Sales vs. Operations: The Business Rivalry That’s Killing Your Revenue

Sales and operations should be the ultimate power duo, but when misaligned, they create costly bottlenecks that slow deals down, frustrate teams, and drive customers away before they even see value.In this episode, Summer breaks down:✅ Why sales and operations often clash (and why it’s NOT about bad intentions)✅ The hidden operational barriers that are quietly killing your deals✅ The CEO’s action plan for creating alignment—without slowing anyone down✅ 5 simple, high-impact changes that will make both teams more effective💡 Because when sales & ops work together, businesses scale faster, clients onboard smoother, and revenue flows with less friction.Companion Content: Organizational Alignment: 6 Growth Hacks for 2025Uncovering Hidden Barriers to Organizational AlignmentSaying "N0" Strategically: Your Secret to Organizational AlignmentThe Hidden Barriers in Your Sales Process That Hinder GrowthShow notes:Connect with Summer on LinkedInVisit Rise of Us for more information about Summer's servicesEpisode recorded and edited using DescriptRepurposed content, such as this description created using CastMagic This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit summerpoletti.substack.com