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Business Owners Beware! The REAL Reason You're Struggling to Grow Most business owners think working harder will fix everything, but that's the trap keeping you stuck. In this episode, Kevin and Chris break down why being a great technician isn't enough and why mastering sales and marketing is what actually grows a business. They reveal: - The 3 roles every business owner must understand (from Michael Gerber's E-Myth) - Why “doing it all yourself” kills growth - How to buy or scale a business the smart way - The truth about what separates successful blue collar entrepreneurs from the rest If your business feels stuck - this episode might be the wake-up call you need. Subscribe for more real conversations about business growth, leadership, and building a company that works for you.
How can simplifying your goals and aligning with sales transform your marketing success?This special Hard Corps Marketing Show takeover episode features an episode from the Connect To Market podcast, hosted by Casey Cheshire. In this conversation, Casey sits down with Bronson Cordle, Vice President of Marketing at Vsimple. Bronson offers a thoughtful and tactical breakdown of what modern marketers must prioritize to drive impact and foster alignment across their organizations.He shares why marketers need to define the purpose of every activity, the importance of tracking and measuring what truly matters, and how close collaboration with sales leads to stronger outcomes. Bronson also reflects on his personal journey, highlighting the lessons, mentors, and values that have shaped his approach to leadership and strategy.Throughout the conversation, Bronson highlights actionable insights on clarifying marketing goals, building productive internal relationships, and bridging the gap between marketing and sales.In this episode, we cover:Why every marketing activity needs a clearly defined goalHow to track performance and demonstrate marketing impactThe keys to successful marketing and sales alignmentThe role of relationships and self-awareness in leadership
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Struggling with misalignment between your marketing and sales teams? You're not alone. Many organizations face friction when these critical teams operate in silos—leading to missed opportunities, wasted resources, and slower growth.In this webinar, we uncovered actionable strategies to bridge the gap between marketing and sales, ensuring seamless collaboration and revenue growth.
Cybersecurity isn't just about protection – it's a crucial investment in your marketing and sales success. Join Christopher Melotti and Mark Casey from Pegasus Technology as they delve into how cybersecurity safeguards customer trust, protects valuable data and supports seamless marketing strategies. Discover why prioritising cybersecurity is essential for businesses operating in today's digital-first world. If your focus is on sales and marketing, this episode is a must-listen!
Sales Game Changers | Tip-Filled Conversations with Sales Leaders About Their Successful Careers
This is episode 766. Read the complete transcription on the Sales Game Changers Podcast website. The Sales Game Changers Podcast was recognized by YesWare as the top sales podcast. Read the announcement here. FeedSpot named the Sales Game Changers Podcast at a top 20 Sales Podcast and top 8 Sales Leadership Podcast! Read more about the Institute for Effective Professional Selling (IEPS) Premier Women in Sales Employer (PWISE) designation and program here. Purchase Fred Diamond's best-sellers Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know and Insights for Sales Game Changers now! Today's show featured an interview with Patrick Smith, former CMO at Cvent and Deltek. Find Patrick on LinkedIn. PATRICK'S TIP: “Treat sales and marketing as one team with shared goals. Stop passing leads over a wall—sit in each other's meetings, align on the plan, and build an in-it-together mentality where both sides are accountable for pipeline and revenue.”
In this episode of The Faces of Business, we welcome Walter Crosby, CEO of Helix Sales Development, to discuss how aligning your marketing and sales messaging can drive business growth and improve sales performance. Walter is a sales performance expert with a deep understanding of sales process improvement, sales training, and team development. He helps mid-market CEOs build high-performance sales organizations that generate revenue without their constant involvement. Through Helix Sales Development, Walter has guided businesses in transforming their sales teams, implementing repeatable processes, and creating accountability-driven sales cultures. Join us as Walter shares how misalignment between marketing and sales can lead to lost revenue, and how businesses can fine-tune their messaging to attract and convert the right customers. His insights will help you create a seamless customer journey that turns prospects into loyal clients. Check out the Blog post here: Aligning Your Marketing and Sales Message for Success Thanks for taking the time to listen today. Find Damon Pistulka on LinkedIn talking about life & building businesses you can sell or succeed. Find out more about Damon when he's not working. @damonpistulka on Instagram, or Damon Pistulka on Facebook. More information on building businesses you can sell or succeed and the Exit Your Way method on our website Email us for more information info@exityourway.com
On this episode of the Travis Makes Money podcast, Travis welcomes Ann Carden, a top business growth expert, marketing and sales strategist, and the founder and CEO of A. Carden Inc. With over 41 years of experience and a track record of building and selling seven businesses, Ann is renowned for her ability to help coaches, consultants, and entrepreneurs attract high-end clients and scale their businesses. Her “Expert In You” method and reputation for delivering high-touch, customized strategies have made her a sought-after mentor for those looking to multiply their income and impact. On this episode we talk about: Ann's journey from selling craft classes as a child to building an international craft business before the internet era The importance of merging passion with viable business opportunities How to turn your expertise into a premium coaching or consulting business Strategies for building authority, networking, and leveraging partnerships The power of innovation, bootstrapping, and selling before you build Top 3 Takeaways Merge your passion with a proven business model—success comes from doing what you love, but only if there's real market demand. Package and sell your expertise: The fastest path to more income is often leveraging what you already know and are great at. Relationships matter—what you know gets you started, but who you know takes you to the next level. Notable Quotes “If you can merge those two worlds—your passion and a viable business—you've got gold.” “Have people vote with their wallets, not their words.” “Start with what you're already great at and package, market, and sell that to get started.” Connect with Ann Carden: LinkedIn: Ann Carden's LinkedIn Website: annlcarden.com
Marketing and Sales traditionally operate independently - but they shouldn't. We believe they should be intrinsically tied, so the efforts compound into exponential benefit. But, this is easier said than done. In this Quick Hit, you'll learn how to drive synergies between Marketing and Sales by getting clear on what you are selling and getting clear on the ecosystem that surrounds your target client/customer/consumer. Hear the full episode here
