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The Low Production High Value ShowBuilding Relationships Through Gifting (w/Kris Rudeegraap)In this conversation, Kris Rudeegraap, co-founder and co-CEO of Sendoso, discusses with Andrew the evolution of the company, its response to the pandemic, and the importance of personalization in corporate gifting. He shares insights on navigating challenges in scaling the business, the significance of customer success, and the unexpected industries that have adopted Sendoso's services. Kris also reflects on his leadership journey, the fundraising process, and the strategic planning that guides Sendoso's growth. He emphasizes the importance of adaptability and listening to customers in the entrepreneurial journey.2025-03-2843 min
Drop The Mic with Jason Hunt#220 - Kris Rudeegraap: The Future of Gifting, AI, and Experiential MarketingKris Rudeegraap, Co-Founder and CEO of Sendoso, joins Drop The Mic to break down how experiential marketing, personalized gifting, and AI-driven strategies are transforming sales and customer engagement.Kris shares real-world stories and proven strategies that help businesses cut through the noise, create memorable experiences, and leverage direct mail in a digital-first world. From gifting a rack of ribs to sending rubber chickens — Kris explains why human connections still win deals.We dive into:🎯 How to use gifting to stand out and close deals📈 The rise of AI in marketing and direct mail🎁 Why...2025-03-2531 min
Confessions of a B2B EntrepreneurA Day in the Life of a B2B SaaS CEO with Kris Rudeegraap of SendosoKris Rudeegraap's LinkedInKris Rudeegraap's X (Formerly Twitter)Kris Rudeegraap's Email: kris@sendoso.comSendoso’s LinkedIn Sendoso's WebsiteSendoso's Case StudiesConfessions of a B2B Entrepreneur is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.soCheck out our five most downloaded episodes:How To Start A Movement with David Heinemeier Hansson of 37signalsChris Walker Rants On Dark Social, Creating Demand & Company BuildingCEO Spends 70% Of Time On His Personal Brand? Guillaume Moubeche Shares AllOLD WAY/NEW WAY with Adam Robinson of Retention.comNathan Latka Shares His “King-Maker Strategy"Hit me up on Twitter or LinkedIn with...2025-03-2027 min
The Building Blocks PodcastA $152M Bet on Human Connection | Kris Rudeegraap | SendosoIn this episode of Building Blocks, we dive deep with Kris Rudeegraap, Co-founder and CEO of Sendoso, an AI-enhanced gifting platform that's revolutionizing how companies build authentic connections with customers and prospects. From selling mistletoe as a kid to building a company that's raised $152M in venture funding, Kris shares his entrepreneurial journey and insights on scaling both software and physical operations globally.Guest: Kris RudeegraapLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rudeegraap/Connect with Daivik: https://bento.me/daivikFollow the Podcast: https://bento.me/thebbpodTopics:0:00: Introduction2:40: Early entrepreneurial experiences and Silicon Valley influence8:15: Building Sendoso and validating the initial...2025-03-0436 min
The B2B BRAND180 Podcast with Linda FanarasBoost Your B2B Sales with Direct Mail and Gifting Strategies featuring Kris Rudeegraap of SendosoIn this episode of B2B Brand180, Linda interviews Kris Rudeegraap, co-founder and CEO of Sendoso, a leading direct mail and gifting platform. Chris discusses his extensive experience in sales and how Sendoso helps businesses streamline their direct mail and gifting processes. He shares valuable insights and examples on the benefits of personalized gifts in sales and marketing, detailed case studies, and how both small and large companies can leverage Sendoso to enhance their strategies and build stronger customer relationships.01:40 Use Cases for Direct Mail and Gifting02:51 ROI and Case Studies04:43 Small Companies...2025-02-1412 min
Deconstructing DataAI, Growth Ops, and Rethinking Sales Strategies with Kris Rudeegraap, Co-CEO of SendosoIn this episode ofDeconstructing Data,Jessie Lizak (Fractional CMO at BDEX) andDavid Finkelstein (Founder & CEO of BDEX) sat down withKris Rudeegraap, Co-CEO of Sendoso, to explore how AI is revolutionizing corporate gifting and direct mail.✅ AI-driven gifting is enhancing personalization and increasing engagement.✅ Direct mail is making a comeback—outperforming email in key metrics.✅ A recentHockeyStack study found that gifting doubled win rates and sped up deal closures by 29%.✅ Companies likeGong and Gainsight are generating millions in pipeline from personalized gifts.✅ AI-poweredSmart Messaging & Smart Send are making it easier to send the right gift...2025-02-1041 min
FiredUp! - The Startup Marketing PodcastHow to Make Direct Mail Work in 2025 with Kris RudeegraapEveryone who has been in the industry for some time is familiar with or has experience with direct mail, or rather, the falling off of this marketing strategy. Kris Rudeegraap is here today as he unpacks the resurgence of direct mail and, more specifically, how startups can integrate direct mail into their marketing campaigns. This week, episode 73 of the FiredUp! podcast is about how to make direct mail work in 2025!Download the Multiplier Marketing Megapack today. Exclusive offer for all our listeners — get all our Startup Guides in one go! Over 50 pages of...2025-01-3034 min
PRODUCTEA with Leah, Growth & Senior Leadership92: Kris Rudeegraap - New Marketing Channels for 2025 and Product-Led Sales Kris Rudeegraap, Co-CEO of Sendoso, talks about Sendoso’s journey from plg to sales-led back to plg and what all of this has to do with personal branding in B2B marketing. Why is Sendoso betting on physical advertising channels like gifts and direct mail as a provider, and what does he see the future of getting attention from the market looking like with AI changing everything?TakeawaysCompanies are exploring underutilized marketing channels for 2025.Direct mail and gifting are emerging as effective marketing strategies.The evolution of Sendoso reflects the need for both sal...2025-01-2649 min
B2B Revenue RebelsTurning a Sales Tactic Into a 400+ Person Company - Kris Rudeegraap, Co-Founder/Co-CEO of SendosoToday’s episode welcomes Kris Rudeegraap, Co-founder and Co-CEO of Sendoso, the leading Sending Platform,that helps companies stand out by giving them new ways to engage with customers throughout the buyer’s journey.A big part of Sendoso’s success is the fact that Kris built a platform based on his own domain expertise in sales. Back in 2014, he was an individual contributor who implemented strategic gifting as part of his sales strategy. He noticed exceptional outcomes tied to a very manual process and thought of building a better way.Fast forward 8+ years, Sendoso is a s...2025-01-1429 min
The B2B Revenue Executive ExperienceEpisode 338: Rethinking Customer Engagement Through Gifting with Kris RudeegraapIn this episode of The B2B Revenue Executive Experience, Kris Rudeegraap, Co-founder and Co-CEO of Sendoso, joins host Cory Cotten-Potter to discuss the transformative power of gifting and direct mail in sales, the evolving role of AI in customer engagement, and innovative strategies for optimizing go-to-market efforts.Now that you know how personalized gifting might skyrocket your sales numbers, discover the full list of episodes at The B2B Revenue Executive Experience. If you enjoy the show, instructions to rate and review it are found here.Guest: Kris Rudeegraap, Co-founder and Co-CEO of Sendoso2025-01-0732 min
Demand Gen Studio065. The Role of Gifting in Demand Generation with Kris RudeegraapIn this episode of Demand Gen Studio, we sat down with Kris Rudeegraap, CEO of Sendoso, about the role of gifting in demand generation. Sendoso is an AI-Enhanced gifting and direct mail automation platform founded to automate corporate gifting and direct mail.
