Joey Gilkey

Joey Gilkey is the Chief Executive Officer of Phone Ready Leads®, a company specializing in sales intelligence and data scoring, and also serves as the CEO of Apex Revenue, a firm focused on enhancing outbound sales operations. Based in Knoxville, Tennessee, he has been instrumental in driving innovative strategies that improve sales effectiveness for B2B companies.

Professional Background

• Current Roles:

  • CEO at Phone Ready Leads®: Since August 2023, following the acquisition of Phone Ready Leads by Apex Revenue. Under his leadership, the company aims to revolutionize outbound sales operations by leveraging advanced data scoring technologies to enhance connection rates for sales teams.45
  • CEO at Apex Revenue: Since May 2020, he has led this firm in providing outsourced sales leadership and strategies for mid-market B2B companies.26

• Expertise: Gilkey focuses on building effective outbound sales strategies, emphasizing the importance of data-driven approaches to improve connection rates and overall sales performance. His work involves collaborating with CEOs and sales leaders to optimize their outbound efforts.13

Key Achievements

• Acquisition of Phone Ready Leads: Gilkey played a pivotal role in the strategic acquisition of Phone Ready Leads by Apex Revenue, which is expected to enhance the capabilities offered to clients by integrating advanced sales intelligence tools.45
• Sales Performance Improvement: Under his guidance, teams utilizing Phone Ready Leads have reported significantly higher connect rates—averaging 21.3%—compared to traditional methods.13

Personal Insights

Gilkey is recognized as a generous leader and advisor within the sales community, often sharing insights on improving cold calling strategies and enhancing overall sales effectiveness. His approach combines both tactical execution and strategic planning to drive revenue growth for businesses.23

For more information about Joey Gilkey's professional journey, you can view his LinkedIn profile at joeygilkey.