Customer Acquisition Cost efficiency continues to be challenged in the B2B SaaS environment, while alignment across the Go-to-Market organization continues to be a topic of conversation. So, Dave "CAC" Kellogg a long time Marketing executive and Ray "Growth" Rike, a long time Sales executive decided to take on the the topic of Marketing and Sales alignment from their respective experiences as department executives. Topics discussed include:What is Marketing and Sales AlignmentWhat isn't Marketing and Sales AlignmentTop 3 Ideas to Achieve Marketing and Sales AlignmentHow Metrics Can Impact Marketing and Sales AlignmentThe Impact of AlignmentIf you are a CEO depending on the productivity of an aligned Go-to-Market organization, or the head of Marketing or Sales in a B2B SaaS company, this conversation is full of interesting ideas, stories and approaches to increasing revenue growth efficiency.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
#246 Sales Alignment | Danielle welcomes Talya Heller, founder of Down to a T, a B2B consultancy helping marketers turn competitive positioning into high-impact sales assets. With experience in engineering, product management, and product marketing, Talya knows how to bridge the gap between what marketing builds and what sales actually uses.Together they unpack:Why most sales decks and battle cards go unused and what to build insteadHow to enable your champion to sell internally with confidenceSimple frameworks for mapping competitive positioning that teams will actually useTalya also breaks down how she researches, builds, and delivers assets that align sales, marketing, and product, all rooted in buyer empathy.Timestamps(00:00) - – Intro & Talya's background (02:08) - – From engineering to B2B marketing (08:53) - – What is buyer enablement? (11:08) - – Why deals stall after vendor selection (13:23) - – The problem with sales decks (15:53) - – Why battle cards don't work (18:08) - – Talya's competitive positioning map (24:19) - – Grouping competitors by approach (26:49) - – Market maps for sales (28:49) - – Where to get the best insights (31:19) - – New formats for enablement (33:34) - – Why context matters (35:19) - – Empathy for your sales team (37:04) - – Closing thoughts on empathy (38:09) - – Where to find Talya online Send guest pitches and ideas to hi@exitfive.comJoin the Exit Five Newsletter here: https://www.exitfive.com/newsletterCheck out the Exit Five job board: https://jobs.exitfive.com/Become an Exit Five member: https://community.exitfive.com/checkout/exit-five-membership***Today's episode is brought to you by Knak. Email (in my humble opinion) is the still the greatest marketing channel of all-time.It's the only way you can truly “own” your audience.But when it comes to building the emails - if you've ever tried building an email in an enterprise marketing automation platform, you know how painful it can be. Templates are too rigid, editing code can break things and the whole process just takes forever. That's why we love Knak here at Exit Five. Knak a no-code email platform that makes it easy to create on-brand, high-performing emails - without the bottlenecks.Frustrated by clunky email builders? You need Knak.Tired of ‘hoping' the email you sent looks good across all devices? Just test in Knak first.Big team making it hard to collaborate and get approvals? Definitely Knak.And the best part? Everything takes a fraction of the time.See Knak in action at knak.com/exit-five. Or just let them know you heard about Knak on Exit Five.***Thanks to my friends at hatch.fm for producing this episode and handling all of the Exit Five podcast production.They give you unlimited podcast editing and strategy for your B2B podcast.Get unlimited podcast editing and on-demand strategy for one low monthly cost. Just upload your episode, and they take care of the rest.Visit hatch.fm to learn more
Send us a textIt's one of my favourite topics to discuss because so often it is a business's missing link in their marketing - a siloed marketing team that is disconnected from the sales team, and more often than not, the other teams that are customer-facing also.So you know, when I am passionate about something, I'll bring in an expert to chat about the topic with me.In this episode of Marketing Espresso, I am joined by Karen, VP of Marketing at Val and a seasoned marketing leader with over 25 years of experience in the space where creativity, media, and data meet. Karen shares why breaking down silos between sales, marketing, and customer success is critical for growth – not just in large organisations, but for small businesses too.We explore the rise of the Chief Revenue Officer role and how unifying these traditionally separate departments creates better communication, brand alignment, and measurable results. Whether you're building a small team or scaling a larger business, this episode is packed with practical insights on building synergy across your revenue-generating efforts.What We Cover in This Episode:Why traditional marketing and sales silos don't work anymoreThe importance of shared goals across sales, marketing, and customer successThe emerging role of the Chief Revenue Officer and how it changes team structureHow integrated teams lead to more effective campaigns and better customer experiencesThe mindset shifts marketers and creatives need to thrive in a revenue-first modelHow small business owners can adopt this model early to scale more sustainablyYou can connect with Karen on LinkedIn.DOWNLOAD MY CONTENT PLANNER - https://becchappell.com.au/content-planner/Instagram @bec_chappellLinkedIn – Bec Chappell If you're ready to work together, I'm ready to work with you and your team.How to work with me:1. Marketing foundations and strategy consultation 2. Marketing Coaching/ Whispering for you a marketing leader or your team who you want to develop into marketing leaders3. Book me as a speaker or advisor for your organisation4. Get me on your podcastThis podcast has been produced and edited by Snappystreet Creative
How can uniting sales and marketing unlock explosive growth?In this episode of The Hard Corps Marketing Show, I sat down with Steve Hardy, Chief Marketing Officer of SmartRecruiters. Steve shares his expertise on breaking down the barriers between sales and marketing to build a collaborative, high-performing organization.Steve dives into why alignment isn't just a buzzword, it's the foundation for growth. From setting unified goals and KPIs to building a culture of mutual respect and partnership, he shares the key elements of fostering a unified mindset. He also explores how to use sales data and customer feedback to sharpen marketing strategies and boost revenue. Additionally, Steve highlights the crucial role of product marketing as the driving force behind aligning teams and empowering the entire organization.In this episode, we cover:How to create alignment through shared KPIs and unified objectivesWhy respecting roles improves cross-team collaborationThe importance of product marketing as the cog that drives the entire organizationWays to cultivate a collaborative and agile culture between departmentsIf you're ready to break silos and build true partnership between your teams, this episode is full of actionable insights you won't want to miss!
