Nate Randle

Gabb

Gabb made the Inc. 5000 list, coming in at #494. The list is an annual ranking of the fastest-growing privately owned companies in the United States. With our three year revenue growth of 895%, we landed in the top 10% of companies.

Chief Executive Officer

Chief Marketing & Growth Officer

Executive Advisor

Gabb for Good

We are establishing the Gabb Foundation as a way to reduce caregiver stress in times of need. We do this by providing safe cell phone service to children whose families are navigating challenges or facing barriers. #GabbForGood

Co-Founder & Board Member

Qualtrics

SVP Americas Marketing + Global Customer Marketing

Experience Management (XM) focuses each company on delivering value to customers and employees, helping drive immediate bottom line results while creating long-term value for shareholders. 

Key Accomplishments:

Led a group of senior leaders to plan and execute the Qualtrics IPO with our partner, Nasdaq. Owned all weekly meetings and prioritized tasks and projects for our remote bell ringing ceremony and stock listing. Directed all activities on IPO day, including company celebration.

Exceeded quarterly pipeline and revenue targets every single quarter, during the middle of covid. Shifted our entire marketing plan from in-person events to 100% digital. Developed webinar offense and virtual round table meetings to stay connected to our B2B prospects.

• Marketing leadership over North & South America
• Owned Global customer expansion
• Global growth leader over Customer Experience (CX) products
• Managed a team of 25+ marketing/brand leaders
• Owned marketing sourced pipeline targets 
• Delivered quarterly revenue targets in partnership with sales team
• Field marketing
• Account based marketing
• Partner marketing
• Digital marketing
• Physical and virtual events
• Industry marketing

SVP Americas Marketing

Vivint

Vivint is a leading smart home company in North America. Vivint delivers an integrated system with in-home consultation, professional installation and support, as well as 24/7 customer care and monitoring. The company serves more than 1.7M customers.

Key Accomplishments:

Record Year - In 2018, we exceeded $1B in annual revenue for the first time in company history and delivered a 125% bonus to marketing employees for executing a high-performing brand plan that helped deliver on company goals while staying within budget.

Award Winning CES Booth - Brand team created an entire neighborhood experience that showcased our new product launches and was selected as a “Top 20 - Best of CES” booth in the same class of brands such as Google, Intel, Netflix and Samsung. 

Product Awareness - Set the strategy and signed NBA players Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert as brand ambassadors. Launched a fully integrated campaign that went viral and received millions of views, engagements and sales leads. Worked closely with Utah Jazz executive team as our largest corporate marketing partner through the arena naming rights deal (Vivint Smart Home Arena).

Responsibilities as CMO:

• Managed team of 70+ employees with 10 direct reports
• IPO pitch and filing documents preparation
• Brand strategy
• Product marketing and storytelling
• Public relations & corporate communications
• Digital marketing + website
• Sales team messaging and marketing
• Social media
• Design and content creation
• Retail partnerships
• Sports sponsorships (Utah Jazz, UofU, BYU)
• Consumer experiences and industry trade shows

EVP & Chief Marketing Officer

Utah Jazz

Key Accomplishments:

#TakeNote Campaign - Created and executed a season-long strategy that culminated with a trip to the playoffs for the first time in five seasons. Players and fans organically adopted the Take Note message that quickly became a statewide anthem and was frequently talked about on ESPN and TNT. The Jazz continue to use the campaign today.

Managed all aspects of team marketing and game operations for the Utah Jazz, SLC Stars, and Salt Lake Bees (Triple-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels).

Served on the executive leadership team that led the extensive arena renovation and secured the new ten-year arena naming rights partner (Vivint Smart Home Arena).

Nike Collaboration - Worked directly with Nike Basketball to design and launch an entirely new set of jerseys for the team. One of the unique designs was dedicated to Southern Utah and included a basketball court that matched the uniform. The concept became the best selling jersey in team history and Nike couldn’t keep up with demand. The success led to Nike building an on site arena store with a wide variety of limited edition items for Jazz fans.

