Episode Summary
In this episode, Katrina hosts a compelling conversation with Arriel Balogun, a revenue operations (RevOps) expert. They delve into the intricacies of RevOps, explore how its role is evolving in the business world, and discuss personal development and career shifts. Arriel shares her journey from finance to RevOps and how she now uses her experience to coach others. The episode is particularly beneficial for entrepreneurs and professionals in mid-management who are seeking insight into RevOps and its impact on business and career growth.
Key Discussion Points
Introduction to RevOps: Katrina welcomes Arriel to discuss the rising importance of RevOps in business, providing context on how it serves as a bridge between various business functions.
Arriel's Journey: Arriel describes her unplanned entry into RevOps from a career in finance, highlighting her path of taking initiative to understand the full business process.
Challenges in Finance and Collaboration: Discussion on the historical challenges finance departments face, often being the last to know about deals and needing to foster better inter-departmental communication.
Role of RevOps in Business Growth: How RevOps integrates sales, marketing, finance, and product teams to create a cohesive strategy and process improve innovation and efficiency.
RevOps and Personal Development: Conversation around career growth within RevOps, including Arriel’s transition from corporate to entrepreneurship and the mindset shifts involved.
Empowering Women in Business: Katrina mentions the tendency of women to naturally oversee multiple areas, akin to roles in RevOps.
RevOps as a Career Path: Arriel discusses the potential for RevOps and how individuals can identify and leverage opportunities for career advancement.
Importance of Communication and People: The conversation reinforces that developing people and maintaining open communication lines are central to successful business operations.
Guest Bio
Arriel Balogun Arriel is a specialist in RevOps with a rich background in finance and tech. Having transitioned from a corporate role to running her own business, she now coaches others in the field of RevOps. Her focus is on helping companies streamline their operations and empowering professionals to advance their careers.
Recommended Resources
LinkedIn: Connect with Arriel Balogun on LinkedIn.
Website: Visit Arriel's site athttps://infinitelyelevated.com/ for more insights and opportunities to work with her.
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