In this episode of Executive Conversations, Maeva Cifuentes speaks with Silvia Valencia, VP of Revenue Marketing at Docebo, about her journey from agency to in-house marketing. Silvia shares how her experience at Refine Labs taught her to manage buy-in, present strategic investment cases, and reallocate budgets effectively. Maeva and Silvia also emphasize the importance of starting relationships with clear communication, setting expectations for short- and long-term outcomes, and delivering early wins to gain credibility.
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In this episode of “Run a Profitable Gym,” Chris Cooper reveals the monthly leaderboards for set, show and close rates in top gyms around the world. These gyms aren't just getting a ton of leads—they're following through by booking appointments, getting people to show up and closing sales. Chris shares the exact strategies these top performers are using, from lead-nurture systems to high-converting sales processes.He also highlights four owners whose gyms landed on all three leaderboards. You'll hear from one of them, Matt Michaud, in our next episode, airing Feb. 27.Tune in to learn how some of the best gyms in the industry are dominating sales and marketing, then take action to improve your sales funnel. LinksGym Owners UnitedBook a Call 00:51 - Key marketing metrics 03:44 - Leaderboard breakdown 07:36 - Gyms on all three leaderboards11:37 - Tips from the leaders18:54 - Where to learn more
'Just focus on marketing!' 'No, sales is all you need!'Ever heard these conflicting pieces of advice? Here's the truth: Your service business needs BOTH to thrive.In today's Maggie's Moment, I break down: Why marketing and sales are two wings of the same birdHow each process serves a unique purpose in your business growthWhy different businesses need different approachesThe key to sustainable income growthStop choosing sides and start building systems that work together.Need help? Book a free consultation with me here: Https://stairwaytoleadership.com
In this episode we're diving into one of the most powerful forces driving success in marketing, sales, and life: desire. I break down the three steps to understanding and amplifying desire - not just for your customers, but for yourself and the people you want to influence. Whether you're trying to boost sales, refine your marketing strategies, or motivate yourself to reach new goals, learning how to harness and amplify desire is the key to unlocking success. We'll talk about how to identify existing desires, connect those desires to the results you're offering, and amplify them to create unstoppable momentum. I'll also share personal stories - from wrestling, parenting, and even building ClickFunnels - that reveal how desire has shaped who I've become in both business and life. Key Highlights: The Three Steps to Desire: Identify, connect, and amplify to influence and motivate. Why desire is the foundation for successful marketing, selling, and personal development. How to inspire desire in your customers, audience, or loved ones - even when it feels impossible. The power of proximity: Surrounding yourself with passionate people to fuel your own fire. Reframing false beliefs: Overcoming the subconscious barriers that hold you back from success. Whether you're a marketer, entrepreneur, or someone striving for personal growth, this episode will give you incredible insights to influence others and truly get the results you want. https://sellingonline.com/podcast https://clickfunnels.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In today's episode of the SMB Community Podcast, hosts Amy Babinchik and James Kernan dive into the best AI tools for marketing and sales, including popular choices like ChatGPT and Gong. They discuss the latest news in the IT industry, such as Fred Voccola's abrupt resignation from Kaseya and the rebranding of CompTIA's nonprofit arm. The conversation also covers expectations from Apple's upcoming product updates and potential regulatory actions in consumer privacy. Lastly, Amy and James share details about their upcoming educational classes focused on AI management and mergers and acquisitions, respectively. Chapter Markers: 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview 01:04 MSP Question of the Week: AI Tools for Marketing and Sales 02:26 Exploring AI Tools and Newsletters 04:53 Using AI for Content Creation and Marketing 06:08 AI in Video Content and Sales Tools 10:33 Kaseya CEO Resigns: https://www.crn.com/news/channel-news/2025/fred-voccola-out-as-kaseya-ceo-5-things-to-know 14:14 CompTIA's New Identity and Mission 16:29 Apple's Upcoming Innovations 20:43 Consumer Privacy Concerns: What's next for our privacy? | MIT Technology Review 22:16 Upcoming Classes and Events 24:51 Conclusion and Sign-Off New Book Release: I'm proud to announce the release of my new book, The Anthology of Cybersecurity Experts! This collection brings together 15 of the nation's top minds in cybersecurity, sharing real-world solutions to combat today's most pressing threats. Whether you're an MSP, IT leader, or simply passionate about protecting your data, this book is packed with expert advice to help you stay secure and ahead of the curve. Available now on Amazon! https://a.co/d/f2NKASI Sponsor Memo: Since 2006, Kernan Consulting has been through over 30 transactions in mergers & acquisitions - and just this past year, we have been involved in six (6). If you are interested in either buying, selling, or valuation information, please reach out. There is alot of activity and you can be a part of it. For more information, reach out at kernanconsulting.com
I've sold millions of dollars of professional services.. Whether it's a $300,000 consulting engagement for a fortune 100 client or a $1000 Life coaching package, the process is the same. Landing high-ticket consulting and coaching engagements in your zone of genius requires a high degree of simplicity in your marketing and sales. This week I'm breaking down the exact process I use, step by step.
