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Surf and SalesS6E24 - Riley Blaisdell - Last Chance for RedemptionRiley shares his fascinating journey, from being a high school dropout to building a successful sales career. Key Takeaways: Riley's early entrepreneurial spirit, selling candy and snacks as a kid to buy ice cream His struggles with getting into trouble as a young adult, and how a mentor's disappointment in him was a turning point The importance of surrounding yourself with the right people and mentors to help you grow Riley's impressive sales accomplishments, including turning a $500 deal into a $4.5 million account The value of patience, persistence, and developing business acumen in sales 2025-06-0238 min
Beyond Pipeline - 24 Episode Mini SeriesTurning Challenges into Opportunities w/ Riley Blaisdell | Ep. 6Riley Blaisdell, aka “Chubby Unicorn”, shares his incredible journey from growing up in a low-income family and selling candy at school to becoming a successful salesperson without a college degree.
He discusses how he overcame personal and professional challenges, including being a high school dropout and being laid off during the pandemic, emphasizing the importance of mindset, self-improvement, and mentorship.
Riley's story is a testament to how perseverance, self-education, and community can help overcome obstacles and achieve success in sales and life.
00:29 Diving into the World of SaaS Sales and Content Creation
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B2B Pipeline PioneersBuilding Brand = Building PipelineRiley Blaisdell, Major Market Account Executive at Paycor, shares his hot take on traditional sales and marketing motions. Spoiler - they're not working! This sales professional's ideal way to generate new pipeline is by focusing on brand and quality.About this Pioneer > 0:47Biggest Challenges > 2:36Looking Forward > 5:27100 Pennies Game > 7:47Final Thoughts > 16:24View the 100 Pennies Game: Click Here!Follow Riley Blaisdell on LinkedInFollow Manoj Ramnani on LinkedInAbout this PioneerIn 2013, I dove into B2B sales, mastering cold calling...2024-04-1518 min
Sales Stories IRL 2.0Episode 32: Riley BlaisdellRiley Blaisdell (AE @ Paycor) shares a story about how he was sold his first set of golf clubs. 2024-04-0833 min
WinsDayGrowth Strategies: Launching, Collaborating, Allocating, and Overcoming ChallengesThe last Whiskey WinsDayof 2023.Hottttt topics, prizes, and guests!!!Join Guests:Craig Bryan, Founder of Reverb-DistilleryRiley Blaisdell, Major Market Account ExecutiveTopics:1. Importance of sales/marketing when launching a new venture in a competitive industry.2. Collaborative growth: Breaking down barriers between sales and marketing.3. Effective allocation of budget for marketing/sales and how to present it to investors.4. Overcoming challenges: Cold calling, imposture syndrome, fear.We've got a rebrand in store for 2024!!Come end the season with Lydia as her seasonal co-host position comes to...2024-03-011h 06
Conversations with Women in Sales163: Greatness is Defined by Character, not Gender; Male Ally Riley Blaisdell, PaycorRiley Blaisdell is currently a Major Market Account Executive at Paycor. In his AE role, I'd say Riley has done more for helping shine a light on women in sales than many senior leaders I know. He has done this through his growing visibility on LinkedIn. Right now during "Women in Sales" month, he's talking up different women in sales each day. I noticed that Riley has this list of women he gladly shares anytime one of the "bro's" in sales will post a number of guys and here will come Riley's list of some amazing women i...2023-10-1917 min
Celeste BerkeSales Edge Stories: Embracing Grit and Nontraditional Paths with Riley BlaisdellWelcome to another exciting episode of The Sales Edge podcast! In today's episode, we have the pleasure of hearing from the incredible Riley Blaisdell. Riley, also known as the "chubby unicorn," shares his remarkable journey from hustling and selling candy in fourth grade to becoming a successful salesperson at Paycor. Riley's story is one of perseverance, determination, and a refusal to settle for mediocrity. Join us as Riley reveals his sales edge and how he consistently strives for perfection in his career. Get ready for an inspiring and enlightening conversation filled with valuable insights and tips for success in...2023-09-2422 min
B2B Power Hour189. Sales Support (Edition #2) w/ Stephanie Benavidez, Sarah Filipiak, and Riley BlaisdellSales is not a "one-size-fits-all" profession. The problems sales professionals face are wide ranging and cover all sorts of topics: prospecting, discovery, prospect relationships, and more.
We launched Sales Support to help you get answers to your sales challenges. Call +1 (303) 578-8581 to get your question answered... and maybe even featured in a future Sales Support episode!
In this second edition episode of Sales Support, join our sales experts as they break down answers to real questions such as prospecting strategies, discovering entry-ways into your target companies, and more.
Listen in as we answer questions and discuss:
What types of research...2023-08-2132 min
B2B Power Hour178. How to Build Community on LinkedIn with Riley BlaisdellLinkedIn is a necessity in every seller’s tool belt – but what if it was just for pure networking instead of selling?
In this episode of the B2B Power Hour, Morgan sits down with LinkedIn community builder extraordinaire, account executive at Paycor, and fan of the show Riley Blaisdell to unmask the intricacies of developing your LinkedIn community.
Riley is a true expert at using LinkedIn to build community beyond simply selling – but deepening relationships with influencers, peers, and friends in the all-digital world we’re currently living in.
Listen in as we discuss:
How to start using LinkedIn to your...2023-06-0544 min
BBB - Adem ManderovicEP 71 Riley BlaisdellIf there was a moment in time that could truly capture the power of Linkedin, it would be what its done for my next guest and the power of community he has created in his whirlwind.
Where many have failed, is where my next guest has doubled and tripled down to succeed.
If you are wanting to truly get the best out of yourself, and how far you can go in life, or just want to know how to jump into tech and build support around you, this episode is not one to be missed.2023-01-0431 min