• #161: The Role of Demand Gen in Modern B2B Marketing - with Fibbler Co-Founder Adam Holmgren
    Nov 3 2024

    In this episode, we’re joined by Adam Holmgren, co-founder of Fibber and head of demand generation at Rillion. Together, we tackle the common myths surrounding demand generation, especially the idea that demand gen is simply lead gen in disguise. Spoiler: it’s not!

    We discuss how demand generation plays an essential role in bridging the gap between brand and sales, offering sustainable B2B marketing practices that drive real results. From the misconceptions about “creating demand” to the role of personal branding, we explore it all.


    Tune in and learn:


    + The critical differences between demand gen and lead gen

    + How to build brand awareness that’s sustainable and effective

    + Why demand gen is the missing link between sales and marketing


    This episode is a must-watch for any B2B marketer who wants to understand how to use demand generation to elevate their brand and drive revenue.


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    00:00:00 Introduction: Debunking Demand Gen Myths

    00:03:00 Demand Gen vs. Lead Gen: Clearing Up Confusion

    00:06:30 Building Brand with Demand Gen

    00:09:50 The 5 Stages of Awareness Explained

    00:13:10 Personal Branding in B2B Marketing

    00:17:00 The Role of Signals in Demand Gen

    00:20:30 Demand Gen as the Glue Between Sales and Marketing

    00:23:40 Beyond Attribution: Marketing Without Limits

    00:27:20 Capturing Existing Demand vs. Creating New Demand

    00:30:00 Addressing Criticism: Is Demand Gen Bad Marketing?

    00:32:30 Visualizing Marketing Touchpoints for Better Results

    00:34:00 Data-Informed Decisions in Modern Marketing

    00:36:50 Performance Marketing vs. Demand Gen Approaches

    00:39:10 Adopting a Consultative Go-To-Market Strategy

    00:41:40 Final Thoughts and Takeaways


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    S06 E161 - The B2B Playbook

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  • #160: Pipeline & revenue from 67 days of SEO - How we Ranked #1 with Sam Dunning (Pt.2)
    Oct 27 2024

    In this episode, we break down our live SEO experiment and show how we went from zero to ranking #1 on Google for a high-intent keyword – "demand generation course" – in just 67 days.

    We're sharing the exact steps we took, from building a winning landing page to leveraging powerful backlinks. Special guest Sam Dunning, B2B SEO expert, walks us through the key elements that drove our success, offering actionable insights for marketers at all levels.

    You'll discover how to optimize your SEO strategy for maximum revenue impact, how to outcompete big brands in search rankings, and why 'money keywords' are essential for driving high-quality traffic and leads.


    Tune in and learn:


    + How we ranked #1 in just 67 days for a competitive SEO keyword

    + The exact process we used to build effective backlinks

    + Why optimizing your landing page is critical for SEO success


    This episode is a must-watch for any B2B marketer looking to level up their SEO game and drive more revenue for their business.


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    00:00 Introduction: The SEO Experiment

    04:05 Ranking #1 in Just 67 Days

    07:50 Beating Competitors with SEO

    11:43 Building a High-Impact Landing Page

    15:35 Why Money Keywords Matter for Demand Gen

    20:00 Boosting SEO with Backlinks

    24:10 Leveraging Internal and External Links

    29:13 Optimizing Your Content for Search Engines

    32:37 Using Media to Enhance Your SEO Strategy

    36:12 Maximizing SEO for Sales Enablement

    39:13 Why Consistent SEO Effort is Key to Success

    41:24 Future SEO Strategies: Scaling for Growth

    43:07 Conclusion: Key Takeaways and Final Thoughts


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    S06 E160 - The B2B Playbook

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  • #159: How to Rank #1 for Your Money Keywords in Record Time (Live Experiment Pt.1)
    Oct 20 2024

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    How We Ranked #1 for Our B2B Keywords


    In this episode, we’re diving into a live SEO experiment to see how fast we can rank for our money keywords, and you’ll learn the exact steps we take to do it.


    We’ve got SEO expert Sam Dunning on board to guide us through competitor analysis, keyword selection, and building an optimized page to rank on Google.


    Tune in and learn:

    + How to choose money keywords that convert

    + On-page SEO techniques that drive results

    + How to leverage backlinks and internal linking for faster rankings


    This episode is a must-watch if you want to drive more traffic and leads to your business by ranking for the keywords that matter most!