We discussed the importance of personalizing gifts to create meaningful impressions, and how gifting can complement digital marketing strategies. Kris shares his insights on cost considerations, the effectiveness of combining channels, and actionable strategies for implementing gifting in marketing and sales efforts.
We hope you enjoy!
2025-01-0326 min
The Predictable Revenue Podcast373: From 0 to 100 Customers: Channels, Challenges, and Wins with Kris RudeegraapSendoso's early success didn’t come from chance. It resulted from solving a real, overlooked pain point in the market. By blending founder-led outbound sales with a sharp understanding of buyer challenges, Co-founder Kris Rudeegraap and his team secured their first customers and laid the groundwork for scaling. Highlights include: Startup Sales and Marketing Strategies (12:46), Pricing Strategies and Early Customers (29:04), And more… Are you looking to create repeatable, scalable, and predictable revenue? We can help! ► https://predictable.fm/get-growth2024-12-1941 minThe Predictable Revenue Podcast373: From 0 to 100 Customers: Channels, Challenges, and Wins with Kris RudeegraapSendoso's early success didn’t come from chance. It resulted from solving a real, overlooked pain point in the market. By blending founder-led outbound sales with a sharp understanding of buyer challenges, Co-founder Kris Rudeegraap and his team secured their first customers and laid the groundwork for scaling. Highlights include: Startup Sales and Marketing Strategies (12:46), Pricing Strategies and Early Customers (29:04), And more… Are you looking to create repeatable, scalable, and predictable revenue? We can help! ► https://predictable.fm/get-growth2024-12-1941 min
This is Growth!6x Engagement, 29% Faster Deals: The Art of Strategic Gifting with Kris Rudeegraap (founder of Sendoso)In this festive episode, I sat down with Kris Rudeegraap to unwrap the magic of gifting in business. Spoiler alert: it’s not just a nice-to-have—it’s a must-have! 🎁
We dive into the transformative power of gifting and direct mail, answering key questions like:✨ How do you seamlessly integrate moments of delight into the customer journey—without treating them as an afterthought?🎉 What are some standout examples of how teams are using gifting to supercharge sales and create unforgettable post-sales experiences?💡 What’s the ROI of gifting, and how can you make a compelling case to yo...2024-12-1931 min
Selling the CloudUnboxing Innovation: How Kris Rudeegraap Built Sendoso into a Market LeaderIn this episode of Selling the Cloud, co-hosts Mark Petruzzi and KK Anderson sit down with Kris Rudeegraap, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Sendoso, to discuss his journey from being a successful sales executive to building the leading sending platform that’s reshaping how businesses connect with prospects and customers.What You’ll Learn:Kris’s Entrepreneurial Journey: From selling mistletoe as a kid to creating Sendoso, Chris shares the pivotal moments that sparked his transition from sales rep to founder.Scaling a Business: Learn how Kris and his team bootstrapped their way to $400K ARR, then scaled...2024-12-1846 min
OnBase: Smashing Sales and Marketing MisalignmentsEp. 508 | The CEO’s Guide to Transforming Thought Leadership into Sales SuccessEpisode Summary
In this episode of OnBase, host Chris Moody talks with Kris Rudeegraap about innovative approaches to thought leadership, the use of AI tools, and leveraging direct mail to break through email saturation and create personalized customer experiences. Kris shares his journey from Silicon Valley software sales to founding Sendoso, a category-defining direct mail and gifting platform. The conversation dives into actionable strategies for building a thought leadership culture, using AI for smarter engagement, and orchestrating complex sales processes. Kris highlights how combining creative campaigns, social media, and direct mail can generate significant pipeline growth and...2024-12-1624 min
Market Impact InsightsGetting Personal - Kris RudeegraapSendoso Co-CEO & Co-Founder Kris Rudeegraap shares how his experience as a sales professional was a true "superpower" in successfully founding and growing his company. His servant leader mindset of "working for my employees, not the other way around" creates a healthy, vibrant culture that fuels sustainable growth. He's never lost an appreciation for the value of relationships in knowing that your network IS your net worth.2024-12-1228 min
Content Disrupted: Bold Takes on Brand MarketingRedefining Customer Engagement in the AI Era: Insights from Kris RudeegraapIn this episode, Kris Rudeegraap, co-founder and co-CEO at Sendoso, shares how businesses can foster meaningful customer connections in today’s hybrid and AI-driven landscape. He touches on leveraging data for hyper-personalization, bridging gaps in customer engagement, and leveraging gifting as a strategic tool. Kris also delves into how Sendoso evolved from a manual concept to a scalable solution that empowers sales and marketing teams to drive growth and build lasting relationships.Episode Highlights:[01:03] Kris’s Journey: From Sales to Founding Sendoso[03:02] Leveraging Personalization to Redefine Customer Engagement[06:55] The Changing Playbook for Hybr...2024-12-0546 min
The Covert CodeDirect Mail Done Right: Kris Rudeegraap’s Strategies for Engagement | Covert Code | EP 40This week on The Covert Code Podcast, we dive into "Direct Mail & Gifting Strategies" with Kris Rudeegraap, Co-CEO of Sendoso, the leading platform for personalized gifting and direct mail solutions. Kris shares how companies can create meaningful connections with prospects, clients, and employees through thoughtful gifting strategies that drive engagement and boost business success. With years of experience scaling Sendoso into an industry leader, Kris brings invaluable insights into building authentic relationships and leveraging direct mail as a powerful marketing tool. Tune in to learn how to make your outreach more impactful and stand out in today’s competitive market.
BU...2024-11-2916 min
Sales POP! Podcasts: Insights from Top Experts in Sales, Marketing, Leadership & More.The Power of Personalized Gifting in Sales Outreach with Kris RudeegraapRedefining Sales Outreach with Gifting In this episode, Kris Rudeegraap explains how Sendoso uses AI and data to personalize gifting and revolutionize customer engagement. From streamlining logistics to automating gifting actions, Sandoz empowers teams to stand out in sales. Explore tips for leveraging gifting at every touchpoint to drive results and foster lasting connections2024-11-2919 min
Marketing B2B TechnologyThe Future of Marketing through Gifting and Direct Mail - Kris Rudeegraap - SendosoKris Rudeegraap, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Sendoso, shares how his experience in software sales led him to create a platform simplifying personalized gifting and direct mail. With global fulfillment centers and a robust marketplace, Sendoso helps marketers connect with prospects more effectively by leveraging personalization.
Kris highlights Sendoso’s competitive advantages, including enterprise-grade features, data capabilities, and successful campaigns for many brands. He underscores the importance of multi-channel marketing, creative strategies, networking, and long-term brand growth, showcasing how gifting can transform B2B outreach.