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Joe Polish and Dan Sullivan dive into the core principles of selling and marketing, sharing transformative strategies that have reshaped industries. From the power of education-based marketing to creating value-driven Customer experiences, they reveal actionable insights for Entrepreneurs seeking growth and impact. Here's a glance at what you'll discover from Joe and Dan in this episode: How to Sell Without Selling Out: Discover Joe and Dan's ethical approach to sales and marketing that creates value, builds trust, and eliminates the sleazy tactics that plague most industries. The Power of Good for Them: Learn why Dan's simple yet profound phrase—'Good for them'—is the secret to creating sales strategies that transform customers into lifelong advocates. Revolutionizing Carpet Cleaning: How Joe turned a low-trust industry on its head with education-based marketing, transforming skeptical customers into raving fans. The Science of Trust: How Joe and Dan leverage storytelling, positioning, and rapport-building to create marketing that sells itself. From Skeptic to Supporter: Joe's transformative approach to marketing that made even the most jaded carpet-cleaning customers believe in quality service—and how it applies to any business. What's Missing from Your Marketing? Joe and Dan share how identifying the right customer aspirations can transform your approach and skyrocket your results. The $1,800 Gamble That Changed Everything: How Joe's investment in a sales letter transformed his carpet-cleaning business—and became the foundation of a billion-dollar marketing method. Your Business Needs a Hero: Dan reveals the importance of being crystal clear about who you want to be a hero to—and how that clarity can transform your sales approach. From Experience to Excellence: The surprising way the Four Seasons' guest philosophy offers a blueprint for exceptional marketing and customer service. If you'd like to join world-renowned Entrepreneurs at the next Genius Network Event or want to learn more about Genius Network, go to www.GeniusNetwork.com.
Hey everyone, Thank you so much for listening to the podcast this year. We're counting down to 2025 w/ our top episodes of 2024. Today we're listening to Ep. 10. In this episode, I share my journey from selling baseball cards to launching WineLibrary.com and discuss how brands must adapt to stay relevant. We dive into the power of TikTok, influencers, and AI, exploring how these shape marketing and retail today. You'll hear why creative commerce and emerging talent are critical for success, along with tips on building authentic connections with your audience. This one's packed with insights to keep your brand ahead of the curve. Enjoy! I hope you enjoy this look back at one of our most impactful episodes of the year. Let's keep the momentum going into 2025!
Sales Game Changers | Tip-Filled Conversations with Sales Leaders About Their Successful Careers
This is episode 717. Read the complete trascription on the Sales Game Changers Podcast website. Read more about the Institute for Excellence in Sales Premier Women in Sales Employer (PWISE) designation and program here. Purchase Fred Diamond's best-sellers Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know and Insights for Sales Game Changers now! Today's show featured Holly Rollo, the author of The Power of Surge. We also featured John Shrader, Chief Revenue Officer at construction software company Arcoro. HOLLY'S TIP: “The real thing that's going to differentiate you is a frictionless customer experience. That customer experience can't be managed if it's in bits and pieces all over the place. Then sales, marketing and customer success aren't radically aligned, which is what I'm a big advocate of. Priorities become really, really clear when you figure out where's the friction in that customer experience and how can you properly set goals, which I think would help align CEO expectations, not just on marketing, but on the investments and attention spent across the go-to-market roles that remove that friction and make the experience stronger.” JOHN'S TIP: “What are those things that you're doing on a regular basis that cover three things? You're always prospecting, you're selling, and you're closing. There's different times in your day, your month, your week that the amount of time you spend between those three things shifts. The beginning of a month, you're going to be spending more probably on prospecting. The bottom end of a month you're doing more on closing. But that balance of how you do that in a day matters.”
Struggling to scale your business while juggling marketing and sales on your own? In this episode, host Savannah Jordan dives into the art of delegation to help you grow smarter, not harder. Learn how to identify which tasks to outsource, when to hire in-house, and how to build a team that supports your vision. Whether you're a solopreneur or managing a small team, this episode will provide actionable insights for delegating effectively, empowering your business to reach new heights without burning out. -- If you have marketing/sales questions - message us on IG, or if you want to see the difference the right marketing/sales strategy can have in your business - go to our application form and fill it out so we can chat!
Are you equipped to transform your dental practice from good to great as 2025 draws near? In this episode, Michael, Sandy, and Ali embark on a dynamic discussion about the evolving landscape of dental practice management and marketing. Ali, founder of DocSites, takes the floor to break down how his company is revolutionizing dental marketing with a focus on transparency, affordability, and exceptional customer service. The trio dives deep into the significance of managing online reviews and optimizing internal systems to not only attract, but also retain, new patients. As marketing strategies become ever more critical, Ali shares invaluable insights for dental practices on the brink of 2025, advising a pivot from complex branding to simplicity and patient-focused content. He emphasizes the critical nature of maintaining fresh, relevant online content, while ensuring the whole team is fully briefed on ongoing marketing campaigns. With a keen eye on the nitty-gritty of staff training, Ali underscores the balance between marketing and sales, detailing how tracking new patient sources can significantly enhance a practice's marketing efficacy. What You'll Learn in This Episode: How simplifying branding can enhance patient engagement. The role of updated website content in attracting new patients. Strategies for effective staff training and marketing harmonization. The importance of tracking new patient sources to measure success. Insights on balancing marketing and sales efforts. How to optimize internal systems to boost online reviews. Upcoming marketing trends to focus on for 2025. Details on DocSites' flexible service offerings and special deals. Tune in to discover innovative strategies to boost your dental practice's growth today! Sponsors: Do you need a new website or marketing agency? Check out what DocSites can do for you: https://www.DocSites.com/landing-pages/ddb/(Don't miss out on their Black Friday Deal of -$750 off your website! Just mention Michael, Sandy, Dental Drill Bits, or Dental Gumbo!) Mentions and Links: Communities/Groups: Dental Gumbo Group Front Desk Pro Implantology Meeting in Atlanta Businesses/Brands: Burbank Dental Lab Nordstrom Invisalign Oreck Electrolux Nike Amazon Tools: Google Review Cards Places: Aria - Los Vegas
Building a protein drink empire with Billy Bosch of ICONIC Protein. In This Episode: 02:00 - Revenue is vanity and profit is sanity 05:00 - The challenge of dealing with investors 07:00 - Working with private equity 09:00 - The power of a pedigree 12:00 - The technology of a protein drink 14:30 - Working sales for Shell 16:30 - Slumlording 20:00 - Running a nightclub and events 25:00 - The birth of a protein drink company 27:00 - Learning sales 29:00 - The power of "cool" 31:00 - Coming up with a business name 34:00 - Marking > sales 36:00 - Sales versus branding 37:30 - "What can you do for me?" 38:00 - Playing the "deal" game 43:00 - Finding product market fit 45:00 - Talking longevity 49:00 - Building a personal brand 53:00 - Living forever 56:00 - Top longevity ingredients 59:00 - Longevity hacks 01:02:00 - Rapid fire questions 01:12:00 - Trust your intuition The Health Hustle Newsletter - Marketing Tips for Health Brands The Niche Test Get all links, resources, and show notes at: www.coreyhi.com/podcast/177
"The emails are getting worse and worse and less personal, so it creates an opportunity for true differentiation with personalization." - Greg Grand Greg Grand brings decades of experience to help businesses run and grow their sales. He manages your entire sales function on a fractional or virtual basis, developing and enhancing processes and structures, as well as building and implementing all the necessary tactical components and teams. In this interview, we discuss bridging marketing and sales gaps, tips on AI tools, and boosting collaboration. Website: https://gsquaredadvisors.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greggrand
Want to know exactly what your ideal buyers are thinking? Understand their buyer persona! In this episode, Doug C. Brown sits down with Jim Kraus, President of the Buyer Persona Institute, to discuss a revolutionary approach to understanding your buyers. Discover the five key things you need to know about any buying decision. Learn how to create a buyer persona that goes beyond demographics to reveal the mindset and behaviors of your ideal customers, enabling you to tailor your marketing and sales strategies for maximum impact. Join us for an insightful conversation that will transform how you approach customer engagement and boost your sales. In this episode, you will learn:The five key factors that drive buyer decisions and how to apply them.How to create buyer personas that improve your marketing and sales success.Ways to tailor your messaging to better connect with your ideal customers.
