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…a key requirement for successful attribution. If you want to read them in order, start here. Now lets get into it! Technology Technology is very important when it comes to…

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…it in the show notes. The book is The Spirit of Selling. The word that I hear you use the most is “resilience.” Can you, as it relates to selling,…

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…ideas. A Problem Without A Solution is a Situation The first step to inspiring creativity is to acknowledge that there is a problem to be solved. Whether it’s an internal…

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…in sales, in management. What would you say to someone who is still just anxious about how that makes them appear whether it is someone who is in an interview…

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…improve efficiencies. This digital transformation is becoming more prominent in B2B marketing as marketers feel increasingly comfortable with using this resource to help them in their work. AI can make…

…is it that we’re treating it so poorly? That’s the messy middle. If the lead is so important, why is it mistreated? And so other stats I’d pull out and…

…buyers optimize decisions, and while blasting information onto the web is great for building awareness, it isn’t always as effective in building confidence in a decision and thus doesn’t close…

…Having the assurance that people genuinely care for you promotes a feeling of connection and is important in all aspects of your life, especially the workplace. Unhealthy work cultures are…

…of just selling in general now but I think based on that, it seems like it’s going to be increase in importance moving forward. Andy: Absolutely. A great book people…

…Drjim, for this inspiring read. Empathy in Action: A Thoughtful Look at the Empathetic Leader There is power in empathy. Empathetic leadership should not be used in isolation and often…

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…other one is the idea of a ROI calculator, which is the economic buyer interest. One is a technical buyer’s interest, the other is an economic buyer. And they say,…

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…actually think about, and kind of contextualize this for folks in how it goes wrong, if it isn’t something that’s baked into the DNA of the company and that infinite…

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…helpful insight, Monica Koedel. In the Hybrid Era, On-Sites Are the New Off-Sites If your goal is to bring people together in real life at work you need to design…

…metrics, what’s working, and what’s not working. This is an important learning process before you roll out the initiative companywide. Integrate With Other Systems To amplify the results from intent…

…data. It’s just in numerous different systems and platforms, nobody is looking at it let alone comparing or merging it to create more complete pictures of customer behavior, insights, intent,…

…understanding of how buyers want to buy is key, but it is not always clear how to do this. In fact, as with most things in marketing, it is complicated…

…information and produce better results in less time. In Deep Work, author and professor Cal Newport flips the narrative on impact in a connected age. Instead of arguing distraction is…

…Incorporate a Product-Led Growth Strategy? Product-led growth isn’t for every technology company. It necessitates an end-user product that is intrinsically self-explanatory. The strategy only works if users can guide themselves…

…is useful is it is specifically designed in an approachable way help professionals understand things like, oh, what is EBITDA margin? How is profit calculated and most important, what is…

…is a big theme in marketing these days, and the exciting part about it is that it is predicated on the very same concept as this blog (at least in…

…buying. What’s true now is I’m in groups like CMO Coffee Talk, like Pavilion. And if I need something as a CMO, if I need new software, I go into…

…via Zoom isn’t as easy as it is in person. You can’t trade playing cards, move board game parts or collaborate in teams as easily, but if there is a…

…abilities. Automation: If you can only choose one tool to implement, I suggest you invest in a marketing automation platform. This tool helps you automate engagement with your target market…

…I’m disrespectful in any way, but I have a responsibility if I have a servant heart. So if I’m committed to that customer, I have a responsibility to lovingly and…

…it isn’t visually appealing, then individuals are less likely to read it. Make sure your layout is easy to read by using: Bulleted lists CTA buttons Short sentences Captivating color…

…a ton of great stuff, so if you found something you think is worth sharing please add it to the comments below. Email Marketing Is Changing Marketplace and industry factors…

…dates as Text instead of a date. This error can sometimes create issues when creating graphs. The only thing I would say that I dislike about it is that it…