About Sendoso
Sendoso is a direct marketing automation platform th...2024-11-2823 min
The Doctor of Digital™ GMick Smith, PhDHow Do I Unlock Business Growth with Direct Mail and Gifting? Kris Rudeegraap Promo Episode #DCXXXII The Doctor of Digital™ G. Mick SmithThe purpose of the show is to transform your business and life with education and inspiration. I introduce busy business leaders to trends in business, technology, and marketing to highlight people you should know.First ParagraphAre you tired of feeling like your marketing efforts are stuck in a rut? Are you struggling to connect with your customers and drive business growth? Join us as we explore the innovative strategies that are revolutionizing the way companies engage with their customers. Our guest, Kris Rudeegraap, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Sendoso, will share his expertise on leveraging direct mail an...2024-11-2503 min
Hustle Inspires Hustle with Alex QuinKris Rudeegraap on Building Sendoso and Transforming B2B Gifting // EP 161In this episode of Hustle Inspires Hustle, host Alex Quin sits down with Kris Rudeegraap, CEO and Co-founder of Sendoso, a leading platform in B2B gifting. Kris shares how his experience in sales inspired him to create a solution that modernizes traditional gifting with personalization and seamless integration into sales and marketing processes. By addressing the challenges of building meaningful business connections in a digital age, Sendoso has enabled over 80,000 users to drive engagement and revenue through innovative gifting strategies, generating $250 million in marketplace spending. The conversation highlights how AI and data-driven tools have transformed gifting into a...2024-11-2220 min
B2B Revenue LeadersThe truth behind gifting in B2B | Kris Rudeegraap (Sendoso)In this episode, Dustin interviews Kris Rudeegraap, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Sendoso, to discuss the innovative role of gifting in B2B sales. They explore how personalized gifting can enhance customer engagement and drive sales effectiveness beyond traditional outreach methods. Kris shares his insights on leveraging automation and AI to streamline sales processes, allowing teams to focus on high-value interactions while reducing manual tasks.
Key takeaways include: understanding the importance of hyper-personalization in gifting, utilizing automation tools like Clay to enhance SDR productivity, and implementing strategic gifting approaches that align with buyer intent to create meaningful connections.2024-11-1221 min
SaaS Backwards - Reverse Engineering SaaS SuccessEp. 141 - How Gifting Helps SaaS Companies Break Through the Noise - with Kris Rudeegraap, Co-CEO and Co-Founder at SendosoGifting can be a powerful outbound strategy that captures attention far more effectively than an email. In this week’s SaaS Backwards podcast episode, we spoke with Kris Rudeegraap, Co-CEO and Co-Founder at Sendoso, a gifting and direct mail platform that helps revenue teams 6x second call rates, double win rates, and close deals 29% faster.Kris shared how his background in software sales and experience with gifting inspired him to create Sendoso. He provided insights into the company’s initial go-to-market strategy, its evolution from a "growth at all costs" mindset to a more efficient, profi...2024-11-0822 min
The Snoball EffectTransforming Customer Relationships through the Art of Gifting w/ Kris Rudeegraap [PLAYBOOK]Send us a textThis episode features Kris Rudeegraap, Co-CEO of Sendoso, in conversation with Todd Jensen, CMO of Snoball, exploring how gifting and direct mail can significantly impact B2B sales outcomes. Kris explains that Sendoso’s platform helps revenue teams achieve impressive results, such as increasing second-call rates sixfold and accelerating deal closures by 29%. He emphasizes that gifting goes beyond transactional gestures, fostering meaningful connections that enhance customer experiences and create lasting impressions. Kris highlights that by carefully integrating gifting into the sales process, companies can cultivate deeper relationships with customers, ultimately influencing their loyalty an...2024-11-0736 min
Everything Product PodcastFrom Manual Gifting to $250m+ Spent: How Sendoso Revolutionized B2B EngagementWelcome back to Everything Product! In today’s episode, we dive deep into the journey of Kris Rudeegraap, co-founder of Sendoso, a corporate gifting platform valued at $152 million in venture capital funding. Kris shares his experience transitioning from solving his own problem in sales to creating a market-leading solution for companies across the globe. From early startup challenges to utilizing AI for hyper-personalized gifting, Kris’s insights offer actionable takeaways for every product manager.
Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or a product manager looking to create impact, Kris’s story is a masterclass in solving real-world problems and scaling...2024-10-2737 min
The Marketing Mix: Thought-starters for B2B Business LeadersThe Sendoso Marketing Journey. A conversation with Kris Rudeegraap, co-founder and CEOOn this episode, I talk with Kris Rudeegraap, CEO of Sendoso, about his journey from software sales - where he spotted a gap in the market - to being a company founder, and then the first CMO. He details Sendoso's early marketing strategies, including building a robust CRM database, focusing on field and event marketing, and creating educational content to establish their category.Kris goes on to talk about the importance of data-backed content, SEO strategies, and creating content for different levels of the organization. And we discuss the challenges and benefits of category creation, a...2024-10-1734 min
The Content Cocktail HourThe Power of Personalized Gifting Campaigns with Kris Rudeegraap, Sendoso“It was just a nightmare operationally to pack boxes and go to the post office. And so I dreamed of a better solution and here we are today. And we've had almost 300 million spent on our platform,” says Kris Rudeegraap, Co-CEO & Co-Founder at SendosoIn this episode of The Content Cocktail Hour, Kris Rudeegraap, Co-CEO & Co-Founder at Sendoso, discusses how gifting can be a game-changer in your outbound marketing strategy. He explores why outbound marketing remains relevant and how personalized gifting can strengthen customer engagement. Kris also explains how Sendoso helps both small and larg...2024-10-1521 min
Ignite: Conversations on Startups, Venture Capital, Tech, Future, and SocietyIgnite Startups: Leveraging Direct Mail and AI to Build a Global Company with Kris Rudeegraap| Ep105In this episode of the podcast, Brian Bell sits down with Kris Rudeegraap, co-founder and co-CEO of Sendoso, a corporate gifting and direct mail platform that helps businesses enhance customer engagement and drive revenue growth. Kris shares his entrepreneurial journey, starting from his college days when he founded All Student Rentals, a platform designed to improve the student housing search experience. His first company was born out of his personal frustrations with janky platforms like Craigslist, and he eventually sold it to Yapstone. This early venture set the foundation for his future entrepreneurial successes.
Kris explains how his experience...2024-10-0839 min
Sales PlayersFrom AE to CEO & Driving Sales with Personalized Gifts with Kris Rudeegraap of SendosoKris Rudeegraap is the Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Sendoso, the gifting and direct mail platform that helps revenue teams 6x second call rates, double win rates and close deals 29% faster. Kris joins the Sales Players to share how he used the skills he developed as an AE to launch a category leading company.
