Cracking the B2B Sales Code- David Fastuca | EP138
Tue Apr 01 2025
In this exclusive podcast Interview, David Fastuca shares how his Travel Startup, Locomote, found success through a bold COVID Pivot. When the Travel Industry nearly shut down, Fastuca and his team saw an opportunity to refine their Go-To-Market Strategy and revamp their Sales Pipeline. Their journey became a shining example of Startup Growth and Business Resilience, fueling insights that shaped the new Sales Playbook he co-created with Luigi Prestinenzi.
Fastuca’s story underscores the critical role of Presales Process and a strong Customer Journey in shaping effective B2B Sales. By zeroing in on client pain points and prioritizing empathetic communication, Locomote not only retained existing customers but also opened new revenue streams. This Business Pivot demonstrates how agility and Pandemic Innovation can drive success in any economic climate.
If you’re seeking actionable Sales Tips or need a roadmap for COVID Business Strategy, Fastuca’s experience offers valuable Entrepreneur Insights. From establishing a clear value proposition to iterating strategies in real time, his approach to navigating the crisis is a blueprint for organizations aiming to thrive under pressure. Check out the full interview to learn how robust planning, constant iteration, and a dose of resilience can propel any business to new heights.
What to expect in this episode:
(02:03) - The journey of Locomote.
(08:24) - Breaking the norms of travel booking systems.
(13:16) - Building a new business model to attract CFOs.
(19:49) - How do sales and marketing need to work together to make a customer experience work optimally?
(28:54) - David's view on prospecting new sales in 2025.
(35:10) - Tightening the sales process to better the CX.
(39:32) - Answering phone calls in 2025.
(41:15) - How to build an optimal sales system.
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In this exclusive podcast Interview, David Fastuca shares how his Travel Startup, Locomote, found success through a bold COVID Pivot. When the Travel Industry nearly shut down, Fastuca and his team saw an opportunity to refine their Go-To-Market Strategy and revamp their Sales Pipeline. Their journey became a shining example of Startup Growth and Business Resilience, fueling insights that shaped the new Sales Playbook he co-created with Luigi Prestinenzi. Fastuca’s story underscores the critical role of Presales Process and a strong Customer Journey in shaping effective B2B Sales. By zeroing in on client pain points and prioritizing empathetic communication, Locomote not only retained existing customers but also opened new revenue streams. This Business Pivot demonstrates how agility and Pandemic Innovation can drive success in any economic climate. If you’re seeking actionable Sales Tips or need a roadmap for COVID Business Strategy, Fastuca’s experience offers valuable Entrepreneur Insights. From establishing a clear value proposition to iterating strategies in real time, his approach to navigating the crisis is a blueprint for organizations aiming to thrive under pressure. Check out the full interview to learn how robust planning, constant iteration, and a dose of resilience can propel any business to new heights. What to expect in this episode: (02:03) - The journey of Locomote. (08:24) - Breaking the norms of travel booking systems. (13:16) - Building a new business model to attract CFOs. (19:49) - How do sales and marketing need to work together to make a customer experience work optimally? (28:54) - David's view on prospecting new sales in 2025. (35:10) - Tightening the sales process to better the CX. (39:32) - Answering phone calls in 2025. (41:15) - How to build an optimal sales system. Follow David: LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/davidfastuca/ Website - growthforum.io/ Follow & Subscribe to the UltraGrowth Podcast: Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ultragrowth-podcast-formerly-ultrahabits/id1551339373 Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/0eWBOT8L1ShaRy5aoPxOHp?si=26c423103846407e Facebook – facebook.com/UltraGrowthPodcast Instagram – instagram.com/ultragrowthpodcast/ LinkedIn – linkedin.com/in/rj-singh-801a0436/ Strava – strava.com/athletes/32692468 YouTube – youtube.com/@ultragrowthpodcast Website – ugventures.co Reviews - Rate the podcast