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She's So Suite: The Marine Biologist turned Founder of The Sales-Led GTM Agency ft. Leslie Venetz
- Kristi Faltorusso
- Jun 7
- 4 min read
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IN THIS EPISODE KRISTI AND LESLIE DISCUSS:
Redefining Success and Self-Worth
True worth isn’t tied to titles or money; embracing a new relationship with work can bring fulfillment and empowerment.
Embracing Unexpected Career Pivots
Career paths aren’t linear—following new interests and adapting to change can lead to greater satisfaction and personal growth.
Leveraging Unique Career Experiences
Varied experiences often turn perceived weaknesses into strengths, making you uniquely qualified for future opportunities.
The Power of Resilience in Toxic Environments
Facing toxic workplaces can be tough but builds inner strength and determination to carve your own path and standards.
Finding Motivation Through Adversity
Navigating harassment or difficult experiences, and overcoming them, can fuel creativity, confidence, and advocacy for oneself.
The Importance of Financial Consideration
Understanding financial realities early helps make informed, sustainable career decisions—especially when considering entrepreneurship.
Mentorship and Support Networks Matter
Lack of mentorship shouldn’t discourage you. Sharing stories and supporting one another encourages women to persist in their journeys.
Becoming Your Own Best Boss
Sometimes, building your own venture is the best way to align your work life with your values and strengths.
Start Before Everything Is Perfect
In entrepreneurship, don’t fixate on having polished branding. Taking action and iterating is more important for business growth.
Own Your Personal Narrative
Don’t let others define your limits. You are uniquely qualified to achieve your dreams; step up and write your own story.
Sponsored by: ClientSuccess and WednesdayWomen
Produced by: Manali Bhat
Listen to the She's So Suite Podcast:
Podcast Episode Overview:
In this inspiring and candid episode of She's So Suite, host Kristi Faltorusso sits down with Leslie Venetz, founder of the Sales Led GTM agency, to uncover the twists, pivots, and personal growth throughout Leslie’s incredible professional journey.
Leslie reflects on her early ambitions, from dreaming of being a marine biologist in landlocked Montana to considering a career in law, and describes the practical decisions that led her into the world of B2B sales. Through honest storytelling, Leslie shares the realities of breaking into high-pressure sales environments, facing toxic workplaces, and overcoming deeply personal and professional challenges, including navigating sexual harassment and rebuilding her confidence after traumatic setbacks.
Listeners are treated to valuable lessons on resilience, listening to one’s intuition, and the process of redefining personal success and self-worth beyond titles or traditional milestones. Leslie opens up about her decision to leave the corporate track—after years of chasing the CRO title, to embrace entrepreneurship, founding her own agency, and finding joy and agency in her work.
The episode doesn’t shy away from the tough moments but ultimately celebrates triumphs, including Leslie’s proudest achievements, the importance of recognizing your own strengths, and actionable advice for others considering a pivot to entrepreneurship. Leslie wraps up with a motivating mantra and shares news about her upcoming book, encouraging listeners to seize their power and pursue their dreams unapologetically.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking encouragement to navigate career transitions, entrepreneurial aspirations, or personal reinvention, all delivered with authenticity, honesty, and a touch of humor.
About Leslie Venetz
Leslie Venetz is a globally recognized B2B sales expert, award-winning corporate sales trainer, and founder of The Sales-Led GTM Agency. With nearly two decades of experience, her expertise spans B2B SaaS and service-based organizations selling across every sales motion, from transactional to consultative. Having successfully sold to and trained teams navigating diverse price points, industries, and ICPs, she is one of the few experts uniquely qualified to enable sales teams across multiple go-to-market motions. Leslie helps teams earn trust, drive revenue, and build a profit-generating pipeline through effective prospecting and strategic selling.Leslie has personally made more than 250,000 cold calls and has influenced more than ten million through her training programs. Her methodologies are used by thousands of sellers to refine their prospecting strategies, handle objections with confidence, and lead sales conversations that consistently convert.
A sought-after keynote speaker, she has delivered hundreds of high-impact sales workshops and presentations across four continents, earning a reputation as one of the most influential voices in modern sales. A LinkedIn Editorial Top Voice and top one percent sales thought leader, Leslie's insights have been viewed more than one 100 million times, influencing sales leaders and sellers worldwide. Her expertise has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Success Magazine, and other top business publications. She has received more than twenty prestigious industry honors, including the 2024 Sales Innovator of the Year, Top Four 2024 Finalist for GTM Advisor of the Year, and recognition as a Five-Time Global Top Fifty B2B Sales Thought Leader.
A pioneer in modern sales education, Leslie's resources have been downloaded thousands of times, helping sellers and leaders execute high-impact strategies. She is redefining what it means to be an ethical, effective, and high-performing sales professional.
Timestamps:
00:00 From Corporate Sales to Full-Time Founder
03:28 Diverse Sales Experience Advantage
09:24 Career Pivot: Corporate to Nonprofit
12:11 Unexpected Sales Success
14:47 Sales Success Through Listening
22:54 Launching LLC After Job Success
24:15 From Adversity to Empowerment
27:40 Realizing Emotional Abuse Reality
31:15 Standing Up Against Workplace Abuse
37:44 Celebrating Women's Career Successes
40:34 Redefining Success and Self-Worth
43:33 Avoiding Bad Entrepreneurial Deals
45:38 Prioritize Content Over Design
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