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B2BoringFrom Startup to Industry Leader: Kris Rudeegraap's Sendoso JourneyIn this week's episode of B2Boring, the podcast for B2B marketers, the host welcomes Kris, the founder and CEO of Sendoso. Key Highlights: Kris discusses his journey since founding the direct mail and corporate gifting platform almost nine years ago touching on the challenges faced, especially during the COVID-19 period and subsequent economic shiftsThe evolution of Sendoso's services, the importance of relationship building, and how they use technology to streamline processesThe current state and future of outbound marketing, The role of AI, and the decline of ABM (Account-Based Marketing) as a buzzword. ...2024-09-0327 min
B2B Marketing with Dave Gerhardt#159: Growth | Personalized Gifting, Direct Mail, and AI Driven Outbound with Kris Rudeegraap, CEO and Founder of SendosoIn this episode, Dave is joined by Kris Rudeegraap, CEO of Sendoso, a leading platform for direct mail and gifting in B2B marketing. Kris is an expert in using creative direct mail tactics and AI to create profitable marketing campaigns. He has helped numerous companies enhance their engagement and conversion rates through thoughtful and personalized gifting strategies.Dave and Kris cover:The differences between Growth Ops and Revenue Ops (and where each is most effective)Must-try direct mail strategies that go above and beyond to create memorable customer experiencesHow companies have created automated programmatic outbound...2024-07-1839 min
Bridge the Gap™ by Revenue ReimaginedEpisode #49 Giving Meaningful Gifts Drives Growth ft. Kris RudeegraapIn today's episode of Revenue Reimagined, we're joined by Kris Rudeegraap, CEO at Sendoso.Kris has more than a decade of experience in go-to-market strategies and previously worked at Talkdesk, Yapstone, and Pakora, where he discovered the value of creating meaningful engagements through direct mail and gifting. The idea for Sendoso came from Kris’s experiences manually creating handwritten notes and packing swag boxes, which he believed could be automated, integrated, and scaled. Sendoso helps companies automate and scale direct mail and gifting campaigns to stand out and break through the noise of email marketing. Kris emphasizes th...2024-06-1931 min
Retain: The Customer Retention PodcastCustomer Retention Maestro: Crafting Unforgettable Customer Experience, The Power of Personal Touches, and How to Utilize Gifting StrategiesIn this Retain: The Customer Retention Podcast episode, Lauren DeSouza speaks with Kris Rudeegraap, the Co-Founder and CEO of Sendoso. Together they unpack the power of personal touches when it comes to customer retention, discussing the importance of humanizing the sales process, and proposing a redefinition of account-based marketing. Kris Rudeegraap is the Co-Founder and CEO of Sendoso, a company that helps businesses engage with customers throughout the buyer's journey. With a focus on trackable, measurable, and scalable strategies, Kris has led Sendoso to provide innovative solutions that enhance marketing ROI and improve customer relationships. Here’s...2024-02-2026 min
Andy's PodcastMeet the B2B Gifting King aka Sendoso CEO Kris Rudeegraap (Exclusive Interview)Dive into an engaging conversation with Kris Rudeegraap, CEO of Sendoso, as we explore the evolving landscape of B2B marketing, the power of gifting, and the importance of content creation. Kris shares his insights on leveraging personal connections, the impact of changing email marketing dynamics, and the creative strategies behind Sendoso's success. Learn about the future of sales development roles, the role of AI and automation in sales, and how building a strong team and product can help you outpace the competition. Whether you're a marketing professional, a startup founder, or just curious about innovative marketing strategies, this...2024-02-0227 min
Do This, NOT That: Marketing Tips with Jay Schwedelson l Presented By MarigoldEP. 27- GIFTING=SALES! w/ Sendoso Founder Kris Rudeegraap l Expert Quick TipsIn this episode, Jay interviews Kris Rudeegraap, Co-Founder and CEO of Sendoso, about using gifting and direct mail to stand out in sales and marketing. They discuss the power of sending physical gifts versus just relying on digital outreach, how Sendoso automates and scales gifting for companies of all sizes, creative ways to select meaningful gifts, and how gifting ultimately boosts sales by building stronger connections.Main Discussion Points:- Kris founded Sendoso 7 years ago after realizing physical gifts help sales reps stand out from constant email outreach. Sendoso handles sourcing, packing, shipping, and tracking...2023-11-1015 min
Redefining OutboundBreaking Down The Meaning of Personalisation in Sales, with Kris Rudeegraap, CEO at SendosoOn this week’s episode of Redefining Outbound, Frida sits down with Kris Rudeegraap, CEO of Sendoso. They discuss how sales leaders need to tackle personalisation from different angles, approaches to growth in the current economic climate, and more. 2023-09-1319 min
Revenue Engine PodcastLeading and Growing a B2B Company With Kris Rudeegraap of SendosoKris Rudeegraap is the CEO and Co-founder of Sendoso, a direct mail automation platform that helps companies engage with their customers throughout the buyer’s journey. He is also an advisor and investor for many leading companies including Alan AI, Sonar Software, LoopGolf, and Tourial. In addition to his business, Kris is a contributing writer for Forbes Technology Council. He has previously worked as a senior account executive and a regional sales director. In this episode… Leading a successful business — especially a B2B business — is a difficult process. Marketing and funnel growth are noto...2023-09-0124 min
Sales Strategy & Enablement by Revenue.ioGifting for Growth: Unwrapping Post-Sales Engagement, with Kris RudeegraapThis week, Alastair is joined once again by Kris Rudeegraap, CEO at Sendoso, to talk about the power of post-sale gifting and engagement strategies. They explore how personalizing gifts based on techniques like the "endowed progress effect" and "loss aversion" can drive customer success, cross-selling, and upselling. The conversation also delves into budget considerations, emphasizing the value of reallocating resources for impactful results.Follow the Hosts on LinkedIn:Alastair Woolcock (CSRO, Revenue.io)Howard Brown (CEO, Revenue.io)And our Special Guest:Kris...2023-08-3123 min
Practical Prospecting39. Sending Gifts to Prospects with Kris RudeegraapKris Rudeegraap is the Founder and CEO of Sendoso, the leading Sending Platform, which helps companies stand out by giving them new ways to engage with customers throughout the buyer’s journey. By integrating digital and physical sending strategies, companies can increase the effectiveness of their existing go-to-market programs and improve their relationships with customers.
Timestamps:
[0:01] Intro
[2:45] The do’s and don’ts of gifting
[4:35] Lessons learned being a founder of a company
[6:06] Why founders should build a recruiting strategy from day one
[9:33] Creating new no...2023-08-2918 minSales Strategy & Enablement by Revenue.ioThe Power of Personalized Gifting in Sales, with Kris RudeegraapThis week, Alastair is joined by Kris Rudeegraap, CEO at Sendoso, to discuss innovative sales strategies with a focus on gifting and personalization. He emphasizes the importance of authentic and creative outreach, using data-driven insights to tailor gifts and messages to specific personas. The conversation also delves into shifting trends in sales behavior, the rise of mid-funnel engagement, and the growing role of customer success teams in driving revenue from existing customers.Follow the Hosts on LinkedIn:Alastair Woolcock (CSRO, Revenue.io)Howard Brown (CEO, Revenue.io)2023-08-2422 min
GSD - Getting Services DoneInsights From a Customer-Focused CEO with Kris RudeegraapIn this episode of the GSD Podcast, Kris Rudeegraap, CEO of Sendoso, shares his experiences and strategies for building successful customer relationships.
Tune in for valuable insights from a customer-focused CEO!
2023-07-1833 min
ToplineE14: Kris Rudeegraap on the Journey from $0 to $100 MillionSendoso CEO Kris Rudeegraap has lead the company through a growth journey from $0 to over $100 Million and in this episode, he shares lessons learned along the way. From using AI to summarize public company 10Q filings for the sales team, to offshoring to freelancers as a method of improving productivity and how he built a robust advisor community, Kris has leveraged a variety of strategies to stay scrappy and "do less, better" while powering the company's growth.2023-07-1751 min
Behind the CategoryCreating the Sending Management Category with Sendoso’s Kris RudeegraapIn today's episode of Behind the Category, we speak with Kris Rudeegraap, CEO and Co-Founder of Sendoso, the leading sending management platform that's raised over $150 Million in funding, about why it’s time for a better way of corporate gifting, and what ROI on each ‘send’ could mean for your company. With curated, customizable gifts for every occasion, comprehensive customer support and global logistical support, Sendoso makes every gift really count, more than just the thought.
