Hosted by Stephen Saberin, Senior Partnership Manager at the world’s leading technical HubSpot consulting firm, Domin8 is your backstage pass to the world of HubSpot selling. Get insider stories on what drives success—how top professionals close deals, overcome challenges, and thrive in this competitive industry.
From aligning the perfect GTM tech stack to tackling real-world sales hurdles, Domin8 is packed with actionable insights and captivating stories to help you excel in today’s competitive sales landscape. Whether you’re in sales, partnerships, or leadership, tune in to sharpen your edge so you can Domin8.
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How to Win a Deal When Half the Room Isn't Ready to Buy | Domin8 Podcast Ep. 8
In this episode, Stephen Saberin sits down with Julia Treible, Mid-Market Account Executive at HubSpot, to explore what happens when a competitive swimmer turned accidental salesperson lands one of the more complex deals in the med tech space. Julia swam at the University of Florida, competed at the Olympic trials at 18, and credits that competitive foundation — along with a psychology degree from UGA — for how she runs discovery and navigates multi-stakeholder evaluations.
Julia walks through a recent manufacturing win where a medical sales team was documenting billion-dollar deals on post-it notes and in their iPhones, while a separate professional sales team struggled with a clunky, developer-built Salesforce instance that nobody actually wanted to use. The deal involved two divisions, four key stakeholders, a live AI voice note solution built by Aptitude 8, and a phased migration strategy that separated medical from professional to keep the evaluation from collapsing under its own weight.
Whether you're an early HubSpot rep or an experienced AE managing complex technical deals, Julia's approach to splitting evaluations, making reps the hero of the story, and building the right partnership structure is worth studying closely.
Key Takeaways from the Episode:
• A CRM for CRM's Sake Doesn't Close: Adoption is everything. Reps need to feel like the system is going to make them more money — that's the only North Star that matters in a CRM evaluation.
• Don't Boil the Ocean: When two divisions have fundamentally different needs and readiness levels, splitting the evaluation isn't a retreat — it's the move that wins the deal.
• AI Fills the Gaps Nobody Talked About: Turning 45-minute drives between hospitals into structured CRM data via voice-to-field AI wasn't a native HubSpot feature — it was a custom solution that became the deciding factor.
• Your IT Director Can Be Your Best Champion: The IT team isn't a gatekeeper — they have their own pain points, and when you solve those, they'll lead the charge internally.
• Land and Expand Only Works With a Real Partner: Phased deals carry risk if the implementation partner isn't fully aligned. Constant communication and a shared workspace are what keep it from falling apart between phases.
Connect with us:
Stephen Saberin (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-saberin/
Julia Treible: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliatreible/
Aptitude 8: https://aptitude8.com
Reach out directly: stephen@aptitude8.com
#HubSpot #SalesStrategy #MedTech #CRM #Salesforce #domin8podcast
27 Apr 2026
From Outbound Call to Full HubSpot Suite in 45 Days | Domin8 Podcast Ep. 7
In this episode, Stephen Saberin sits down with Dan Mulcahey, Account Executive at HubSpot, to explore what happens when a background in investment analysis meets nearly seven years of consultative HubSpot selling. Dan started his career crunching numbers in back-office finance before pivoting into sales ops at HubSpot — and eventually into a closing role where he's now a 2025 President's Club winner.
Dan walks through a recent B2B SaaS win where the prospect wasn't shopping for a CRM at all — they were halfway through building their own. What started as a BDR-sourced outbound opportunity to sell marketing tools turned into a full platform deal covering Marketing Hub, Sales Hub, Commerce Hub, and Data Hub, closed in under 45 days. He shares how he navigated a CEO who never joined a single call, a technical team skeptical of Commerce Hub's quoting capabilities, and a champion who ended up doing most of the internal selling without being asked.
Whether you're an early-career HubSpot rep or a seasoned AE working complex multi-stakeholder deals, Dan's approach to consultative selling, async demos, and knowing when to loop in a partner is grounded in what actually works in the field.
Key Takeaways from the Episode:
• The Build vs. Buy Pivot: A routine integration call with the sales team revealed that HubSpot already did everything they were spending time and money trying to build themselves.
• Champion-Led Deals Move Faster: The right VP of Marketing did more internal selling than Dan did — and it's something you can build deliberately, not just get lucky with.