Launched 5 FOR THE FIGHT jersey patch with Qualtrics. Worked with Nike on color combinations. The patch was the first-of-its-kind among all North American professional sports teams because it focused on charitable efforts instead of a corporation. Crowdsourcing to donate $5 to the fight against cancer.

Leadership Responsibilities:

• Managed team of 15 marketing and design professionals
• Brand marketing
• Ticket sales awareness and demand in partnership with sales team
• Creative design (logos, player assets, promotion items, tickets, arena decor, company events)
• Social & digital media
• Team website + mobile app
• Game operations
• Fan engagement
• Customer relations
• Managed Nike basketball and NBA relationship

Senior Vice President Marketing

Vice President Marketing

Nike

NIKE, Inc., based near Beaverton, Oregon, is the world's leading designer, marketer and distributor of authentic athletic footwear, apparel, equipment and accessories for a wide variety of sports and fitness activities. 

Personally responsible for driving the strategic brand plans and consumer initiatives for football and baseball training. Served on the leadership team that planned a month long consumer journey (product and events) leading up to Super Bowl XLVIII, in New York City.

North America Brand Director, Football & Baseball

Directly managed a $38M demand creation budget, along with planning and delivering the marketing and media buying strategies. Managed a team of 20 people with 5 direct reports.

Member of leadership team that delivered double-digit growth for multiple years, resulting in $500M+ in annual revenue. Reported directly to the U.S. general manager.

Tangible Retail Partnership Returns - Worked very closely with Dicks Sporting Goods, Golf Galaxy, Golfsmith, and several other retail partners on product launches, athletes appearances, merchandising and promotional plans. Over a three year span, we grew our retail business by 150%, mainly driven by apparel.

Tiger Woods and Rory Mcllroy Campaign - We signed Rory and then launched the first creative with both athletes, titled - No Cup Is Safe. The spot received 10 million+ views (on YouTube) in two days and was the second most watched Nike commercial that year, behind a global soccer ad. Nike Golf apparel sales grew by 25% during the heart of the media campaign.

US Marketing Director, Golf

Amer Sports Corporation

Directed the product and sports marketing strategies for Suunto USA, including PR, co-op, promotions, sponsorships, trade shows, retail merchandising and athlete contracts. 

Implemented the first ever social media and consumer database strategy for the company.

Traveled to Finland HQ quarterly for global leadership meetings.

Global Marketing Director

Callaway Golf

Led a cross-functional team of domestic and international managers to coordinate the delivery of annual, global marketing plans. Supervised three marketing managers.

Activated and managed corporate sponsorships with ESPN, Mercedes, FedEx and Cadillac. 

Global Brand Strategy - Worked directly with Phil Mickelson and other Callaway PGA and LPGA Tour Staff on North America and European marketing campaigns.

Cancer Awareness Initiative - Partnered with EIF and Halle Berry to drive awareness for ovarian cancer research. Through product auctions and public donations, we raised $3M for the foundation.

Senior Manager, Global Integrated Marketing

Appointed by CEO to turn around the struggling Top-Flite brand that had lost both dollar and market share for six straight years.

Managed a brand P&L of $55M and launched the most successful golf ball in seven years, beating company forecasts by 25%.

Golf Rap Video Goes Viral - Wrote a rap song about the Top-Flite brand and golf balls and played a superhero (D2 Man) in a YouTube video that completely disrupted the stuffy golf industry. The content was viewed over 1 million times within 24 hours, and the New York Times covered the story. The publicity put the new D2 golf ball on the map and supercharged the rebuilding process.

Employee of the Year Award - Received highest honor in the company, the 2007 Ely Callaway Award, for exceeding expectations on the Top-Flite brand.

Brand Manager

U.S. Sales Training Manager

MarketStar

Worked for MarketStar on the Hewlett-Packard account. Started as an inside sales representative and was promoted to territory marketing manager. I sold product and presented partnership marketing plans to small to medium business owners.