We also speak about Kris’ background for over a decade in software sales and his personal experience with the pain point of email...2023-07-1524 min
Customer Led GrowthUnleashing Growth Potential in Today's Evolving Market with Pouyan Salehi & Kris RudeegraapIn this discussion, we are joined by Pouyan Salehi, Founder & CEO of Scratchpad and Kris Rudeegraap, Founder & CEO of Sendoso, as well as Olivier to explore the undeniable impact of building strong relationships in driving revenue growth. They challenge the notion of purely transactional sales approaches and shed light on the importance of personalized engagement, PLG strategies, and understanding customer motivations. Discover how gifting, direct mail, and innovative go-to-market motions can redefine your sales strategy and cultivate long-term customer loyalty.
Episode Highlights:
The Complexity of Driving Pipeline Efficiency: Olivier and Pouyan kick off...2023-07-1244 min
Genius At ScaleKris Rudegraap - Co-founder and CEO of SendosoToday's guest is Kris Rudeegraap, the co-founder and CEO of Sendoso. Kris has more than a decade of sales experience and has spent time at Talkdesk, Yapstone, and Piqora. During that time, he discovered that creating meaningful engagements through direct mail and gifting was an effective way to drive demand and increase sales, which helped inspire the idea for Sendoso. Kris is a California native and CSU-Chico alum currently residing in the Bay Area.Connect with Kris and Sendoso here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/rudeegraap/https://www.linkedin.com/company/sendoso/2023-05-1236 min
The Factors Podcast9. Becoming A Marketing Bull From Day 1 (With Kris Rudeegraap)Welcome to The Factors Podcast! We're back with a bang with Kris Reudeefrap, CEO & Co-founder at Sendoso. Join us as we discuss early-stage growth, the gifting industry, and becoming a marketing bull from day #1. 2023-05-0135 min
Industrial Strength MarketingLeveraging Gifting to Break Through the Digital Noise with Kris Rudeegraap, CEO of SendosoOn this episode of Industrial Strength Marketing, James Soto interviews Kris Rudeegraap, the founder of Sendoso. Sendoso is the worlds leading sending experience and management platform industrial and B2B marketers trust to build authentic relationships through intelligent corporate gifting. Kris shares his story of how he started the company and the challenges he faced along the way, including a cease and desist letter from Starbucks. The two discuss the importance of personalized marketing and its impact on the customer experience. This episode is a must-listen for marketers looking to make a difference in their...2023-04-2745 min
The Founder's Formula PodcastEpisode 5: From Building the MVP to Raising a Series C with Kris Rudeegraap (Co-Founder & CEO at Sendoso)Kris is a former tenured sales professional turned founder and CEO while also acting as an advisor to several growth-stage companies. His company Sendoso helps companies stand out by giving them new ways to engage with customers throughout the buyer's journey. Interested in more insights, industry best practices, and actionable content → connect with The Founders Formula Podcast!Hatchet Ventures website: https://www.hatchetventures.comHatchet Ventures LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hatchet-ventures/Chet Lovegren’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chetlovegren/Kris Rudeegraap’s LinkedIn: https...2022-10-1125 min
Coffee with ClosersHow to Provide Great Service through Software and Logistics | Kris RudeegraapIt’s extremely important to have technology that enables sales teams to do more and help their customers better. Today’s guest for Coffee with Closers explains how companies can increase the effectiveness of their existing go-to-market programs and improve their client relationships.
Meet Kris Rudeegraap, co-founder and CEO of Sendoso - the leading platform for sending direct mail and corporate gifts. During our conversation, Chris is sharing some practical advice for sales leaders and marketers on how to leverage gifts and direct mail as a way to increase engagement and response rates for your sales and marke...2022-07-0433 min
Outside Sales TalkAn AE’s Secret Weapon: Automated Client Gifting - Outside Sales Talk with Kris Rudeegraap
Kris is the CEO of Sendoso, a Sending Platform for corporate gifting that’s been growing rapidly over the last few years. He is a California native with around 10 years of sales experience. As a former salesperson, he really understands how to interact with clients and what really makes the sale.
In this episode, Kris talks about his experience as an AE and how AEs can create the ultimate sending strategy.
Here are some of the topics covered in this episode:
The number one thing that differentiates a good...2022-05-1122 min
The OrgHealth PodcastCreating Culture with Gifts - ft. Kris Rudeegraap, CEO of SendosoJim sits down with Kris Rudeegraap of Sendoso, a sending platform that delivers gifts with personalized care. What goes into making gifts feel special? What solutions are there for leaders who want to show their care but aren't "good at gifts"? And what has it looked like for Kris to build a company with a culture of fun that has risen to incredible success in only a few years? Connect further: Jim Brown’s LinkedIn – http://bit.ly/2Fqs9LU Guest Kris Rudeegraap's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rudeegraap/...2022-04-2941 min
The Sales Technology PodcastEpisode 191 Kris Rudeegraap - The Entrepreneurial Journey in SaaSStanding out to your prospects requires creating unique experiences for them. Kris Rudeegraap, CEO of Sendoso - founded his company to help SDR’s do just that!Kris and David talk about how Sendoso was founded and has become THE leading sending platform for sales development teams. Tune in to learn about how Sendoso SDR’s use their own platform, the company’s growth over the last year and what’s next for Kris and his team!NEW Research Report Sales Development Benchmarks 2021. Grab full report here: https://tenbound.com/downloads/the-sales-effectiveness-benchmark-report/NEW BOOK...2022-01-1431 min
Success Story with Scott D. ClaryKris Rudeegraap, Founder & CEO of Sendoso | How to Fuel Revenue & Drive Modern Sales➡️ Like The Show? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory➡️ About The GuestKris Rudeegraap is the co-founder and CEO of Sendoso, the leading Sending Platform. Kris has more than a decade of sales experience and has spent time at Talkdesk, Yapstone, and Piqora. During that time, he discovered that creating meaningful engagements through direct mail and gifting was an effective way to drive demand and increase sales—which helped inspire the idea for Sendoso.➡️ Talking Points• 00:00 - Kris's story.• 2:00 - Why Kris jumped back into entrepreneurship after quitting once.• 3:25...2022-01-1044 min
The Yaag ProjectHow to leverage team-selling and improve customer retention: Kris RudeegraapIn this episode, Kris Rudeegraap, the co-founder and CEO of Sendoso, shares his insights on two super interesting connected topics – team selling and customer retention.
He talks about:
--> What is a go-to-market (GTM) fit, and why does Sendoso prioritize GTM fit over product-market fit?
--> What is team selling? How it works, and what's the infrastructure needed for it?
--> Can startups and SMBs practice team selling?
--> 3 major changes that Sendoso made over the years to improve customer retention (their net dollar retention is 120%)
--> Sendoso's customer success team structure, and specifically the role of CX Ops in cu...2022-01-0327 min
From Vendorship to PartnershipFounder's Journey: Kris Rudeegraap Founder of SendosoIn this week’s episode of From Vendorship to Partnership, Ross talks to Kris Rudeegraap, CEO & co-founder of Sendoso.