…Matt: Tactically, is this just something that it, so A, on a scale of one to ten, how important is it that I look here as if I am looking…

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…in the buying committee. In the B2B landscape, purchasing decisions are rarely made by a single individual and instead involve a group of stakeholders in the organization, each with their…

…workflows. Content assistant and ChatSpot.ai use advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technology from industry-leading AI systems, OpenAI, to make work easier for marketing, sales, and customer service professionals. Content Assistant The…

…cause-and-effect. What isn’t so easy is how you fix it. Complexity is an insidious foe, often not recognized as a problem until it is. It burns out your people, turns…

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…it’s a small industry we work in for sure. Rishi: It is. Matt: But I was excited to hear from you and to hear what you’re working on these days,…

…Misinformation, Antitrust and Copyright Loom as Regulatory Hurdles For AI and ChatGPT By Trishla Ostwal With generative artificial intelligence tools upending the media and marketing industry, Adweek reporters felt it…

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…services and spreading problematic misinformation. AI and the Spread of Information and Disinformation Marketing is powerful for spreading information. As marketers, we want to use information in order to target…

…influence over the outcome. Business Influencers – focus primarily on how the purchase impacts business ROI and revenue. Technical Influencers – focus primarily on how the purchase impacts business processes…

…really tough business decision and do it in an empathetic way. So sympathy is really about, almost about, there’s a tinge of pity involved in sympathy, and it’s distancing yourself…

…mean when used in a visual workflow or diagram. This is important because everyone is working from the same set of rules and it requires no additional explanations when reviewing…

…a ton of great stuff, so if you found something you think is worth sharing please add it to the comments below. 15 Ways the B2B Influencer Marketing Industry is…

…awareness or recognition something positive is due in part to the efforts of others. It involves a humble dependence on others. Gratitude starts within an individual but it’s contagious. It…

…“marketing exercise”. Here are 5 ways to ensure they don’t go to waste. Make Them Known Information is only useful if it can be understood. Make sure the personas you…

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…workflows: Have I talked to the teams involved to see if it is flowing as intended? Are teams able to prioritize work within the flows? Do teams know how to…

…the model and iterating. And if everybody is engaged in that, it’s just so much easier. Matt: I absolutely agree with you. It’s amazing to me that we still see…

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…who succeed anticipate resistance and build a plan to overcome it. How to inspire courage in your people by Joel Garfinkle at SmartBrief 5 strategies you can take to inspire…

…use cases of Artificial Intelligence in marketing, its benefits and risks, and how companies use it today. What is Artificial Intelligence? Artificial intelligence (AI) is a branch of computer science…

…naturally follow. This will in turn increase employee retention and create a strong work culture. High-Growth B2B Businesses Invest In Brand When Facing Economic Uncertainty by Karen Tran Why Invest…

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…managers can provide immediate, constructive feedback for team members and follow up to ensure it’s correctly implemented before major issues occur. Remote work limits managers’ interactions with their teams, so…

…in return. Owning up to your mistakes will help other be more empathetic. There you have it. Trust in the workplace is vital for collaborative and healthy relationships. While building…

…sales professional saw improved lead quality in 2022. She provides 4 practical steps that sales professionals can take today to improve their lead quality research. These include “lean into your…

…success, the most important being the relationship itself. The importance of mentoring relationships The main benefit of mentoring, to put it simply, is advancing in your career. Mentoring relationships help…

…email and the role of the recipient, it’s simply not appropriate. “Peace”. Another sign-off that is good in a personal context but is not ideal or appropriate in a business…

…this change negatively impact my happiness/satisfaction at work?” It’s normal to feel this way, but as leaders, we need to instill security and reassurance that what is being changed is…

…I’d love to talk to you about today if we can, it’s like who should own it? Why should they own it? I think it’s really important that we have…

…and has employers scrambling to understand what it means for their workforce. It turns out the term “Quiet Quitting” is somewhat of a misnomer, but it describes a trend that…