Left MarketStar/HP for the opportunity to chase my dream of working in the golf industry, at Callaway Golf.

Hewlett-Packard Sales & Marketing Business Development Manager

Hewlett-Packard Inside Sales Representative

CEO at GABB | Safe Tech for Kids & Teens | Advocate for Single Parents

Optimist. People-first leader. Team builder. Collaborator. Brand storyteller.

Lucky husband & dad. Golfer. Fly fisherman. Music enthusiast.

Currently serving as CEO at Gabb, a safe tech company for kids and teens. 

My career includes twenty-plus years in sports and tech marketing, brand building, and sales growth at leading brands like Nike, Callaway Golf, the Utah Jazz, and Qualtrics.

A few career highlights:

☑ Honored as 2023 CEO of the Year by Utah Business 

☑ Planned and executed 2 IPO's as part of Qualtrics and Vivint leadership teams

☑ Exceeded $1B in revenue with Vivint C-suite team (CMO)

☑ Launched Utah Jazz #TakeNote campaign as SVP of Marketing (used by team 8+ years running)

☑ Exec leader on Nike Golf team that generated YOY double-digit growth with $500M+ in annual revenue 

☑ Employee of the year at Callaway Golf for brand management leadership

More than a cellular network—Gabb Wireless is a movement to connect kids and teens to what matters most with safe-tech solutions. Our phones and watches serve as the first step into tech while giving parents peace of mind.

AspireHired

Helping Salesforce Professionals Sell Smarter, Build Authority, and Drive Business Growth

At AspireHired, I empower Salesforce professionals, leaders, and teams to unlock the full potential of LinkedIn. Whether you're looking to sell AI Agent solutions, establish thought leadership, or grow your professional influence, AspireHired provides tailored strategies to help you achieve measurable results.

What We Do:
AspireHired is dedicated to helping Salesforce professionals:
📌 Sell Smarter: Use LinkedIn as a powerful tool to connect with decision-makers, close more deals, and accelerate business growth.
📌 Build Authority: Position yourself as a trusted leader in your field by crafting a LinkedIn profile that showcases your expertise and unique value.
📌 Elevate Content: Create compelling, consistent content that resonates with your audience and drives meaningful engagement.
📌 Leverage Social Selling: Implement proven strategies to foster relationships and unlock new opportunities.

Why AspireHired?
Tailored Solutions: No cookie-cutter strategies here. Every approach is customized to align with your goals and the nuances of the Salesforce ecosystem.
Deep Expertise: I combine years of experience with an in-depth understanding of Salesforce, AI-powered solutions, and LinkedIn’s unique algorithms.
Comprehensive Support: From profile optimization to ghostwriting and coaching, AspireHired provides end-to-end LinkedIn solutions.

Results You Can Expect:
A LinkedIn profile that attracts clients, talent, and opportunities.
Increased visibility and engagement with content that builds your credibility.
Smarter, more effective social selling strategies that drive growth.

Ready to take your LinkedIn presence to the next level? Let’s connect and create a strategy that turns your LinkedIn profile into a business growth engine.

LinkedIn Growth Strategist | Ghostwriter for Leaders

Maxwell Leadership

As a Certified Maxwell Leadership Speaker, Corporate Facilitator, and DISC Consultant, I help Salesforce professionals, leaders, and teams enhance workplace dynamics, strengthen client relationships, and achieve transformative business results by applying DISC principles and leadership insights.

My Approach:
Dynamic Speaking Engagements: Deliver engaging workshops and presentations that inspire teams and equip them with actionable tools for success.
Facilitating Team Synergy: Use DISC insights to improve collaboration, communication, and alignment in Salesforce-driven environments.
Tailoring Client Strategies: Adapt engagement approaches to diverse communication styles, fostering meaningful client connections.
Navigating High-Stakes Discussions: Provide strategies for confidently managing complex sales, implementation, and leadership conversations.