During his time as a salesperson at Talkdesk, Kris wanted to differentiate himself when building rapport with prospects and customers. He’d send handwritten notes and quirky gifts from Amazon, and his prospects loved it – but it wasn’t scalable. So he set about building a solution himself. Sendoso is now the leading sending platform and integrates with dozens of marketing, sales, and operations tools.
Listen to learn about Kris’ journey building and scaling Sendoso, including:
Valid...2021-12-1416 min
Tech Sales InsightsE38 - From AE to CEO - The Sales Superpower Kris Rudeegraap, SendosoKris has more than a decade of sales experience and has spent time in sales at Talkdesk, Yapstone, and Piqora. During that time, he discovered that creating meaningful engagements through direct mail and gifting was an effective way to drive demand and increase sales—which helped inspire the idea for Sendoso. Kris is a California native and CSU-Chico alum currently residing in the Bay Area.
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30 Minutes to President's Club | No-Nonsense Sales76 (Sell): Selling to executives, selling with them, and everything in between (Kris Rudeegraap, CEO @ Sendoso)Join the most tactical sales newsletter in the world: https://hubs.ly/Q01-R33G0Four Actionable Takeaways: * Bring your executives early to accelerate the deal instead of at the end when it’s too late.* Sell the vision of your deal (as the executive) before justifying the product with logic.* Avoid asking for meetings too far above the line. Instead as for a referral to the appropriate person.* Utilize the “Sent from my iPhone” subject to give a genuine feel to emails.======================Kris’...2021-11-2428 min
SaaS DistrictReducing Churn and Increase Retention of your SaaS Using Personalized Gifts with Kris Rudeegraap # 151Kris Rudeegraap is the co-founder and CEO of Sendoso, a leading Sending Platform that helps companies stand out by promoting new ways to communicate with consumers throughout the Buyer's Journey. They enable B2B sales, marketing and customer success teams to offer both digital and physical gifts to buyers and customers.Kris has worked at Talkdesk, Yapstone and Piqora and has over a decade of sales experience. During that time, he realized that using direct mail and gifts to create meaningful interactions was an effective approach to driving demand and increasing sales, and thus the idea for...2021-11-1527 min
The Advanced Selling Podcast#674: How important is the customer experience when it comes to sales? with Kris Rudeegraap, SendosoA business is made or slayed along the customer journey. Think US Airways. Blockbuster. When businesses fail, it’s usually due to a lack of empathy with their customers. Automated phone service, long wait times, Draconian return policies. The list goes on and on. The competitive advantage goes to companies who get it right. Think Apple. Wayfair. Trader Joe’s. You have to map out the customer’s journey and manage every single touchpoint along the way. For the salesperson, the customer experience doesn’t end when the deal is signed. T...2021-11-0111 minThe Advanced Selling Podcast#673: Gifting. Sales gimmick or great move? with Kris Rudeegraap, SendosoYou’ve heard the old saying… “Giving is better than receiving because giving starts the receiving process.” But does it work when it comes to sales prospecting? Absolutely. Studies show the ROI on gifting a prospect is high – and gifting a current client usually ends up in a longer-term relationship, repeat business, and more referrals. So… if you want to make an impact, differentiate, be remembered, and build goodwill, consider gifting. Spice up your prospecting efforts with creativity, thoughtfulness, and personalization. The key is to give without expectation....2021-10-2510 minThe Advanced Selling Podcast#672: Celebrating the small sales wins leads to the big ones with Kris Rudeegraap, SendosoFor lack of a better cliché…sales is a rollercoaster. Highs. Lows. We’ve all been there. Building momentum is key. We’re usually so concerned with reaching the next peak that we forget to recognize the smaller wins along the way. And the worse culprits are oftentimes our managers This week, Kris Rudeegraap, CEO and CO-founder of Sendoso, the leading gifting platform, joins us to talk about putting the wind back in your sales, driving the momentum through the ups and downs – and why the proverbial pat on the back is critical. 2021-10-1812 min
Sales Talk for CEOsInterviewing for Creativity with Kris RudeegraapHIGHLIGHTS2:50 How Sendoso started - finding creative ways to connect with people5:20 Interviewing for creativity 15:10 Building a strong company culture 20:20 Adapting to modern sales 24:58 Following up with customers27:41 Why stay with named accounts? QUOTES4:57 “Creative thinking is one of those soft skills that are underutilized and undervalued… add creativity or if you want to be more creative that’ll be a skillset that will stand out”5:32 “I think creativity is something that all you CEOs out there - make sure that your s...2021-10-1338 minThe Advanced Selling Podcast#671: How can you stand out? with Kris RudeegraapWe are not in the new normal - it's the next normal. Bill and Bryan believe that in this next normal, you have to humanize your brand. Kris Rudeegraap, CEO of Sendoso, joins the show for a special four-part series exploring innovative ideas to help you stand out. In this first episode, he shares how he went from SDR to tech founder, raising a $100 million Series C fund while highlighting one key tactic for creating differentiation. After you listen: BE SURE to register for a special live event focusing on trust How to buil...2021-10-1126 min
Helping Sells Radio299 Kris Rudeegraap Why sending gifts is good for customers and employeesKris Rudeegraap is the CEO and co-founder of Sendoso, the leading Sending Platform that helps companies stand out by giving them new ways to engage with customers throughout the buyer’s journey. By integrating digital and physical sending strategies, companies can increase the effectiveness of their existing go-to-market programs and improve their relationships with customers. We talked to Kris about the major pain companies have in sending things to customers, employees, partners, etc. It is a lot harder to send gifts to people now that the world is even more remote and distributed and Sendoso solves this pr...2021-10-0132 min
The Growth Playbook#138 Kris Rudeegraap - How to Build a $500M Tech Company Without Tech ExperienceSo what do you do when the world goes digital? You do the opposite and start a business that sends stuff to people....in the mail!!That's exactly what this weeks guest decided to do. Working as an Account Executive one day then the next, Kris Rudeegraap created an online sending platform. 5 Years later this wild idea is now worth over $650M and the Sendoso sending platform is now being used by thousands of sellers. What makes this episode so incredible is that Kris is not a tech expert! Kris is a sales professional who d...2021-09-2735 min
CHURN FMEP 132 | Kris Rudeegraap - 3 changes Sendoso made to achieve a net dollar retention close to 120% with their mid-market and enterprise customers.Today on the show we have Kris Rudeegraap, co-founder and CEO of Sendoso.In this episode, we talked about how Sendoso helps it’s customers retain and delight their customers, the different ways a sales team can help avoid or decrease churn, and how to make sure you’re selling to the right ICP. We also discussed Sendoso's sales strategy when they first got started and how it evolved, their ups and downs when it comes to churn and retention, and the changes they made in order to hit a net dollar retention close to 120% today...2021-09-2235 min
The Marketing Millennials61 - How to Market to Marketers w/Kris Rudeegraap (CEO of Sendoso)This episode guest is Kris Rudeegraap the CEO of Sendoso, the leading Sending Platform, which helps companies stand out by giving them new ways to engage with customers throughout the buyer’s journey.