…Individual Passions In this article, Dr. Tianyi Jiang digs into the idea of “quiet quitting,” or, “putting in the bare minimum required to keep [one’s salary].” He offers that “Disenchanted…

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…the marketing organization? What about your team? Having the ‘right person’ in the correct position is crucial for your organization’s success. So what does it mean? Let’s break it down…

…I can’t go into work that day. So, we work the other way around. What’s the most critical task? I’m not saying it has to be coaching. I think it…

…working virtually to this day. As my first job in my career field, working virtually is all I have known. I have not had the chance to work the typical…

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…a workbook and quizzes to assess knowledge gain and comprehension. It’s a two-week intensive program that immerses the new team member in our Predictable Pipeline methodology. Just as important is…

…idea can be applied to many different scenarios in the business. One effective way to work smarter and not harder is by investing in marketing partnerships. If you aren’t super…

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…unlocks a vital line of questioning for Robertson, who notes: “The real power in ‘How is this different?’ is in making it the guide to the collective conscience of the…

…should be considering company culture in the early interview process. Whether it is in an initial screening, later down the line in panels, or in 1-on-1 interviews; aligning about your…

…of Blaming Others In this blog post, Gregg Vanourek, extends an overview of blaming others: how it manifests itself, its central problem, and how you might avoid it in the…

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…questions you can ask and I’ll just give a few in the interest of time. Is it based on headcount? Is it based on revenue? Is it based on vertical…

…word you just mentioned that I want key in on, is the problem. I think a lot of companies say, “I have a product, I have a product idea. I…

…entire buying cycle to help identify qualities and quantifiers of a great customer. Before we dive into the impact of a Lazy ICP… What specifically is an Ideal Customer Profile?…

…in life. Even ‘success’ itself is an elusive term. What does it mean? Thank you for the great read, Carey Nieuwhof. Bridging the Gap Between Live and Virtual Events There’s…

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…some simple, I warn you, time-consuming yet important steps. Investing your time in this process is crucial for the success of all the work and money you will later put…

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…inputting this data? Oh yeah. Because if it’s not in Salesforce, it doesn’t count. That’s the reason I’m doing it instead of doing it because the system is actually going…

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…and motivated workforce by asking the right questions. Bungay Stanier combines insider information with research based in neuroscience and behavioral economics to turn practical advice into practiced habits. Procrastinate on…

…in your life. Create blocks of time in your calendar or schedule to fit these routines in. For example, when I start work at 8am I take the first 30…

…to GDPR and SCA regulations. All data transmission is encrypted using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL), the highest in network safety. Reporting: With a custom API, you can integrate your company’s…

…plane, or if you say, “Listen I’m working 12 hours, I want to work nine, I want to work eight, I want to work something normal, so I can have…

…of information arise due to multiple issues: duplicate records, outdated information, incomplete or inaccurate records, and non-compliant records (I’m looking at you GDPR, CAN-SPAM, CCPA, and CASL). A 2019 study…

…it. You may never know – it all depends on whether they converted on your landing page form. It doesn’t really matter whether the prospect was in your Ideal Customer…

…but also leading with integrity and with some sense of urgency and speed, which is, I think inherent in the book. I think the leadership assessment, I think it gives…

…LinkedIn’s The B2B Institute and the Ehrenberg-Bass Institute at the University of South Australia. Thank you for the great read, Sabrina Sanchez. It Really Isn’t About The Numbers When we…

…a starting point if you’re interested in ABM platforms or a great resource if you’re looking to brush up on a few platforms out there. Personally, I’ve had experience with…

…a ton of great stuff, so if you found something you think is worth sharing please add it to the comments below. Igniting You Next Growth Business Your company’s future…

…I rarely, if ever get work emails past dinner time. Our team is a huge proponent for mid-day strolls, full lunch breaks, summer hours and most importantly honoring our daily…