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    00:48 Sam Dunning’s SEO Strategy for Ranking Keywords

    02:10 Case Study: Ranking “B2B SEO Agency” in 90 Days

    05:18 Choosing Money Keywords: Demand Generation Course

    07:39 Competitor Analysis: Cognism and CXL

    10:40 Keyword Strategy: Course vs Program

    12:30 Page Structure and On-Page SEO Basics

    15:55 Crafting the Perfect Meta Title and Description

    18:50 Creating a High-Converting Hero Section

    22:12 Internal Linking: Boosting Crawlability and SEO

    26:20 Leveraging Backlinks: Quick Wins for Authority

    30:15 Using FAQs to Overcome Objections and Build Trust

    34:10 Monitoring and Optimizing Over Time

    37:45 Lessons Learned from Sam’s SEO Journey

    41:12 Key Takeaways and Next Steps


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    S06 E159 - The B2B Playbook

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  • #158: The 5 Reasons Your Demand Gen Program Isn’t Working (And How To Fix It!)
    Oct 13 2024

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    This week we go into why your demand generation program isn’t driving the results you need and what you can do to fix it.

    We’ve spent years working with B2B marketing teams of all sizes, and there are 5 common reasons we keep seeing demand generation programs fall short. Whether you’re missing out on knowing your ICP, not leveraging subject matter experts, or failing to align with sales, we’re here to guide you through it step by step.

    Tune in and learn:

    + Why deeply understanding your ICP is critical to success

    + How to build trust using subject matter experts in your content

    + How to stay consistent and measure your results properly

    This episode is a must-watch if you’re struggling to get the most out of your demand generation efforts. We’ll show you how to fix the top 5 issues and get your program back on track.

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    00:00 Introduction: Why Demand Generation Fails

    00:48 Overview of the 5 Bs Framework

    01:45 Reason 1: Not Understanding Your ICP

    04:30 The Importance of Qualitative Research

    06:00 Reason 2: No Subject Matter Experts

    08:50 Why Trust is Built on Expertise

    10:45 Reason 3: Lack of Systems and Consistency

    12:30 Building a Content Repurposing System

    14:10 Demand Generation Takes Time

    16:00 Reason 4: Poor Measurement of Success

    18:30 Leading vs Lagging Indicators

    19:45 Reason 5: Misalignment Between Sales and Marketing

    21:30 Feedback Loops Between Sales and Marketing

    23:00 Reason 6 (Bonus): Lack of Patience

    24:40 Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways


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    S06 E158 - The B2B Playbook

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  • #157: Building a High-Impact Demand Generation Framework - George Coudounaris as a guest on Denave
    Oct 6 2024

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    In this episode, George Coudounaris appears as a guest on the Denave podcast to share the secrets behind sustainable B2B growth. You'll learn how to move beyond lead generation and build demand that scales.

    We cover everything from aligning sales and marketing teams to implementing Account-Based Marketing (ABM) effectively and using AI to repurpose content efficiently.


    Tune in and learn:

    + Why lead generation alone isn’t enough to grow your business

    + How to implement the 5 B’s Framework for demand generation

    + Common ABM mistakes and how to avoid them


    This episode is a must-watch for B2B marketers looking to create sustainable, long-term growth while avoiding the common pitfalls that many teams fall into. Don’t miss out on the future of demand generation!


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    00:00 Introduction to George and the B2B Playbook

    03:00 The Great Divide: Misalignment Between Sales and Marketing

    07:10 Overcoming Sales and Marketing Alignment Challenges

    10:00 The 10-Step Guide to Sales and Marketing Alignment

    13:00 Demand Generation vs. Lead Generation Explained

    17:20 Why Short-Term Lead Generation Isn’t Enough

    20:10 The Importance of Demand Creation for Long-Term Success

    24:00 The 5 B’s Framework: Be Ready, Be Helpful, Be Seen

    28:10 How to Optimize Your Demand Generation Efforts

    31:00 The Rise of Account-Based Marketing (ABM)

    34:00 Avoiding Common ABM Mistakes

    38:10 Leveraging Technology in Demand Generation and ABM

    42:00 How the B2B Playbook Uses Content to Drive Demand

    45:00 Repurposing Content Efficiently with AI

    50:00 The Future of Demand Generation and Marketing Trends


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    S06 E157 - The B2B Playbook

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  • #156: Demand Generation: When to Hire an Agency and When to Go In-House
    Sep 29 2024

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    In this episode, we dive deep into a question we get asked all the time: should you outsource your demand generation program to an agency or do it in-house? As two people who have experience on both sides – running agencies and helping companies build their own in-house demand generation teams – we’re here to give you the real answer.

    We’ll discuss why many agencies can’t deliver on their promises and why it’s often better to build the foundation of your demand generation program in-house before turning to external help. We also cover what you need to have in place before hiring an agency and how to use one effectively when the time is right.

    Tune in and learn:


    + Why you should start demand generation in-house

    + The importance of customer interviews and qualitative insights

    + When an agency can amplify your efforts and how to pick the right one


    This episode is a must-watch for any B2B marketer struggling with the decision to hire external help. Learn from our mistakes and set your business up for demand generation success.