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If your marketing and sales strategies aren't working, there is likely a reason, and it has nothing to do with the actual strategies. You'll want to listen to this if you want to learn the truth behind why most marketing and sales strategies fail.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING TO TODAY's EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:Why most marketing and sales strategies fail (& it has nothing to do with the strategies itself).The mistake many entrepreneurs make that results in their marketing and sales producing subpar results.The perspective shift 99% of entrepreneurs need to make if they want their marketing and sales strategies to succeed. If this episode inspires you in some way, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know your biggest takeaway—whether it's created those aha moments or given you food for thought on achieving greater success.And while you're here, follow us on Instagram @creativelyowned for more daily inspiration on effortlessly attracting the most aligned clients without spending hours marketing your business or chasing clients. Also, make sure to tag me in your stories @creativelyowned.Selling the Invisible: Exactly how to articulate the value of your cosmic genius even if your message transcends the typical “10k months” & “Make 6-figures” types of promises.Free on-demand training >>> https://www.creativelyowned.co/watchnowTo find out how to own your unique edge, amplify who you truly are (& get paid for it), take your business to cosmic proportions, and have fun doing it, grab it here!!https://www.creativelyowned.com/quizOffer Architect: TURN YOUR ‘INVISIBLE' WISDOM INTO A COMPELLING OFFER THAT WILL SELL WITH A SINGLE EMAIL.>>>https://creativelyowned.com/offer-architect
"That's what a really great sales process can do... It's really about their agency. This is not any sort of trickery convincing them... It's really a meaningful process."In this insightful episode, business strategist Joanna Sapir shares her expertise on creating effective marketing and sales systems for wellness practices. Drawing from her own experience as a former practitioner, Joanna emphasizes the crucial distinction between marketing and sales, helping practitioners overcome their fear of these essential business functions.As Joanna explains, "Marketing is how you are getting in front of people and building relationships, building interest, capturing leads... Sales is actually how you get the client, how you enroll somebody in your services." She introduces the concept of consultative sales, particularly valuable for wellness practitioners working in transformation-focused services.One of the episode's key insights is that effective marketing isn't about pushing services but building relationships: "When we think that our marketing is how we get clients, we put out stuff that's like, 'here, buy my stuff'... But marketing is how you are getting in front of people and building relationships."This episode is essential listening for wellness practitioners looking to develop authentic, effective marketing and sales systems that align with their values while growing their practice sustainably.Get all the links, resources and show notes here: https://wellnesscentercreators.comSponsored by Jane App, Jane offers online booking, charting, scheduling, secure video and invoicing on one secure, beautifully designed system: https://jane.app/ Use code wellness1mo for a one-month grace period on your new Jane account.