…I think, it’s so important, I read sometimes, things where it’s just like, I’m about to fall asleep. It’s just not going to win me over. I want to work…

…text for email. It’s what makes your email stand out among the 100-plus in the average inbox every day. So how do you make a great first impression in inboxes?…

…in some capacity. That’s where a hybrid work culture comes in. A hybrid work culture is one that doesn’t require employees to venture to the office every single day. Instead,…

…to get ourselves in the cycle of work. Wrapping It All Up Life can feel out of control, especially when your to-do list is a mile long. It can be…

…working, it’s probably time to switch it up. It shouldn’t be a matter of rinse and repeat – in a time where it’s incredibly hard to break through the noise,…

…weekend, manually testing every single form and smart campaign in your instance to ensure everything is connected and working as it should? How many times has Sales lost confidence in…

…it, we can send it, and integrate it into your tech stack and it’s all streamlined. I spent about 10 years in sales prior to starting the company, so this…

…inner critic who is squawking in your ear. Thank you for the great read, Claire Lew. Common Workplace Conflicts and Their Solutions Conflict in the workplace happens for a variety…

…Full-Service Management, or Advanced Solutions Incorporate buyer intent data against a suite of content-targeting and syndication solutions Develop an informed targeting approach that incorporates real intent from real, in-market professionals…

…that is the biggest thing is that if we just become more observant of what interests us in how things work in the world around us, it is not that…

…will this help you to accomplish more in your day, but it will allow you enough time to really get into the right headspace before hopping into work. Take Breaks…

…rather than that, this will be a deep dive into lead qualification and how it relates to sales and marketing alignment. Let’s dig into it. A large part of the…

…the great insight. More Stuff B2B Marketing Needs to Break Break the personalization assumption, the “If I don’t like it, they won’t like it” evaluation process, the illusion of control,…

…been. Alignment is increasingly important in understanding both your ideal target accounts and ideal buyer personas, and in measuring the effectiveness of your campaigns. Where Marketing and Sales alignment struggles…

…can come in and plug and play. Right? Would be my understanding of something like that. So it is not that it is wrong, it is just that, I think…

…and understanding of how your behavior affects others is a huge factor in improving your emotional intelligence. Sometimes our reactions to others seem involuntary and beyond our control. This lack…

…But first, what exactly is “hybrid work”? Hybrid work is a blend of being co-located and fully distributed. In other words, for most companies, it will mean your work time…

…working with each other and not in silos. Accept that culture change takes time even when alignment is the goal at the very top of the organization. There is a…

…it’s the marketer’s fault to start with, and it starts with the marketer and it is because the marketer doesn’t want to sign up for the number. I’ve been in…

…of Marketo integration I’ve never heard a recipient complain about not being able to use the rewards. The instructions provided are incredibly straightforward Cons: After experiencing some technical issues, I…

…Branding, it’s the cornerstone of every marketer’s mission. Yet, it’s harder to achieve than it seems. Thank you, Rashan Dixon, for the helpful tips. Improving Sales Productivity Is Never A…

…playbook to your company and say, this is how we go into work together and make it happen. So, that is why building the team is a critical element. It…

…in your market, and campaign planning. You finally launch that perfectly crafted campaign, and the recipient of your message thinks to themselves, “I’m not interested in [insert topic] – I’d…

…look, we all live in glass houses and I think this road is very much a journey, not a destination. And I think it’s important. The more conversations I have…

…is more worth my time? Thank you, Caroline Forsey, for the informational read. Three Ways to Build Customer Trust in an Increasingly Out-of-Control World How we attempt the seemingly impossible…

…see and it logically makes sense, but it is not always sought out and it isn’t easy to achieve either. Sales and Marketing Alignment History In the past, there has…

…Back to the Office? After months of experimenting with remote work, your company is calling you back to the office. What is it going to look like? What is it…

…happens is people think it’s a one in, one out phenomenon, but it’s really not. It isn’t, “Well, if you do… if you do one podcast, you’ll get this percentage…

