Too often when growth slows, leadership’s first instinct is: “We need another salesperson.” But most of the time, rather than fix the problem, it only hides it. Because if your positioning is weak or lacking, your targeting unclear or fragmented, or your demand engine is missing, adding another rep only amplifies the noise.
Tag: marketing strategy
You don’t need more leads. You need more strategic conversion.
Stop thinking about leads as the end goal; start thinking about them as a long game of fit, timing and relevance.
A GTM Strategy Isn’t Just a List of Tactics – It’s a Blueprint.
Most companies treat their GTM strategies like a to-do list, starting with tactics, instead of developing the strategic foundation for an effective, efficient, and repeatable plan. When companies skip these fundamentals, they often find themselves wasting time, money and resources with bad targeting, weak messaging, and leads that won’t close.
Sales & Marketing Alignment May Not Be What You Think*
It’s the beginning of a new year, and most companies are building plans to drive increased sales and revenue growth. … More
STOP THINKING TECHNOLOGY, START THINKING USE CASES
Technology is a huge part of business – especially marketing. Organizations are constantly building, adding, tweaking, and experimenting with technology … More
WHO ARE YOU FOR?
So many marketers and business leaders I meet define their strategy in terms of their product attributes. They rattle off … More
MARKETING IS A SYSTEM*
I’ve written before in this space about how, for so many organizations, marketing has become an overwhelming series of tactics, … More
“GROWTH” IS NOT A STRATEGY
Every business wants growth. Growth is the holy grail. Because growth sets you apart from your category and gives you … More