Key Focus Areas:
Interpersonal Effectiveness: Strengthen client-facing skills and relationship management within the Salesforce ecosystem.
Team Synergy and Leadership: Build high-performing, collaborative teams that achieve exceptional results.
Stakeholder Communication: Adapt messaging to align with clients, partners, and team members, fostering trust and alignment.

Results Achieved:
Teams that communicate effectively, collaborate seamlessly, and achieve shared goals.
Simplified Salesforce solutions that resonate with diverse audiences, driving stronger client relationships.
Professionals equipped to navigate high-value client and team interactions with confidence and impact.

Through speaking, facilitation, and consulting, I combine DISC methodologies with leadership expertise to help Salesforce professionals unlock their potential and drive meaningful growth.

Let’s connect if you’re looking for a speaker, facilitator, or consultant to inspire your team, elevate client relationships, and transform your Salesforce practice.

Certified Maxwell Leadership Speaker | Corporate Facilitator | DISC Consultant

Supermums

As a Global Customer Success Coach at Supermums, I fuse my seasoned sales expertise and advocacy for women in tech to guide and inspire women exploring Salesforce careers. Supermums is a unique social enterprise dedicated to upskilling mothers for flexible, rewarding roles in the tech industry, a mission I'm proud to champion.

Key Responsibilities:

Consultative Sales: I strategize individual career transitions in the tech landscape using a consultative sales approach. From understanding unique career aspirations to connecting candidates with suitable Supermums programs, I manage all sales cycle stages via Salesforce CRM. My leadership in sales strategy significantly furthers Supermums' mission.

Social Media Marketing and Community Building: I cultivate our community through dynamic engagement on social media, fostering a supportive, interactive environment that highlights our successes.

Event Planning & Hosting: I host AspireHired, a LinkedIn Live show spotlighting Salesforce thought-leaders, and contribute to Supermums' marketing and sales events, illuminating the potential of a Salesforce career.

Promoting Success: I showcase the transformative power of our programs by hosting interviews with our successful alums, inspiring future Supermums.

Through my passion for advancing women in tech and sales expertise, I'm making a real impact on many lives, supporting Supermums' commitment to creating a more inclusive tech industry.

Global Customer Success Coach

Lorien

As Senior Partnerships Manager at Lorien, I was pivotal in our Salesforce recruiting practice's launch and successful growth. I harnessed my ability to create solid relationships and used my understanding of the Salesforce community to help establish Lorien as a go-to resource for Salesforce talent needs. Our team of Salesforce specialists focuses on niche, in-demand, and emerging skillsets to reliably provide coveted tech talent.

One landmark achievement was orchestrating a session that led us to the prestigious Dreamforce stage. This exposure substantially increased Lorien's industry reputation, benefiting our relationships with existing partners and attracting potential collaborators.

My expertise in personal branding and social media engagement allowed me to bolster our team's LinkedIn profiles, enhancing visibility and credibility. I curated a weekly LinkedIn Live show featuring key Salesforce thought-leaders to foster dialogue and solidify Lorien's presence. As a planning committee member and social media manager for Forcelandia and Midwest Dreamin' conferences, I established the Lorien brand as a trusted partner within the community.

With advanced tools like ChatGPT and AI automation, I elevated our social media strategy and content creation. By facilitating personalized content and video optimization, these AI solutions broadened the impact and reach of our LinkedIn Live shows, reinforcing Lorien's strong presence in the Salesforce community.

In addition, I championed our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) initiatives. I actively participated in impactful programs like the Dreamin' In Color Conference, underlining our commitment to diversity in our partnership with Salesforce customers.

At the heart of my role was forging successful partnerships. I helped shape our strategies to engage key prospects, directly contributing to my team's success and proving instrumental in propelling our growth and expanding our industry footprint.

