How Rapid7 Saw Their Deal Sizes Grow by 3X, Win Rates Increase to 40%, and Sales Cycles Shorten by 21 Days

“Many companies measure success by how they compete with others, but with AWS programs, it's more about competing with yourself. If you're bringing in cash, using it wisely, and fully leveraging AWS, it drives your own business growth.” - TJ Schmidt, Director of Cloud Partnerships for Rapid7In today's episode, of Unlock Cloud Go-To-Market, hosts Erin Figer and Patrick Riley are joined by TJ Schmidt, the Director of Cloud Partnerships at Rapid7, to discuss the world of cloud partnerships, marketplace strategies, and operational excellence. TJ shares his journey from AWS to Rapid7, explaining the transformative impact of Co-selling and the crucial role of consistent Marketplace presence. Learn how Rapid7 has aligned with AWS priorities, seeing tremendous growth in deal sizes, win rates, and sales cycles, thanks to their strategic partnership with Tackle. TJ outlines the importance of setting realistic goals, managing global opportunities, and leveraging resources effectively. In this episode, you’ll learn:The importance of operational efficiency, particularly in handling the increasing number of Co-sell opportunities with AWSHow Rapid7 experienced significant growth in their Marketplace transactions, seeing deal sizes grow by 3x, win rates increase to 40%, and sales cycles shorten by 21 daysThe importance of aligning Rapid7's goals with AWS's prioritiesResources:Connect with TJ on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothyschmidtjr Connect with Patrick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmriley/ Connect with Erin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinfiger/ Learn more about Tackle: https://tackle.io Timestamps:(05:46) How setting expectations and long-term strategy leads to success(13:09) AWS an investment partner(19:35) Embracing Marketplace growth to align with AWS(24:10) Simplified process, global expansion, Go-to-Market support(34:09) Navigating new directions and seeking meaningful partnership growth(41:30) Focusing on Marketplace and bringing partners on journey(51:04) How coaches help track metrics and boost sales success