - Where to Find Dave

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Jeremy Funk hosts What The Funk?, a podcast that moves past the standard industry headlines to find the human pulse of the oil and gas sector. This isn't about market forecasts or technical jargon, but the lived experiences of the people who make this complex world turn. Each conversation delves into personal journeys, the unexpected challenges faced on and off the rig, and the distinct personalities that shape this global industry. You'll hear from engineers, field operators, executives, and innovators as they share stories of problem-solving, career pivots, and the realities of working in a field that powers modern life. Produced by collide., these discussions explore the intersection of business and personal career paths in a way that's rarely highlighted. Tune in for candid, often surprising narratives that reveal the resilience, humor, and ambition driving one of the world's most critical industries. This podcast connects listeners to the voices behind the pipelines, offering a genuine look at the careers and characters defining energy today.
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