What made Zoom - Zoom with Greg Holmes, former CRO at Zoom

Selling the Cloud

In this timeless episode of the Selling the Cloud podcast, we revisit a conversation with Greg Holmes, the former Chief Revenue Officer at Zoom Video Communications from 2013 to 2020. This inaugural episode remains as relevant today as it was when first recorded, offering deep insights into the factors that fueled Zoom's meteoric rise.

Join our co-hosts, Mark Petruzzi, and Ray Rike as they delve into the unique "happiness culture" that Zoom cultivated from its early days. Greg shares how Zoom's commitment to customer and employee happiness became a cornerstone of its success, from establishing "happiness crews" in every global office to having a Chief Happiness Officer.

Zoom's innovative approach to video communications was purpose-built for the collaborative, mobile age, setting it apart from traditional solutions. Greg also discusses how Zoom's sales team acted as the "voice of the customer," constantly feeding insights back to product development to ensure the platform met user needs.

Authenticity and resilience were key traits Zoom looked for in its sales hires. Greg shares how these qualities were assessed during interviews, including unique methods like hiring someone who had previously delivered happiness to Zoom employees as a server at a local restaurant. He also explores the importance of resilience in sales, built through life experiences and the ability to overcome challenges.

Finally, Greg talks about the power of humility and mastering the art of praise—both giving and receiving it—as essential elements of Zoom's company culture.

Co- Hosts: Mark Petruzzi and Ray Rike

Guest: Greg Holmes

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