Marketing and Sales traditionally operate independently - but they shouldn't. We believe they should be intrinsically tied, so the efforts compound into exponential benefit. But, this is easier said than done. Drive synergies between Marketing and Sales by getting clear on what you are selling, getting clear on the ecosystem that surrounds your target client/customer/consumer, measuring and optimizing the efforts holistically, and building respect and understanding for the other's role. There's a ton of opportunity here for organizations who get Marketing and Sales on the same page. And as always, if you need Strategic Counsel, don't hesitate to reach out to us at: ForthRight-People.com. FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/forthrightpeople.marketingagency INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/forthrightpeople/ LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/company/forthright-people/ RESOURCES https://www.forthright-people.com/resources VIRTUAL CONSULTANCY https://www.forthright-people.com/shop
Do you have a love-hate relationship with marketing and sales? I can relate to it and want to share how I've shifted my perspective on it, which has made a world of difference.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING TO TODAY's EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:Why heart-led entrepreneurs struggle with marketing and sales (& it's not what you think).How can you shift how you view marketing and sales to get your work in the hands of more people.The perspective shift I made changed how I viewed marketing and sales (& why I saw it as bad in the first place). If this episode inspires you in some way, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know your biggest takeaway—whether it's created those aha moments or given you food for thought on achieving greater success.And while you're here, follow us on Instagram @creativelyowned for more daily inspiration on effortlessly attracting the most aligned clients without spending hours marketing your business or chasing clients. Also, make sure to tag me in your stories @creativelyowned.Selling the Invisible: Exactly how to articulate the value of your cosmic genius even if your message transcends the typical “10k months” & “Make 6-figures” types of promises.Free on-demand training >>> https://www.creativelyowned.co/watchnowTo find out how to own your unique edge, amplify who you truly are (& get paid for it), take your business to cosmic proportions, and have fun doing it, grab it here!!https://www.creativelyowned.com/quizOffer Architect: TURN YOUR ‘INVISIBLE' WISDOM INTO A COMPELLING OFFER THAT WILL SELL WITH A SINGLE EMAIL.>>>https://creativelyowned.com/offer-architect
In this episode of Ambitious, Kate dives into understanding buyer types and their critical impact on your business' success. Drawing from her own transformative journey, she explains the behaviors of analytical, driver, amiable, and expressive buyers, offering practical insights on how to effectively market and sell to each type. Additionally, Kate shares invaluable tips on growing your business during the busiest times of your life, emphasizing the role of unique skills, principles, and habits in navigating challenges. Learn how ethical marketing and recognizing your dominant buyer traits can pave the way for tailored strategies and better results. Grab your pen and paper – this episode is packed with must-know information for every aspiring entrepreneur! 00:30 Understanding Buyer Types 02:21 The Concept of Buyer Types Explained 03:41 The Importance of Recognizing Buyer Types 06:39 Adapting Marketing Strategies to Buyer Types 07:06 Case Study: Shifting Buyer Types 11:22 The Four Core Buyer Types 12:58 Deep Dive into Analytical Buyers 27:13 Deep Dive into Driver Buyers 39:08 The Importance of Confidence in Sales 39:38 Selling to Driver Buyers: Efficiency and Directness 41:08 Using Social Proof to Build Trust 42:49 Adapting to Different Buyer Types 46:48 Understanding Amiable Buyers 50:25 Marketing Strategies for Amiable Buyers 01:02:31 Expressive Buyers: Emotional and Impulsive 01:06:55 Ethical Marketing and Buyer Types To connect with Kate on Instagram, click HERE. To apply for ITI, click HERE. To submit a question to be answered on the podcast, click HERE.
It's the spookiest time of the year! For this Halloween-themed episode of The CMO Podcast, Jim welcomes Gabrielle Dallas Wesley, the Chief Marketing Officer of Mars Wrigley North America. Privately held since its founding in 1911, Mars Wrigley is a giant in the consumer goods industry. The company boasts about $50 billion in sales and includes famous brands like M&Ms, Snickers, Orbit, Pedigree, Whiskas, Ben's Original, and MasterFoods. In August 2024, Mars Wrigley announced the purchase of Kellanova–the Kellogg's spinoff–with brands such as Pringles, Pop Tarts, and Nutrigrain. Gabrielle has worked with Mars Wrigley for about seven years and stepped into the North America CMO role about fifteen months ago. Before Mars Wrigley, Gabrielle worked at Conagra for three years, and General Mills for eleven years. Before she became a food and snack marketer, she spent eight years in financial services before jumping to CPG, using her MBA from Michigan Ross. Tune in for Jim's Halloween Trick or Treat chat with a CMO who is all about a united team!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode, Chris and Kevin talk about practical ways to keep your business from getting stuck and how to keep growing. They focus on the need to shift from being just a skilled worker (technician) to learning marketing skills to build a business you could sell one day. They explain how tracking your numbers and using both inbound (people coming to you) and outbound (you reaching out) marketing is crucial to keeping leads flowing, even when things slow down. The episode also covers ways to make things easier for customers, like speeding up estimates and using email or text marketing. Plus, they share tips on how to use virtual assistants to streamline your business and improve customer service. Drawing from their own experiences, Chris and Kevin offer clear, actionable steps to help business owners grow and potentially exit their businesses profitably. Tune in to learn how to build a solid business and grow your bank account with smart marketing and operations strategies. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro: Keys to Business Success 00:57 Moving from Technician to Marketer 03:52 Inbound vs. Outbound Marketing 08:30 Making Sales Easier for Customers 16:55 Tracking Your Business Metrics 19:41 Final Thoughts and Next Steps If you find this video valuable, please like, share, and subscribe for more content on personal and professional growth! Website: https://bluecollarmillionaire.net/ BCM Skool: https://www.skool.com/blue-collar-millionaire-4460/about Accelerator Program: https://www.skool.com/blue-collar-millionaire-2846/about Board Room Elite: https://www.skool.com/board-room-elite-9841/about
Transitioning from military service to civilian life can be challenging, especially when it comes to finding a new career path in entrepreneurship. Not only are you starting something new, you have to make your own paycheck. In episode 305, I'm joined by Justin Brock, a Marine veteran who went from aviation operations in the Marine Corps to building a successful career in financial services and running a thriving business. We dive into his journey, the lessons he learned about sales and marketing, and how he grew his insurance business by focusing on authentic relationships and quality service. Justin also shares valuable insights for veterans looking to start their own businesses. The show notes can be found here: https://milmo.co/podcast/authentic-marketing-and-sales
