Episode #198: Barbara Toens, Global CMO at Gantrex, brings her pricing PhD and global B2B experience to this in-depth discussion. She explains how marketing earns its C-Suite seat by ensuring every decision starts with deep customer understanding. Barbara shares best practices for VOC calls, cross-functional alignment, and transforming marketing from a cost center to a growth engine.
Episode #198: Barbara Toens, Global CMO at Gantrex, brings her pricing PhD and global B2B experience to this in-depth discussion. She explains how marketing earns its C-Suite seat by ensuring every decision starts with deep customer understanding. Barbara shares best practices for VOC calls, cross-functional alignment, and transforming marketing from a cost center to a growth engine.
In this 6:28 video, Mark Walker explores the misalignment between sales and marketing over lead value. He discusses how MQLs often focus on behavioral metrics without ICP fit, while sales expect leads ready to buy. He underscores the tension this creates in lead-nurturing efforts. The conversation spotlights practical steps to unite both teams.
Mark Walker, Co-founder and CEO at Revved Up, dives into the enduring challenges of B2B lead nurturing. He explores why many companies still rely on outdated tactics despite the availability of new tools and data. He shares insights on the power of brand-building, customer alignment, and elevating sales conversations. His perspective underscores the importance of bridging the gap between strategy and execution for sustainable growth.
Mark Walker, Co-founder and CEO at Revved Up, dives into the enduring challenges of B2B lead nurturing. He explores why many companies still rely on outdated tactics despite the availability of new tools and data. He shares insights on the power of brand-building, customer alignment, and elevating sales conversations. His perspective underscores the importance of bridging the gap between strategy and execution for sustainable growth.
Sheel Gupta, Fractional CMO/CGO and Co-Founder of 1to10, dives into the critical agenda for CMOs in their first 60 days, focusing on leveraging customer insights to drive comprehensive marketing strategies. Sheel shares her journey from a marketing operations specialist to a strategic leader managing sales, marketing, and customer success, offering listeners a wealth of knowledge on aligning marketing initiatives with corporate growth objectives.
💡Sheel Gupta, Fractional CMO/CGO and Co-Founder of 1to10, dives into the critical agenda for CMOs in their first 60 days, focusing on leveraging customer insights to drive comprehensive marketing strategies. Sheel shares her journey from a marketing operations specialist to a strategic leader managing sales, marketing, and customer success, offering listeners a wealth of knowledge on aligning marketing initiatives with corporate growth objectives.💡
Karla Rivershaw, an award-winning global marketing leader, discusses the power of content marketing and its role in understanding and guiding the buyer's journey. Karla highlights content as a crucial data source, enabling marketers to understand their audience better and tailor their approach accordingly. The conversation also explores the value of intent data in identifying potential buyers and streamlining the sales cycle.
Introducing special guest Dayna Rothman, a 2x CMO, former CRO, and currently the CMO at Censys. Dayna dives right into the challenges faced by B2B CMOs (who suffer the shortest tenure in the C-suite) and the importance of content in driving growth from Dayna's POV—informed by her tenure running content for Marketo, pre- and post-IPO.