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Leslie Vanetz, Founder of The Sales-Led GTM Agency, joins me, Kristi Faltorusso, CCO at Client Success for a candid conversation on this episode of the She's So Suite Podcast.
Leslie takes us on her journey—from aspiring marine biologist and would-be lawyer to excelling in B2B sales and ultimately forging her own path as a successful entrepreneur. She opens up about the challenges she faced early in her sales career: toxic environments, burnout, and the realities of carving out space as a woman in leadership. Her story is one of grit and transformation—surviving hostile workplaces, learning hard lessons, finding her power, building a business from scratch, and redefining success on her own terms.
With her signature honesty and warmth, Leslie shares valuable insights on navigating career pivots, discovering self-worth beyond job titles, and why betting on yourself can be the most rewarding move of all. She also offers advice to aspiring entrepreneurs and a sneak peek at her debut book - Profit Generating Pipeline.
Timestamps
0:00 – Preview
1:15 – Meet Leslie Venetz
6:03 – Early Aspirations and Career Pivots
12:10 – Sales Career: Successes, Challenges, and Lessons
21:00 – The Entrepreneurial Leap
23:34 – Dealing with a Toxic Work Environment
37:45 – Celebrating Professional Milestones and Redefining Success
39:40 – Embracing the Founder Role and Betting on Yourself
42:30 – Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
46:46 – Final Thoughts and Words of Wisdom
48:48 – Leslie’s Debut Book: Profit Generating Pipeline
Connect with the guest:
Leslie Venetz: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslievenetz/
Connect with Kristi Faltorusso:
Website: https://www.kristifaltorusso.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristiserrano/
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Connect with the Show Producer:
Manali: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manalibhat/
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Keywords:
career prioritization, career advancement, personal fulfillment, impact over money, mentoring for women, women in leadership, C-suite, sales career, B2B SaaS, entrepreneurship, founder journey, corporate to entrepreneurship, workplace harassment, mindset shift, career pivots, women empowerment, gender diversity, CRO, women mentorship, career challenges for women, startup experience, sales consulting, personal worth, self-identity, career success, toxic work culture, job transitions, financial independence, work-life balance, launching a book
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About She's So Suite Podcast:
Embark on a journey with Kristi in each podcast episode as she engages in insightful conversations with accomplished women in the C-suite. Explore their unique stories, triumphs, challenges, dreams, and valuable advice that will inspire and empower you. Tune in for an enriching experience as Kristi delves into the depth of their professional journeys and brings you closer to the dynamic world of female leaders at the top.