If you feel like your business results are tied to your self-worth and you only feel good when you're seeing sales and success, I recommend listening to this episode. Ruth Larbie is sharing her journey to 9 million dollars in sales and the many lessons and personal transformation she's experienced.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING TO TODAY's EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:The unseen reality of scaling a business to 9 million dollars in sales that most people don't talk about. How to navigate the inner obstacles that are inevitable when building a business.Why a lot of entrepreneurs quit before ever giving themselves a chance to succeed.If this episode inspires you in some way, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know your biggest takeaway—whether it's created those aha moments or given you food for thought on achieving greater success.And while you're here, follow us on Instagram @creativelyowned for more daily inspiration on effortlessly attracting the most aligned clients without spending hours marketing your business or chasing clients. Also, make sure to tag me in your stories @creativelyowned.Selling the Invisible: Exactly how to articulate the value of your cosmic genius even if your message transcends the typical “10k months” & “Make 6-figures” types of promises.Free on-demand training >>> https://www.creativelyowned.co/watchnowTo find out how to own your unique edge, amplify who you truly are (& get paid for it), take your business to cosmic proportions, and have fun doing it, grab it here!!https://www.creativelyowned.com/quizOffer Architect: TURN YOUR ‘INVISIBLE' WISDOM INTO A COMPELLING OFFER THAT WILL SELL WITH A SINGLE EMAIL. >>>https://creativelyowned.com/offer-architectConnect with Ruth Here: https://www.instagram.com/salescoachruth/https://www.instagram.com/yourlegacymentor/
In today's fast-paced B2B landscape, marketing and sales can no longer operate in isolation. Both functions have different strengths, but when combined, they create a powerful, customer-centric force that drives results. Marketing builds the brand's story and awareness, while sales directly engages with customers to convert opportunities into revenue. A collaborative relationship between the two functions ensures a seamless customer experience, removes barriers to conversion, and produces a more unified approach to solving customer challenges. The real magic happens when sales and marketing work in sync—sharing insights, addressing objections in unison, and refining product offerings based on real-time feedback from prospects. Christian Klepp, co-founder and director of client engagement at Einblick Consulting, brings over 13 years of experience in B2B branding, marketing, and communications. Having worked with industry giants such as Caterpillar, Henkel, and Logitech, Christian's extensive global experience across Europe, Asia, and North America has helped him master the art of aligning marketing and sales for greater success. His firm helps B2B tech and SaaS companies discover and leverage their unique competitive edge, driving lead generation and revenue growth. What you'll learn: How can marketing and sales teams collaborate to overcome common barriers and improve conversion rates? What are the most effective strategies for aligning marketing and sales in large B2B organizations? How can marketing help sales teams better handle customer objections and close more deals? Resources: Happy Money: The Japanese Art of Making Peace with Your Money - by Ken Honda Building a StoryBrand: Clarify Your Message So Customers Will Listen - by Donald Miller Think, Do, Say: How to Seize Attention and Build Trust in a Busy, Busy World - by Ron Tite --- Connect with Hamish on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hamishknox/ Meet Hamish at a Sandler Summit: https://www.hamish.sandler.com/orlando Fathom: https://fathom.video/invite/72CZPA Humanic: https://app.humantic.ai/login/?referral_code=HamishKnox_SA
Jennifer (Jen) McAdams is a seasoned marketing veteran with more than 25 years of experience within the software industry. Jen went to Northeastern where she graduated with a resume and a business suite, and hit the ground running in her career. She worked closely with Xactly in an advisory CMO role initially as part of Vista Equity Partners' Value Creation Team – and her partnership and execution of a comprehensive marketing plan that generated increased pipeline and higher quality leads led her to permanently join Xactly as a member of the senior leadership team and CMO. Before Xactly and Vista Equity Partners, she's previously held senior roles with SAP, Cisco, Progress, Ixia, and Kaseya. Xactly is a platform “for sales leaders founded by a sales leader”. Their main legacy product is for automating sales compensation and commissions. However, over the years, they have made acquisitions that have allowed them to extend their offerings into sales planning and forecasting tools that live in a single platform and are available as modular pieces that grow with their clients. On the show today, Alan and Jen talk about how she is bridging the gap between marketing and sales at Xactly and what she has seen work across the different types of companies that she's worked for. Jen gives us practical tips to align around a common goal, how she thinks about organizing teams, and the importance of leading by example. Alan and Jen also discuss how marketing is organized within her group, how that relates to customer marketing as she builds that new function and how AI can be a resource for marketers. In this episode, you'll learn: The importance of bridging the gap between marking and sales Tips on how to collaborate, align, and operationalize around a common goals How Jen organizes her team for a focus on customer marketingKey Highlights: [01:58] Life with a rescue Chihuahua (Biscuit) [03:20] Jennifer's career path [08:06] What Xactly does and who they serve [09:13] The gap between B2B marketing and sales[11:22] Aligning goals with compensation[12:15] How to operationalize[15:15] Getting the rest of the team on the same page[16:42] What does marketing look like at Xactly[17:58] What customer marketing looks like[20:38] Experience of your past that defines you[22:39] Advice to younger self[24:37] A topic that you and other marketers need to learn more about - AI[25:47] Trends or subcultures others should follow[27:08] Largest opportunity or threat to marketers todayLooking for more?Visit our website for the full show notes, links to resources mentioned in this episode, and ways to connect with the guest! Become a member today and listen ad-free, visit https://plus.acast.com/s/marketingtoday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Found yourself saying, “I just want to show up as me without the marketing and sales gimmicks?” Then you'll want to listen to the episode as I share how to bust out of the marketing and sales boxes and communicate authentically.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING TO TODAY's EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:The counterintuitive approach to finally breaking free from gimmicky marketing and sales strategies that never felt like you.Why it's so difficult to communicate authentically and the perspective shift that needs to happen if you don't want to dilute who you are in the name of marketing. The mistake many of us make that keeps us trying to bust out of the marketing and sales box while simultaneously stuck in it.If this episode inspires you in some way, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know your biggest takeaway—whether it's created those aha moments or given you food for thought on achieving greater success.And while you're here, follow us on Instagram @creativelyowned for more daily inspiration on effortlessly attracting the most aligned clients without spending hours marketing your business or chasing clients. Also, make sure to tag me in your stories @creativelyowned.Selling the Invisible: Exactly how to articulate the value of your cosmic genius even if your message transcends the typical “10k months” & “Make 6-figures” types of promises.Free on-demand training >>> https://www.creativelyowned.co/watchnowTo find out how to own your unique edge, amplify who you truly are (& get paid for it), take your business to cosmic proportions, and have fun doing it, grab it here!!https://www.creativelyowned.com/quizOffer Architect: TURN YOUR ‘INVISIBLE' WISDOM INTO A COMPELLING OFFER THAT WILL SELL WITH A SINGLE EMAIL.>>>https://creativelyowned.com/offer-architect