…including me – have invested in these incredibly handy pieces of pocket metal but have not taken advantage of the many built-in features. Like the rest of your WFH techstack,…

…which can’t be provided if every message is the same and sounds robotic. Automation should never replace a process entirely. Instead it should enhance the process in certain aspects, leaving…

…content that you should include in sales collateral are assets like buyer persona documents, how-to guides, FAQs, playbooks, battle cards, and more. Work with your sales colleagues to understand what…

…motivated push toward integrating these other areas into my daily routine. So at the beginning of 2021, I found “Fabulous” …. Fabulous is an interactive habit app that helps you…

…us, as Bobby shares about the idea of industry experience and how important having industry experience and industry perspective is, especially when selling in a commodity market. Listen in and/or…

…people to do creative and constructive work is an essential leadership skill and will continue to be important in the era of hybrid in-person and virtual teams. Thank you for…

…when I heard that, it really has to do with that friction in the processes as I’m interacting, if I’m a buyer, with somebody on business developments, what’s in marketing,…

…for managers or leaders, and Salesforce, it gets a bad rap, because I just think it is misunderstood. It is a wonderful database, and I think it is needed for…

…to know how to simultaneously capture attention, inform, be interactive, and leave a lasting impression — it’s really not an easy feat. Thanks for the great read, Flori Needle. Leadership…

…talk to people that really look in a glass lens into how your culture is built. And so if you’re not investing in that, I think just like anything else…

…and I may not look like it now, but I had long hair in high school. I was a musician; I was trying to go for that… My joke is…

…a ton of great stuff, so if you found something you think is worth sharing please add it to the comments below. Should Midsize Companies Play Offense or Defense in…

…More-Inclusive Workplaces: Four Key Factors The key factors linked to creating an inclusive workplace primarily involve the identity and actions of an organizations’ leaders. Thanks for the insightful article, Ayaz…

By Maria Geokezas, VP of Client Services It has been a strange year. Last year at this time, we were commuting into our office daily. Then, in an afternoon, it…

…management intelligence. What the hell is that? What does it mean? What does it mean for your organization? Why do you need it? Listen in now and/or read the full…

…people maybe in a work environment in person. I know everybody’s like hey, it’s remote forever kind of thing but I’m actually like when it’s safe, I’d love to be…

…it personal for a business manager? If you know, if the software selection is wrong, it’s carrier with their stake. If there is that as an operative, it really personal….

…not like an item, no matter if it is a big-ticket item, Costco’s got us covered. We can return it in-store – no questions asked. Why do you think Costco…

…respect it, understand it, and is willing to stay to it, it will fail. Matt Heinz: Well, I think if you do it because everyone else is doing it, I…

…Nir Eyal. The “work from home in a pandemic with kids” mom in me is scoffing – yeah freaking right. It’s IMPOSSIBLE to be indistractable right now. I proceeded to…

…profile? You nurture them. What is lead nurturing and why is it important? Lead nurturing is a process of engaging your prospects with your brand by providing them content that…

…in a comfortable position so that from there you can take the conversation where it needs to go. Matt: I like that. I like that. And I think it’s interesting…

…before. Digital products and services are now business imperatives. And the future of work is trending to be – if it isn’t already – digital first. To sink in this…

…I recorded this presentation, I was not in my office. I was not on stage somewhere. I was in my basement. As I recorded I could hear my kids running…

…certainly helped make it popular. I didn’t invent account-based marketing, but I certainly helped make it popular. Now I’m onto my next company, and yeah, I mean, I think, where…

…it’s sort of… One of the things I don’t like about ABM is that marketing is in the name. This isn’t a marketing initiative, this is a go to market…

…may help marketers cut through the noise. Thanks for your insight, Sharat Sharan. AI Makes Sales More Efficient, But Only If Your Data House Is in Order AI won’t replace…