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    00:00 Introduction: Should You Outsource Demand Generation?

    01:20 The 5 BEs Framework Explained

    03:00 When Companies Typically Turn to Agencies

    05:00 Early Mistakes: Why Agencies Often Fail

    07:00 Why Demand Generation Should Start In-House

    09:10 Key Insights Needed for Effective Demand Generation

    11:10 The Importance of Customer Interviews

    13:30 The Role of Qualitative Insights in Demand Generation

    15:00 Aligning Sales and Marketing for Success

    17:30 Common Pitfalls When Scaling Too Quickly

    19:20 How to Achieve Message-Market Fit Internally

    22:00 Building the 80/20 Analysis of Your Best Customers

    24:30 When Is an Agency the Right Fit?

    27:00 Using Agencies to Amplify Your Message

    29:50 Key Takeaways: When and How to Use Agencies


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    S06 E156 - The B2B Playbook

    #b2b #b2bmarketing #demandgeneration #demandgen

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  • #155: Demand Generation Simplified: The Mindset You Need to Succeed
    Sep 22 2024

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    In this episode, we’re going deep into the mindset that will set you up for success in demand generation. Too many marketers think there's a hidden secret to generating demand, but we’re here to debunk that myth.

    We walk through our 5 Bs Framework to show you how to build a sustainable demand generation engine for your business. From understanding your target audience to creating a consistent message that resonates, we cover the steps you need to drive revenue for your B2B company.


    Tune in and learn:


    + How to effectively target your ideal customers

    + The importance of consistency in your messaging

    + Why feedback loops are critical for ongoing success


    This episode is a must-watch for any B2B marketer looking to master demand generation and build a powerful, sustainable growth engine.


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    00:00:00 Introduction: Demand Generation Demystified

    00:01:00 Overview of the 5 Bs Framework

    00:03:13 The Demand Generation Mindset: Key Principles

    00:04:10 Importance of Target Audience Focus

    00:06:00 Niching Down: Why Less is More

    00:08:01 Building Trust and Relationships in B2B Marketing

    00:10:30 Consistency in Messaging: Awareness vs. Affinity

    00:12:59 Effective Content Strategy for Demand Generation

    00:14:59 The 3-5% Market Rule: Engaging the Right Audience

    00:17:20 Implementing a Consistent Delivery System

    00:19:45 The Importance of Systems and Frameworks

    00:21:50 Feedback Loops for Ongoing Improvement

    00:24:00 The Crawl, Walk, Run Approach Explained

    00:26:50 The Power of Content Repurposing

    00:29:00 Key Takeaways and Next Steps


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    S06 E155 - The B2B Playbook

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  • #154: B2B Triggers and Signals Explained – the Right and Wrong Way to Use Them for Demand Gen
    Sep 15 2024

    Triggers and signals are all the rage in B2B marketing at the moment. We have website visitor identification companies like RB2B!, Clearbit, and Dealfront making plenty of noise. We have intent data vendors trying to sell you lists of people more likely to be ‘in-market’.

    In this eye-opening episode of The B2B Playbook, we dive deep into the world of B2B signals and triggers. We explore what they mean for marketers, sales teams, and leaders, and how to use them effectively in your strategy.

    Tune in and learn:

    + How to identify quality signals that actually indicate buying intent

    + The power of customer interviews in uncovering true buying triggers

    + Why tech platforms aren't the silver bullet for B2B signal success


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    00:00 Unveiling the Power of B2B Signals and Triggers

    01:24 The 5 B's Framework: Your Roadmap to B2B Success

    02:34 Decoding Modern B2B Triggers: From Job Changes to Website Visits

    03:44 Old School vs. New School: The Evolution of B2B Signals

    05:20 Common Pitfalls: Where Marketers Go Wrong with Signals

    06:51 The Art of Signal Interpretation: Quality Over Quantity

    08:33 Lessons from the Past: Traditional B2B Signal Gathering

    09:50 The Tech Trap: Why Platforms Aren't the Silver Bullet

    11:05 Case Study: When Signal Tracking Goes Overboard

    12:50 Nurture vs. Hard Sell: Striking the Right Balance

    14:30 The Customer Interview: Your Secret Weapon for Signal Discovery

    16:30 Uncovering Buying Triggers: Key Questions to Ask Your Customers

    18:18 Cataloging Your Market: A Step-by-Step Approach

    19:50 Putting It All Together: ICP, Triggers, and Cataloging

    21:30 Key Takeaways: Mastering B2B Signals and Triggers


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    S06 E154 - The B2B Playbook


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    26 mins