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EPISODE · Jan 5, 2026 · 59 MIN

Ep.4- Beyond the Demo: How PreSales Drives Real Growth w/ Michael McDowell

from Pre-Sales Unplugged: Leadership Playbook · host Arvi Carkanji

Give us Feedback on this episodeJoin me and Michael McDowell, GTM leader and author of Demotainment, for an unfiltered conversation on how PreSales can drive more than just demos, it drives growth.We’ll cover: → The role of PreSales in modern GTM strategy → Why most demo experiences fall flat and how to fix them → How to align Product, Sales, and Marketing for buyer impact → Tactical tips from Michael’s experience scaling technical sales motionsIf you’re in PreSales, leading GTM, or care about how buying decisions actually happen, this one’s for you.Elite Talent Recruiting helps B2B SaaS leaders hire high performing Pre Sales and Post Sales talent when speed and quality actually matter. We are on a mission to prove Pre Sales and Post Sales teams are just as crucial to revenue as offensive linemen are to quarterbacks. They accelerate sales, fuel growth, and help SaaS companies win bigger deals faster. We build SaaS GTM teams by headhunting top Pre Sales and Post Sales talent and delivering hires in 35 days or less, including Sales Engineers, Solutions Consultants, Solutions Architects, Customer Success, and Technical Account Managers. If your team is stretched thin, specialized roles are sitting open too long, or you are scaling fast and need reliable recruiting support that actually moves the needle, we help you hire the kind of talent that drives growth, innovation, and customer success without wasting months in interview chaos.Check out our website: https://elitetalentrecruiting.io/Connect with Arvi directly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arvi-carkanji/ All other resources: https://linktr.ee/elitetalentrecruiting

Give us Feedback on this episode Join me and Michael McDowell, GTM leader and author of Demotainment, for an unfiltered conversation on how PreSales can drive more than just demos, it drives growth. We’ll cover: → The role of PreSales in modern GTM strategy → Why most demo experiences fall flat and how to fix them → How to align Product, Sales, and Marketing for buyer impact → Tactical tips from Michael’s experience scaling technical sales motions If you’re in PreSa...

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