…personalized. In one email I received, a sales rep acknowledged my volunteer work in Boyscouts and briefly talked about his experience with scouts. It caught my eye, and I read…

…Paul: What do you think the future of podcasting is? Is it a truly new medium that is, as I always say, is long-form storytelling, or is it just another…

…interact with businesses became increasingly more important and virtual events weren’t cutting it. Community marketing Community marketing is intended to be more organic and engage an audience in an active,…

…The key is to break it down into sections and start tackling the areas that need the most work. The core of your strategy will be defining your ideal customer…

…intelligence create climates rife with fear and anxiety. Create Psychological Safety in Your Remote Team This is all well and good if your company’s leaders are in-tune and you work…

…accept it. How to Keep Yourself from Interrupting It can be difficult to stop yourself from interrupting. The first step in the process should be understanding why we interrupt, which…

…Intention –includes the overall character objectives as well as more immediate beat-to-beat intentions). What is in my way? (Obstacle) What do I do to get what I want? (ACTION –…

By Josh Baez, Client Engagement Manager at Heinz Marketing What is an ideal customer profile? Terminus says it best. “An ideal customer profile (ICP) is a description of the company—not…

…longer an option. The focus on and importance of virtual events is at its strongest in years. Nearly 9 in 10 B2B professionals have increased the number of virtual events…

…a content strategy. Taking this into consideration can go a long way in the end. 5.) . Woohoo! You’ve created an engagement schedule. The next step is to share it…

…your customers your business is following guidelines but also what that looks like for your company’s productivity. If your business is taking its work online and remotely, make it clear…

…allows for greater flexibility in creating and delivering cross-channel, integrated marketing campaigns over time that have greater impact. Focus more on sales enablement (increasing conversion vs new leads) Increasing yield…

…our ever-connected world, there is no such thing as work/life balance but rather work/life integration. Personally, I will enjoy a vacation much more if I can check my email in…

…strives to improve the EQs of everybody in the sales org. They know how pivotal emotional intelligence is to sales success, especially in relationship-selling. The best sales VPs will intentionally…

By Matt Heinz, President of Heinz Marketing “How I Work” is one of my favorite recurring features in Inc Magazine as well as via Lifehacker’s This Is How I Work…

…pieces of information to include in the Campaign Group name – date and initiative. For the date, you can include the month and year or get more specific and include…

…us to answer how we’d communicate in each scenario at work vs. in our personal relationships. (Communicating in personal relationships is a whole other thing I can’t even begin to…

…spin on it and make it more relatable for work since I’m always looking for ways to improve productivity and get the most out of my day. Quite often I…

…the answer right now, but I’ll look into it.” That’s our job – we turn around and put in the work to figure it out. Sure, we pick up some…

…working and what’s not for each and identify ways to improve, this collaborative effort will also to help strengthen the relationship. I can’t stress enough how important it is that…

…defined by Forrester as “How customers perceive their interactions with your company.” It’s made up of your customers perception of how useful, easy and fun it is to work with…

…Structure the format in buckets and try to include on a single page dashboard. Impossible you say? I disagree. Here’s an example outline: Executive-level KPI’s Marketing ROI based on Budget…

…the day off right. In fact, this is one of the most popular hacks in 9 Habits of Extreme Productivity. Here’s how it works. The 5 Step Extreme Productivity Morning…

…integration on?!?” It’s a marketing ops nightmare—I didn’t want to deal with the aftermath of that mess. Instead, I learned I needed to create the Marketo user in Salesforce first…

…putting content together.   When people hear information, they’ll remember 10% of that information three days later. If a relevant image is paired with that information, they’ll remember 65%.  …

…article, Joe King. The 4 Things CMOs Can Do To Prolong Their Tenure In order to prolong your tenure to work, it’s important to know what data is the most…

…communicating the offering’s benefits is indispensable. Let me illustrate this for you: An older woman walks into a T-Mobile store and tells the sales representative that she thinks it may…