Senior Partnerships Manager (Salesforce)

Allstate Benefits

Served agents and customers throughout the Pacific Northwest.
~Developed and executed strategies to consistently surpass sales goals YOY. Recognized at our national convention for goal achievement.  New business premium increased by 400% compared to territory performance during the previous 5 years.  
~Cultivated relationships with key decision-makers to negotiate, close, and renew complex sales deals.  Primarily greenfield accounts including, a major airline account with 20k+ employees.
~Served as an integral member of the project team responsible for implementing Salesforce from inception through user testing.

Sales Consultant 

The Standard

Responsible for sales and enrollment for The Standard's largest customer with over 250k members. Unique customer-centric focus and organization.   
~Surpassed sales goals YOY and recognized for “Best Overall Sales Year” in 2015/2016 (compared to the prior 10 years).
~Collaborative team approach with the customer to re-imagine their organization's future and bring innovative and optimistic solutions.

Sales Manager

Moda Health

Charged with sales management responsibilities for our Group, Individual, and Medicare lines of business.
~Height of healthcare reform demanded resiliency, collaboration, and innovative thinking to continue to sell new business as we partnered with our customers to shift our business model and prepare for the future.   
~Achieved YOY growth in qualified opportunities, account acquisition, account retention, productivity per sales professional, and quota achievement. 
~Acquired new business by applying industry expertise and business acumen to understand customer motivations and propose intelligent solutions.

Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon

Provided complete oversight of daily sales activities, including staff development, supervision and training, marketing strategy development, client acquisition, forecasting, and new business development. Salesforce implementation team participant and ongoing user of the system.

Selected Highlights:
• Led sales team in exceeding enrollment quotas and profitability targets; team exceeded 300% of goal level for the first two years as Manager.
• Identified potential recruits based on critical competencies and staffing shortfalls; talent recruited achieved impressive results and rapid promotions.
• Developed effective sales and marketing strategies to help the team achieve bottom-line objectives while securing high exposure and solid client relationships.

Senior Sales Executive
Tasked with promoting products and services to prospective customer base using promotional sales techniques. Responsible for territory management, client relations, revenue generation, and client acquisition.

Selected Highlights:
• Exceeded medical, life, and disability sales goals and overall profitability targets resulting in expanded responsibilities. Awarded Regence Life & Health trips for exceeding assigned premium goals.
• Selected as “Partner of the Month” by a key client for demonstrating straightforward and timely communication, honesty and integrity, advocacy, reasonable negotiations, intent listening, and effective delivery.

BenefitPort Northwest

Established General Agency, offering unique aggregated quoting engine, including business plan creation, acquiring carrier partner contracts, and recruiting broad base of brokers.  Collaborated with carrier partners, including HealthNet, PacificSource, and Premera Blue Cross.  Responsible for project planning, analysis, program construction, and implementation.  Educated agents and carriers on a variety of technology tools to streamline operations and increase profitability.  Championed intelligent selection and deployment of technology to satisfy strategic objectives and maximize return on investment.

Business Development Manager

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> Optimize Your LinkedIn Presence: Craft a profile that reflects your leadership, aligns with the needs of your ideal clients, and positions you as a go-to leader.

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Why this matters for leaders like you:

Your industry is competitive, but with the right LinkedIn strategy, you can:

> Showcase your expertise and establish trust with potential clients.

> Demonstrate your leadership to attract top talent.

> Position your business for investor interest or strategic partnerships.

How I Support Your Success:

With extensive experience and a proven system designed for measurable results, I work alongside leaders to amplify their visibility, build influence, and drive growth. 

Whether your focus is client acquisition, recruiting talent, or preparing for investment opportunities, I provide the tools and strategies to make your vision a reality.

LinkedIn isn’t just a platform; it is your stage. It is where you can share your expertise, tell your story, and make your mark.

What’s Next?

> Take the LinkedIn Impact Quiz in my featured section to assess your current strategy.
> Message me to explore how we can elevate your LinkedIn presence.
> Join my next LinkedIn Workshop for actionable strategies to position yourself as a Key Person of Impact.

You have the expertise. Now it is time to make sure the world sees it.Ready to amplify your valuation and achieve measurable growth? 

Connect with me, and let’s have a conversation.

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