GrowthPulse - The B2B Sales Podcast

Find out why most CFO's think "Sales guys are Liars".

Navigating the Intersection of Accounting and Sales: Insights from a CFO turned Sales Leader.
In this episode of GrowthPulse, hosts Dan Bartels and Simon Peterson sit down with David Boyar, a former CFO who made the bold leap into software sales leadership.

David shares his unique path from the finance seat to the frontlines of revenue generation—offering a rare perspective on how financial acumen can shape more strategic, empathetic, and effective sales practices.

This episode is packed with real-world insights for sales professionals, accountants, and business leaders alike. We unpack:
    •    Why empathy is a superpower in sales
    •    How incentive structures can make or break a team
    •    The value of professional skepticism in business development
    •    What salespeople need to understand to earn the trust of finance leaders
    •    Why investing in yourself is always the best ROI

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and Background
01:35 Welcome to Growth Pulse
02:24 Introducing David Boyar
07:43 David’s Career Journey
14:08 Transition to Change GPS
15:36 Navigating Sales and Growth
21:20 Understanding Sales Forecasts
28:53 Sales Forecasting and Validation
30:11 Incentives and Organizational Breakdown
31:06 Australian vs. North American Sales Incentives
32:56 Incentive Plans in Small and Big Businesses
37:42 Challenges in Sales Territories and Lead Management
52:02 Sales Professionalism and Continuous Learning
56:53 Final Thoughts and Advice

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