Episode

What Great CRO-CEO Alignment Actually Looks Like with Bob Ranaldi

Podcast: Revenue Builders
Published: Mar 12, 2026
Duration seconds: 3458
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In this replay episode, John Kaplan and John McMahon sit down with former CRO and private equity operating partner Bob Ranaldi to break down what effective CRO leadership looks like from both the operator and investor perspective. The conversation explores how CRO-CEO alignment shapes company performance, why sales efficiency has become a defining metric in private equity environments, and why revenue leaders must take ownership of the forecast from day one.