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Growth with Matt BilottiLeveraging Your Network as a Growth Channel (w/ Kris Rudeegraap, CEO and Co-Founder of Sendoso)Most companies have 5-15 advisors. But Sendoso...they've got hundreds! In this episode, Kris Rudeegraap, the CEO and co-founder of Sendoso, explains why he chose to have so many advisors, why they're all equity advisors, how he leverages them as a growth channel, and how he manages such a large network. Like this episode? Be sure to leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review and share the pod with your friends! You can connect with Matt and Kris on Twitter at @MattBilotti, @rudeegraap, and @DriftPodcasts2021-09-0120 min
Stuff about SalesKris Rudeegraap - Founder/CEO of SendosoIn this episode we have on Kris Rudeegraap who is the Founder & CEO of Sendoso. Kris is an AE at heart, who founded Sendoso to create deeper connections with prospects and customers through personalized gift giving.
Kris talks us through the idea behind Sendoso.
Sendoso's unique team selling approach and how that starts with the Founder himself.
What Kris looks for in an AE (Being an avatar-like AE who has ascended into the C-Suite)
We discuss technology that Kris and team use for success.
We end with 5 rapid fire questions for Kris including his views on...2021-08-2435 min
Make It Happen Mondays - B2B Sales Talk with John Barrows232: Kris Rudeegraap on The New Path of the SDRFollowing up on last week’s episode (211) on product-led growth, Kris Rudeegaap joins John this week to talk about product-led growth changing the industry and the structure of sales organizations. Kris is the CEO and Co-Founder of Sendoso, a sending platform that helps sales & marketing teams send out direct mail, swag, handwritten notes, and more. Prior to founding Sendoso, Kris spent 10 years in sales himself, which lends to his being more open to new sales tactics and trends. Don’t miss this episode if you want to learn how you can grow your career as the traditional path of the...2021-08-2355 min
The Biz Bros PodcastBiz Stories with Sendoso Founders Braydan Young and Kris RudeegraapToday the Biz Bros chat with the Sendoso Founders, Braydan and Kris on the best way to connect with customers and drive reveneur with personalized gifts, branded swag, eGifts, virtual experiences and more. The Biz Bros sat down and chatted with them, to learn how they created Sendoso - a $50m + total funded company and learn about what it took in the early days to get to where they are today.
To find out more about them and their company, go to: https://sendoso.com/2021-08-1736 min
Surf and SalesS2E60 - From AE to Founder with Kris Rudeegraap of SendosoKris went straight from AE to co-founder and has raised over $50m. He shares a ton of sales, leadership, and fundraising insights including: How corporate gifting evolved When does it go from cool idea Going after venture money is just a sales process The term sheet is just an MSA What it means to "be prepared" when raising money How to leverage your early stage investors How to determine the right VC right for you The founder experience is what VC's should focus on The mistakes to avoid when us...2021-08-0255 min
ERCx ChatsERCx Chats - Episode 9.1: How a simple idea led to Sendoso’s success.Do you remember your first job? Co-Founder and CEO of Sendoso, Kris Rudeegraap, discusses some of his early memories of entrepreneurship from selling mistletoe as a kid, to marketing MySpace for Guy Fieri. #ERCxChats Host and Chief Strategy Officer, Stephanie Todd, asks him how those experiences at a young age helped fuel his passion for business.To watch the video interview and learn more about Sendoso’s Co-Founder and CEO, Kris Rudeegraap go to https://bit.ly/ercx-pc-ep9-sn1#ERCBPO #Sendoso #ERC #CX2021-07-3006 min
ERCx ChatsERCx Chats - Episode 9.2: Why a sales background can spark early success.Problem Solver, curiosity, recruiter, those are all qualities sales leaders possess according to Co-Founder and CEO of Sendoso, Kris Rudeegraap. His advice on why you should be talking to prospects and customers on “Day Zero.”To watch the video interview and learn more about Sendoso’s Co-Founder and CEO, Kris Rudeegraap go to https://bit.ly/ercx-pc-ep9-sn2#ERCBPO #Sendoso #ERC #CX2021-07-3008 min
Founders FocusWhat It Takes To Scale Your Account Based Marketing – with Kris Rudeegraap, Co-Founder & CEO of SendosoHow can you use account based marketing to acquire and retain your target audience?In this /Founders Focus episode, Kris Rudeegraap, co-founder & CEO of Sendoso, shares how you can design and refine your ABM strategy.🎬 Rather watch? Catch the video recording: https://bit.ly/3rFySc6🗣 Have feedback? Connect with Scott Case on LinkedIn💙 Visit foundersfocus.com to connect with other founders and see what topics are up next.✈️ This episode is brought to you by Upside Business Travel. Upside offers a free platform that allows you and your team to book, manag...2021-07-2818 min
SalesLife30: Working with your CEO to close deals; Kris RudeegraapIn today's episode, we learn from Kris Rudeegraap; CEO at SendosoTopics Covered: - Tips on how to co-sell with your CEO - How to recruit Sales talent to your Startup- Be "scrappy" and work with tools like Upwork- Creative ways to outbound--------------Want to be on the show? Reach out to Marcos Serna on LinkedIn (link below)https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcosserna/2021-07-2535 minSalesLife30: Working with your CEO to close deals; Kris RudeegraapIn today's episode, we learn from Kris Rudeegraap; CEO at SendosoTopics Covered: - Tips on how to co-sell with your CEO - How to recruit Sales talent to your Startup- Be "scrappy" and work with tools like Upwork- Creative ways to outbound--------------Want to be on the show? Reach out to Marcos Serna on LinkedIn (link below)https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcosserna/2021-07-2535 min
Sales TransformationEpisode #120 New Ways To Engage With Customers Throughout The Buyer’s Journey with Kris RudeegraapKris Rudeegraap is the CEO and Co-Founder of Sendoso, the leading Sending Platform that helps companies stand out by giving them new ways to engage with customers throughout the buyer’s journey. Kris has more than a decade of sales experience and has spent time at Talkdesk, Yapstone, and Piqora. During that time, he discovered that creating meaningful engagements through direct mail and gifting was an effective way to drive demand and increase sales, which helped inspire the idea for Sendoso. Connect and get in touch with Kris Rudeegraap on the links below.Link...2021-07-1629 min
B2B Content Show: A Podcast About the How, What, and Why of B2B Content MarketingThe psychology of gift-giving and developing relationships w/ Kris RudeegraapJeremy Shere, Founder & CEO of Tribal Knowledge Podcasting talks with Kris Rudy-grap, co-founder and CEO of Sendoso, about the psychology behind gifting, engagement, and business relationships.Stuff we discuss:Why relationships matter in salesThe fine line between being personable and being overly familiarHow and why sending personalized gifts helps develop relationships Learn more about SendosoConnect with Kris on LinkedInThe B2B Content Show is produced by Connversa, a b2b content agency that helps you showcase your special sauce and get your ideal customers to know, like, and trust you.2021-06-0217 min
Beyond QuotaEpisode 1: Kris RuudegraapPouyan Salehi, Corporate Bro, and Co-founder and CEO of Sendoso, Kris Rudeegraap talk inside sales, selling mistletoe and lemonade, free beer money, and how Sendoso became a SaaS powerhouse.Follow the Pouyan & Corphttps://twitter.com/psalehihttps://www.linkedin.com/company/scratchpad-aehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/pouyansalehi/https://www.linkedin.com/company/corporatebro/https://www.instagram.com/corporate.bro/https://www.Scratchpad.comhttps://www.CorporateBro.comFollow our Guestshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rudeegraap/https://www.sendoso.comFollow the pod:2021-05-1017 min
B2B Category Creators with Gil AlloucheKris Rudeegraap, CEO at Sendoso, and Amitabh Sinha, CEO at WorkspotIn our tenth episode, Gil talks about category creation with two people that are making waves in the desktop cloud computing and business gift giving categories.
