Software isn’t eating the world — services are

Sangram Vajre joins Playbook Broken to talk about the transformation of software, sales funnels and GTM.

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    This week on Playbook Broken, we’re speaking with Sangram Vajre, co-founder of Terminus and GTM Partners, who delivers sharp, unapologetic insights into modern go-to-market (GTM) strategies.

    Sangram discusses why the traditional sales funnel is outdated and how SaaS is transforming into services software. He emphasizes the importance of metrics over meetings and proposes a redefined approach to GTM.

    This episode also explores the impact of AI, services becoming the front end of software and the shift towards fractional roles in organizations.

    Tune in for a deep dive into redefining success in today’s rapidly evolving market landscape.

    Episode guide

    00:00: Introduction and guest welcome
    01:34: The death of the traditional funnel
    05:34: Ownership of go-to-market strategies
    12:28: The business of marketing
    17:19: The shift from SaaS to services
    24:19: The evolution of software services
    25:17: The shift to outcome-based services
    26:18: Economic sense of fractional services
    27:03: The disruption of traditional business models
    30:32: The role of ego in business decisions
    34:06: AI’s Impact on business operations
    36:20: Future of UI and AI integration
    41:22: Managing energy and productivity
    44:31: Conclusion and final thoughts

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    Marc Sirkin
    Founder, Marc Sirkin Consulting

    Marc Sirkin is a former CEO, CMO, and digital transformation leader known for driving growth, innovation, and exits at iconic brands including Microsoft, PwC, and Autism Speaks. As Founder of Marc Sirkin Consulting and host of the “Playbook Broken” podcast, he helps executives navigate existential change by integrating AI, aligning teams, and accelerating outcomes. He led the integration of Third Door Media into Semrush post-acquisition by preserving editorial independence while transforming virtual events and launching AI-powered products.

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