• Loom Replaces a Third of Your Follow-Up Calls: Short async demo clips answered complex questions faster than scheduling another meeting and kept momentum through a multi-stakeholder process.
• The Marathon Mindset: Stop white-knuckling the quota. Reps who focus on real conversations close better deals and build pipelines that don't dry up.
• Bring AI Into the Deal Sooner: Dan's honest reflection — introducing HubSpot's AI capabilities earlier would have changed the initial sale, not just the onboarding conversation.
Connect with us:
Stephen Saberin (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-saberin/
(https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVc3N25lZ3RZLWdxOU94RVNuWVdUdnhKaWdmQXxBQ3Jtc0ttVTRkcnBTcEJpTEJSTFIxMzNaSXh5Z1BkNlpDS2ZIeEdZa0E1eThLejRyQTVid2V5aVNldWJUQ25BVnh3VkY3dWxJSzdxdmFZbUR2Q0Z4dnVodmdwSG9LZWRSS19fdWVkME1yZnBLdkZLcTFfYUoxVQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fdan-mulcahey%2F&v=kkFqlKhLZLE)Dan Mulcahey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-mulcahey/
Aptitude 8: https://aptitude8.com (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnAtOUh6SFp4RVI0cGRxMU15MUpXTDI5a0ZzZ3xBQ3Jtc0trNk1WREMzOWJlUmJzeXBZZnFNaDNlV09nNUVEMmREa01jRFRYMUJWaUp6ZnRIUmJON3hsa1RudDlNVjJwdU1DS0Zfc1JNeWRjQjVZQVNETURNQVROSFVQdnEyd1htRjN5eWNLMU5sM1I2RTBMTjFEUQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Faptitude8.com%2F&v=kkFqlKhLZLE)
Reach out directly: stephen@aptitude8.com
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25 Mar 2026
How a Standup Comic Became HubSpot's Best Closer | domin8 Podcast Ep. 6
Host Stephen Saberin interviews HubSpot Account Executive Dan Sally about how his standup comedy background sharpens his enterprise sales skills, leading to a major CRM win against Salesforce.
Account Executive Vinny Ciccio discusses with Stephen Saberin how he secured a major CRM deal against Salesforce by building trust and leveraging internal and external partnerships in this interview.
3 Jun 2025
Scaling Complex Sales with Jonathan Dobrovich
Stephen Saberin interviews Jonathan Dobrovich, HubSpot Principal Services Consultant, who shares strategies for navigating complex enterprise deals, balancing stakeholder priorities, and delivering future-proof solutions, in this interview episode.
1 May 2025
Financial Firms with James Wanke
In this episode, Stephen Saberin sits down with James Wanke, Global Services Consulting Team Lead at HubSpot, to unpack a $25K MRR deal with a growing HR and finance company. James shares how he helped the client transition from Salesforce, navigate internal leadership changes, and evaluate two competing partners—both in the same meetings.
Hear how James built trust with stakeholders, positioned HubSpot as a scalable long-term solution, and worked cross-functionally to deliver a confident buying experience. Plus, insights on why the right partner match can make or break a deal and how internal alignment drives better outcomes for everyone involved.
Key Takeaways from the Episode:
Partner Fit Matters: Expertise, delivery style, and even personality alignment all impact partner selection.
Transparency Wins: Giving partners the same access and info helps create trust and accountability.
Scalable Solutions: Selling isn’t just about today’s needs—it’s about preparing clients for what’s next.
Connect with us:
Stephen Saberin (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-saberin/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-saberin/)
James Wanke: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameswanke (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameswanke)
Aptitude 8: https://www.aptitude8.com/ (https://www.aptitude8.com/)
Reach out directly to me here: stephen@aptitude8.com (mailto:stephen@aptitude8.com)
#HubSpot #SalesStrategy #Partnerships #domin8podcast
3 Apr 2025
Navigating Complex Deals with Dan McGreevy
In this episode of the domin8 Podcast, Stephen Saberin sits down with Dan McGreevy, Enterprise Sales Executive at HubSpot, to unpack a recent complex deal that was anything but ordinary. Dan shares how he leveraged the power of HubSpot’s ecosystem, partnered with Aptitude 8, and navigated a multi-stakeholder, cross-functional sales cycle with tight timelines and unexpected board mandates.
