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EPISODE · Dec 3, 2025 · 19 MIN

From Hopecasting to Forecasting: Building a Predictable Revenue Engine

from Driving Growth: The Go-To-Market Podcast · host Roadmap Agency

In this episode of Driving Growth, host Steve Whittington tackles one of the biggest challenges in B2B sales: the difference between forecasting and “hopecasting.” He breaks down how to move from intuition-driven projections to math-based, measurable forecasting systems built on deal velocity, close rates, and retention data. With practical insights on how to map growth from existing accounts and fill pipeline gaps, Steve shares a clear roadmap to turn revenue goals into predictable outcomes.Download the Revenue Factory Toolkit at roadmapagency.com/podcast and start turning your forecasts into predictable growth!Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes are available on the first and third Wednesday of each month.LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/weareroadmap/Instagram: instagram.com/weareroadmap/Facebook: facebook.com/weareroadmapYouTube: youtube.com/@roadmapagencyDriving Growth is produced by Morreale Digital.Follow Steve Whittington on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sbwhittington/

In this episode of Driving Growth, host Steve Whittington tackles one of the biggest challenges in B2B sales: the difference between forecasting and “hopecasting.” He breaks down how to move from intuition-driven projections to math-based, measurable forecasting systems built on deal velocity, close rates, and retention data. With practical insights on how to map growth from existing accounts and fill pipeline gaps, Steve shares a clear roadmap to turn revenue goals into predictable outcomes....

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