Panelists for this episode include Kris Rudeegraap, CEO of Sendoso and one of the pioneers in creating the corporate gifting / direct mail automation categories, and Amitabh Sinha, CEO of Workspot, and one of the pioneers in the remote desktop category.
You’ll walk away from this episode with an understanding of: The benefits of focusing on category creation from day one; How to pitch a new category to investors by...2021-05-0647 min
The Founder's PlaybookKris Rudeegraap, Co-Founder & CEO @ Sendoso | From SaaS Sales Rep to 9 Figure SaaS Founder in 4 YearsKris Rudeegraap is the co-founder and CEO of Sendoso, the leading Sending Platform. Kris has more than a decade of sales experience and has spent time at Talkdesk, Yapstone, and Piqora. During that time, he discovered that creating meaningful engagements through direct mail and gifting was an effective way to drive demand and increase sales—which helped inspire the idea for Sendoso. Kris is a California native and CSU-Chico alum currently residing in the Bay Area. On this episode: Learn how Kris built an epic brand. Discover how you can dominate in a crowded market. Kris bre...2021-04-1234 min
The Revenue EngineHow to Scale Your Sales Engine with Kris Rudeegraap, CEO of SendosoThis episode is brought to you by Growth Forum - sign up for 30-days free, use the code: GROW30Growth and Scale don't occur because you are in the right place at the right time. Driving the revenue engine comes from creating the right culture with the right people and having the vision to make it happen. During this episode, Kris shares his story on how he scaled Sendoso by building a revenue engine. Timestamps 0.30 - Welcome to the Revenue Engine Podcast 0.53 - Introducing this week's guest Kris Rudeegraap and the con...2021-03-0929 min
The Ascent Podcast - LaaS: Leadership as a ServiceEp. 8 - Kris Rudeegraap, CEO & Co-Founder @ SendosoLaaS: Leadership as a Service
Host: Andrew Tarvin, Founder & CEO @ Humor That Works
Guest: Kris Rudeegraap, CEO & Co-Founder @ Sendoso2021-01-2741 min
Millennial Sales177: Kris Rudeegraap, CEO of SendosoKris Rudeegraap is the CEO of Sendoso, the leading Sending Platform. It feels like every SaaS CEO is an engineer or product genius that spends the majority of his or her time coding. Kris is an example of a salesperson turned CEO, which gives me hope for my entrepreneurial ventures in the future. As an Account Executive at Talkdesk, Kris had an idea: there has to be a better way to create a connection with customers through sending gifts. In under 5 years, his idea has turned into one of the hottest start-ups in San Francisco, raising $54M+ and expanding rapidly.
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The Summit PodcastS1E11: Sending it to the Summit | Kris Rudeegraap (Founder & CEO of Sendoso)Kris Rudeegraap is a young, successful serial entrepreneur who left a $200,000/year job to start a company and pursue his dreams of starting a company that would afford him financial freedom and the ability to do work that made him happy.
He is the Founder and CEO of Sendoso (https://sendoso.com/), a leading technology company that makes it ultra-easy for companies to send gifts and tokens of appreciation to their customers and sales prospects. Kris has raised over $50 million in investor capital to grow Sendoso as the idea has been proven in the market and rapidly...2020-09-3047 min
Zero to $1m/ARRZero to $1m/ARR with Kris Rudeegraap - CEO and Co-Founder - SendosoThe sales, marketing, and CX playbook has changed. Sendoso is the most effective way to keep deals moving—no matter where you’re working.
Kris Rudeegraap:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/rudeegraap/
- https://twitter.com/rudeegraap
- https://sendoso.com/2020-09-2133 min
The Playbook With David MeltzerKris Rudeegraap, CEO and co-founder of Sendoso | #ThePlaybook 263Kris Rudeegraap, CEO and co-founder of Sendoso, discusses how his more than a decade of sales experience taught him the ins and outs of communication and marketing, and empowered him to solve some of the biggest pain points that salespeople experience. Rudeegraap shares his thoughts on why fun is an essential part of every successful startup and how the founders have been able to scale to a team of over 200 people.Rudeegraap and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, cover a variety of topics including why some of the most innovative solutions come from pain points that you...2020-07-1200 min
Raising The Bar on LeadershipEnabling my team to succeed: Kris Rudeegraap | Co-Founder & CEO, SendosoIn today’s episode, Kris Rudeegraap, the Co-Founder, and CEO of Sendoso, a leading sending platform for innovative ways to engage with customers, shares why his number one priority as the CEO is hiring and retaining top talent and then enabling that talent to reach its full potential. Kris shares some unique strategies for finding the right fit when hiring and two steps to take when building a team from the ground up.
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CEO Journals with Ethan BridgeIncrease Conversion Rates With Direct Mail - Kris RudeegraapEpisode #038 – Sales outreach is evolving. I simple cold call and cold email doesn’t seem to cut it nowadays. Yes, they still work if your script is fantastic, but brands need to be creative to grab the potential customer’s attention.
This is where today’s guest Kris Rudeegraap steps in. A few years ago, Kris and his co-founder Braydan noticed a universal dilemma: Consumers and companies, alike, were drowning in digital noise.
Cold emails went unopened; emails unanswered; apps got deleted; ads were ignored.
Companies struggled with finding innovative ways to rise above th...2020-03-1848 minSales Strategy & Enablement by Revenue.ioScaling Your Client Gifts, with Kris RudeegraapKris Rudeegraap, CEO and Co-Founder of Sendoso, joins me again in this episode.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Sendoso sends digital and physical gifts for B2B sales, marketing, and customer success teams. Kris Rudeegraap and Braydan Young left jobs as account executives and co-founded Sendoso (originally CoffeeSender) in 2016.
CoffeeSender began by sending Starbucks gift cards. CoffeeSender expanded their gifts to a great variety of items and became Sendoso. Kris comments on how their company grew.
Kris explains the use cases he sees most often and how Sendoso is being used with TalkDesk, Outreach, and Salesforce.
Sendoso has gifts from about 500 merchants, including...2020-02-2041 min
Sales Enablement PRO PodcastEpisode 38: Kris Rudeegraap on Engagement Personalization Best PracticesShawnna Sumaoang: Hi, and welcome to the Sales Enablement PRO podcast. I am Shawnna Sumaoang. Sales enablement is a constantly evolving space, and we are here to help professionals stay up to date on the latest trends and best practices so they can be more effective in their jobs.
Thank you so much for joining us today. I would love for you to take a moment and just introduce yourself, your title, and your organization.
Kris Rudeegraap: I’m Kris Rudeegraap. I’m the CEO and co-founder of Sendoso. We’re a sending platform that helps...2019-10-1000 min