You’ll learn:
Why events like INBOUND are secret weapons for sales momentum
How GPCT methodology helped build trust with stakeholders
Why champions are essential (and how to activate them)
How organization and joint evaluation plans saved the deal
The real role Aptitude 8 played behind the scenes
This episode is a must-listen for HubSpot sellers, solution partners, and anyone in B2B sales navigating high-stakes deals.
Connect with us:
Stephen Saberin (Host): (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWhzSUczaHRCWjBkMlpwd0FEdUhJbWpPSG9YQXxBQ3Jtc0trWFBMNm9fN3lCWHhWZS04M3RyV1ZOMnJnVml6dDd0X2N1TXNwaUxzOW5lYzl2bXF0bHNLRDR4SnhaZVR2Ql83aWNZdmR1Y3gyamRqUTVZTHktZ1VaXzdXa0VaZXVrZEZPLV9BbkNsSXVwdVJtN2tQOA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fstephen-saberin%2F&v=MiYOSLfknnY)https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-saberin/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-saberin/)
Dan McGreevy: (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEtRTnU2YXlIZWoxZk50em1YT0dpX1UwakhiQXxBQ3Jtc0tscWd5SnlmTWpqMHFjUk1DR1VodkQ0QjBucFNpMGYtX0NTbUoxY3gycjZNWklKS0lONEpQR09TcDNWanR1aEhXaS1ZZE0yenBhODJzT3JRcmx4b01XeUlOalBOMTFyR3oxN2xBRFFtYXNIaWFWS2VzZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Flucas-sanchezlas%2F&v=MiYOSLfknnY)https://www.linkedin.com/in/dmcgreevy (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dmcgreevy)
Aptitude 8: https://www.aptitude8.com/ (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFpGQ2FTdnYteFpoUEcxZThnbk5QZmdNYVhuZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttMTJWUTFNNWJvaWpIbzFlYm16TkpLZDhMc1JMLW94WWF6OEVRZUx3MENSUWxwa1Y5OV9kSDFNcEJFRmFwNjJBaEpjV0xyS3ZuaGF4VTU3akRTQzMzcXhtZlR3dHZ5bmtZYmRIV2UzaHZFa1ZWMWN5MA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aptitude8.com%2F&v=MiYOSLfknnY)
Reach out directly to me here: stephen@aptitude8.com (mailto:stephen@aptitude8.com)
5 Mar 2025
Credit Unions with Lucas Sanchez
In this premiere episode, Stephen Saberin sits down with Lucas Sanchez, a Senior Account Executive at HubSpot, to discuss how he closed a major credit union account. Lucas shares his approach to high-value sales, navigating complex stakeholder landscapes, and leveraging partnerships for success.
Hear how he tackled segmentation challenges, overcame last-minute executive roadblocks, and positioned HubSpot as the ultimate solution. Plus, get insights on the future of selling, the power of AI, and why improv skills might just make you a better salesperson.
Key Takeaways from the Episode:
Customer-Centricity: Solve for customer needs to build trust and show HubSpot's value.
Strategic Partnerships: Leverage partners for expertise and deal validation, especially with complex clients.
Proactive Sales Planning: Plan ahead and involve technical teams early for a smoother sales process.
Connect with us:
Stephen Saberin (Host): / stephen-saberin (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWhzSUczaHRCWjBkMlpwd0FEdUhJbWpPSG9YQXxBQ3Jtc0trWFBMNm9fN3lCWHhWZS04M3RyV1ZOMnJnVml6dDd0X2N1TXNwaUxzOW5lYzl2bXF0bHNLRDR4SnhaZVR2Ql83aWNZdmR1Y3gyamRqUTVZTHktZ1VaXzdXa0VaZXVrZEZPLV9BbkNsSXVwdVJtN2tQOA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fstephen-saberin%2F&v=MiYOSLfknnY)
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Aptitude 8: https://www.aptitude8.com/ (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFpGQ2FTdnYteFpoUEcxZThnbk5QZmdNYVhuZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttMTJWUTFNNWJvaWpIbzFlYm16TkpLZDhMc1JMLW94WWF6OEVRZUx3MENSUWxwa1Y5OV9kSDFNcEJFRmFwNjJBaEpjV0xyS3ZuaGF4VTU3akRTQzMzcXhtZlR3dHZ5bmtZYmRIV2UzaHZFa1ZWMWN5MA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aptitude8.com%2F&v=MiYOSLfknnY)
Reach out directly to me here: stephen@aptitude8.com (mailto:stephen@aptitude8.com)
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