In this episode, I interview Andrew Biernat, host of the Story Builders Podcast. We dive deep into the power of storytelling in marketing and personal branding, highlighting how it helps businesses connect with their prospects and drive growth. Andrew shares incredible insights on incorporating vulnerability into your content to build deeper connections and offers strategies to balance personal storytelling with professional messaging to ensure authenticity.Guest Introduction:Andrew Biernat is a project leader at Story Builders, helping leaders turn ideas into impactful books and learning experiences. With his extensive experience in uncovering and sharing the core stories of personality-driven brands, Andrew hosts the Story Builders Podcast, where he focuses on how storytelling can foster business growth and enhance client engagement.Storytelling in Marketing and Sales - Key Takeaways:Storytelling is a powerful tool to create emotional connections with your audience, making your brand more relatable and impactful.Vulnerability in storytelling can significantly boost engagement when it resonates with your audience.Personal stories help humanize your brand and provide the right balance with business content to maintain interest.High-engagement posts featuring personal stories can draw new followers, who then benefit from your educational content.Balancing vulnerability with professional messaging is essential to maintaining your brand's integrity and trustworthiness.Storytelling in Marketing:Personal stories, especially those that highlight vulnerability, often outperform strictly business-focused content.Andrew shared a heartfelt story about his daughter's heart condition, which allowed him to build a strong emotional connection with his audience, showcasing the authenticity behind his brand.Tying personal experiences to your business message strengthens your brand's trust and credibility, making it more likely to resonate with your audience.Content Strategies for Social Media:Mixing educational content with personal stories is vital to keeping your audience engaged and growing your following.Vulnerable or personal posts can serve as gateways for new audiences, who stay for the valuable, educational content you offer consistently.Authenticity is the cornerstone of successful content—your audience needs to see themselves reflected in your stories for maximum impact.Key Quotes:“The very best way to connect with your clients or prospects is through a story because everyone can see themselves in it.”“It's more important than ever to be vulnerable in your storytelling, but make sure it's relevant to your audience.”“If all you've been doing is yammering about your business, maybe start talking about you for a bit—let them get to know you.”Resources Mentioned:Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewjbiernat The Story Builders website: www.mystorybuilders.com Chat with someone from The Story Builders team: http://mystorybuilders.com/story Visit Lindseya.com/apply to apply for personalized coaching and sales systems.Conclusion:This conversation with Andrew Biernat underscores the transformative power of storytelling, particularly in the world of online coaching and business scaling. Vulnerability, when shared strategically, can...
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I was listening to a podcast interview with comedian Mike Birbiglia. I was not familiar with him, but I found his take on comedy interesting. He believes that comedians have a one-on-one relationship with their audiences. Social media and podcasts can help to create a more intimate relationship with fans. Some influencers lose that connection because they become an outsized version of themselves. They get lost in the audience's abyss and lose the connection with individuals. They become unapproachable. I find the same thing with marketing. We tend to lose sight of that one-on-one relationship and get lost in the abyss of the avatar. A comedian is selling entertainment with jokes. You, on the other hand, are selling profits or solutions through hardware, software, and services. As a sales and marketing organization, you need to craft a story around your products and services that will resonate with individual buyers. Getting potential customers to know, like, and trust you is a journey. Each has a unique place in the Customer Journey.
Peak ROI is different for everyone: every department, team, personnel, investor, stakeholder, and executive.Those that are impacted the most? Your marketing and sales teams. What's worse? Most aren't aligned on results to focus on.This is what's holding many businesses back from achieving peak performance across the board.Eliminate the "bad blood" between marketing and sales and help them align their goals, processes, and metrics, and watch what happens! Beyond The Episode Gems:• Learn More Starting Your Own Business With Amazon's Delivery Service Program• Start Creating Exceptional Sites & Business Solutions Using Wix Studios • Grow Your Business Faster Using HubSpot's CRM Platform• Use The Same Recording Platform I Use For My Podcast, Try Riverside.fm For Free• Buy Troy's Book, Strategize Up: StrategizeUpBook.com• Discover All Podcasts On The HubSpot Podcast Network#####Support The Podcast & Connect With Troy: • Rate & Review iDigress: iDigress.fm/Reviews• Follow Troy's LinkedIn @FindTroy• Get Strategy Solutions & Services: GrowWithTroy.com• Follow Troy's Instagram @FindTroy
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To learn how you can attend the next SPF Mastermind Event in San Antonio, Texas with special guest Martin Rooney go to:https://vincegabriele.com/spf-mastermind/Podcast Key Points 00:00 Introduction and Weekend Recap 00:26 Inspiring Success Stories 03:47 Mike Boyle's Impactful Talk 09:57 The Art of Chop Busting 14:53 Community and Member Engagement 18:34 Guest Presentation and Unexpected Testimonial 19:18 Longevity in Business Masterminds 20:10 Gym Community and Member Engagement 22:10 Staff Training and Team Involvement 23:56 Barbecue Event and Personal Connections 27:18 Upcoming Mastermind in San Antonio 31:33 Marketing Insights and Client Retention 37:01 Final Thoughts and Acknowledgements If you're a gym owner seeking answers on how you can grow your gym, make more money, and have more freedom to do what you love, visit www.vincegabriele.com.
Collin Mitchell and Alan Zhao from Warmly dive into the world of revenue orchestration and the challenges of engaging prospects at the right time. They discuss the importance of aligning sales and marketing efforts, emphasizing the need for quality engagement over quantity. The hosts highlight the significance of signal-based selling and leveraging website traffic to enhance conversion rates. They also touch on the evolving landscape of sales and marketing post-2020, emphasizing the shift towards warm approaches for better results.Follow the Host:Collin Mitchell (Partner, Leadium)Our Episode Guest:Alan Zhao (Co-Founder, Warmly)Sponsored By:Leadium | The leader in outbound sales appointment setting*If you'd like to be a guest on the show or have any questions, email us at guest@salestransformation.co - Just tell us why you're reaching out and we'll contact you as soon as we can!
