Show Notes
Why do forecasts look great right up until they don't? If your Rev Ops strategy stops at the point of sale, you aren't managing revenue—you're managing blind spots. Courtney Baker, David DeWolf, and Mohan Rao kick off a new series on Commercial Operations. They explain why the "lone wolf" days of account management are over and how AI turns "digital exhaust" into objective data—bringing the same discipline to client retention that we apply to winning new deals. Pete Buer sits down with Dr. Vasant Dhar, author of Thinking With Machines. Dr. Dhar explains "Dhar's Conjecture" and how gaining a "Roger Federer edge"—just a 54% win rate—can compound into an unbeatable competitive advantage. Plus, the experimentation phase is officially over. Pete breaks down new data showing that 98% of board members have made measuring AI ROI their top priority for 2026. Register for our upcoming webinar on implementing RevOps throughout the client lifecycle: Knownwell.com/revops Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sy0ISl6RPa4
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Are you leaving your firm's most lucrative revenue source completely unmanaged? Courtney Baker, David DeWolf, and Pete Buer return to reveal why post-sales relationship management is often a massive blind spot for professional services leaders. They explore how AI can finally illuminate the unstructured "dark data" in your business, transforming the subjective art of account management into a scalable, data-driven science. Discover how to apply these exact strategies to your own data at www.knownwell.com.
Why does scaling a professional services firm eventually feel like you're fighting the laws of physics? David DeWolf and Pete Buer break down the painful reality of hitting revenue ceilings, exposing why the traditional model of bespoke delivery and "unicorn talent" is built to break. Drawing on hard-won lessons from decades building and scaling servies companies, the duo highlights how top-tier firms are bending the growth curve by automating client interactions and productizing core services. In this episode, you'll discover exactly how to transform your business model. The winners in the AI era aren't just selling billable hours—they're building scalable platforms you won't want to miss. Catch the full conversation and the supporting slide deck on the Knownwell site: https://knownwell.com/breaking-the-growth-barrier-ai-driven-strategies-to-propel-professional-services-firms-to-new-heights/
Are you running your post-sale revenue on actual data, or just "vibes"? Following up on last week's foundation, Knownwell CEO David DeWolf and CMO Courtney Baker dive into the exact mechanics of building a powerful growth engine beyond the initial sale. They break down the three maturity levels every B2B services firm must conquer to stop playing defense against churn. Discover why customer success can't survive on an island, why standard customer satisfaction scores are a trap, and how AI finally lets leaders measure the historically unmeasurable dynamics of true client health. Stop being just a vendor and learn how to become an indispensable partner. Watch the full deep dive on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5xPjaqftwPQ Watch the full webinar here: www.knownwell.com/revops