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  • Dave sits down with Ari Yablok, Head of Brand at Island, to share his approach to creating a brand in the cybersecurity space. Ari shares his journey from agency life to leading the brand narrative at Island, where he helped build the concept of the "enterprise browser."

    Dave and Ari Cover:

    The key differences between category creation and strategic positioning, and why it matters for B2B marketersThe steps to building a brand story that resonates with both your internal team and your target audienceHow focusing on the last 20% of branding efforts can elevate your company above the competition

    Timestamps

    (00:00) - - Intro to Ari(05:01) - - Rapidly Growing Enterprise Browser Company Secures $375M in Series D Funding(09:10) - - SEO Strategy vs Branding(14:37) - - How Brand is an Art and a Science(19:52) - - Challenges in Cybersecurity Branding(21:36) - - Early Stage Marketing(31:12) - - Cognitive Behavioral Branding(36:21) - - How Ari Manages Projects with the Brand Team(38:31) - - Comfortable vs. Uncomfortable Approaches to Brand Strategy(42:49) - - What Founders Really Want to Do(47:55) - - Balancing the Day-to-Day with Visionary Goals

    Send guest pitches and ideas to [email protected]
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    ***

    This episode of the Exit Five podcast is brought to you by our friends at Calendly. You’ve probably heard of Calendly. And you probably have used it to schedule meetings with people outside your company.

    But did you know you can also use Calendly on your website to increase conversion and create a better hand off experience with sales?

    Speed to lead is everything and that’s why B2B marketing teams today use Calendly to convert leads the moment they’re ready to talk to sales. Instead of doing the whole follow-up late dance, you can book meetings right within the forms on your website. And Calendly has the routing and integrations you need to make sure your prospects get booked with the right sales rep.

    Smith.ai increased their website bookings by 26% using Calendly. And Katalon, the all-in-one test automation platform, was able to increase their conversion rate 3X using Calendly.

    Join over 20 million users who count on Calendly to simplify meetings, save time and drive revenue revenue by removing the friction from your website. Visit calendly.com/exitfive to get started with a 14-day free trial.


    ***

    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
  • This week, we're sharing a recording from an Exit Five Live Session with Natalie Marcotullio, Head of Growth and Operations at Navattic. She has a background in SEO and digital marketing for B2B sales and marketing SaaS. Over the years, her focus has shifted to full-funnel marketing, GTM strategy, and improving the digital buyer experience.In this episode, we cover

    Why buyers are switching to a more "self-service" model of buyingHow interactive demos stack up against traditional marketing education like videos or adsTips to create a product story with your interactive demo that gets you a 30% CTRThe most common questions marketers have about interactive demos

    Timestamps

    (00:00) - - Introduction(11:03) - - Statistics on Product Demos(15:06) - - Gating vs. not gating product demos(17:25) - - Emails and personalized follow-ups post-demo(18:21) - - Where to place the interactive demo on the website(28:37) - - Interactive demos with complex products(33:38) - - How to budget for interactive product demos(36:30) - - Implementing interactive product demos in LinkedIn ads(38:08) - - Platform recommendations for interactive product demos(42:02) - - Use of interactive demos in the sales cycle(43:38) - - Tracking activity and attribution in interactive demos(45:17) - - Personalized demos for each prospect(48:16) - - Post interactive demo conversion best practice(52:58) - - Closing thoughts

    Send guest pitches and ideas to [email protected]
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    ***

    This episode of the Exit Five podcast is brought to you by our friends at Calendly. You’ve probably heard of Calendly. And you probably have used it to schedule meetings with people outside your company.

    But did you know you can also use Calendly on your website to increase conversion and create a better hand off experience with sales?

    Speed to lead is everything and that’s why B2B marketing teams today use Calendly to convert leads the moment they’re ready to talk to sales. Instead of doing the whole follow-up late dance, you can book meetings right within the forms on your website. And Calendly has the routing and integrations you need to make sure your prospects get booked with the right sales rep.

    Smith.ai increased their website bookings by 26% using Calendly. And Katalon, the all-in-one test automation platform, was able to increase their conversion rate 3X using Calendly.

    Join over 20 million users who count on Calendly to simplify meetings, save time and drive revenue revenue by removing the friction from your website. Visit calendly.com/exitfive to get started with a 14-day free trial.


    ***

    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
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  • Dave is joined by Ruth Zive, CMO at LivePerson, who shares her journey in marketing leadership across tech and nonprofits. Ruth talks about aligning marketing and sales teams and navigating enterprise marketing.

    Ruth and Dave cover:

    How to align marketing and sales teams by focusing on shared goals and accountability for pipeline outcomesThe best-performing marketing channels for driving enterprise pipeline — including SEO, email, and eventsInbound and outbound strategies in enterprise sales and how they work together to build a successful pipeline

    Timestamps

    (00:00) - - Intro to Ruth(06:27) - - Work-Life Balance as a CMO(20:41) - - How to Balance Cost, Volume, and Conversion Rates in Channel Optimization(23:18) - - Optimizing Enterprise Sales(27:12) - - Why You Need to Align Sales and Marketing Leadership(30:19) - - Budgeting and Measuring Brand Initiatives(33:11) - - How to Plan for Future Revenue(36:39) - - Quarterly and Monthly Marketing Strategy Execution(38:45) - - Creating Weekly Leadership Priorities and a Problem-Solving Document(44:02) - - How To Make a Good Hire

    Send guest pitches and ideas to [email protected]
    Join the Exit Five Newsletter here: https://www.exitfive.com/newsletter
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    ***

    This episode of the Exit Five podcast is brought to you by our friends at Calendly. You’ve probably heard of Calendly. And you probably have used it to schedule meetings with people outside your company.

    But did you know you can also use Calendly on your website to increase conversion and create a better hand off experience with sales?

    Speed to lead is everything and that’s why B2B marketing teams today use Calendly to convert leads the moment they’re ready to talk to sales. Instead of doing the whole follow-up late dance, you can book meetings right within the forms on your website. And Calendly has the routing and integrations you need to make sure your prospects get booked with the right sales rep.

    Smith.ai increased their website bookings by 26% using Calendly. And Katalon, the all-in-one test automation platform, was able to increase their conversion rate 3X using Calendly.

    Join over 20 million users who count on Calendly to simplify meetings, save time and drive revenue revenue by removing the friction from your website. Visit calendly.com/exitfive to get started with a 14-day free trial.


    ***

    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
  • Dave is joined by Jared Fuller, Partner and COO of OpenEd.co. Jared talks about his career journey and building businesses in B2B, and shares his expertise in partnerships and the role they play in B2B growth.

    Jared and Dave cover:

    How to integrate partner voices into your marketing strategy to create lasting influence and trustShifting from traditional co-marketing to "Nearbound" marketing, leveraging relationships for omnichannel impactUsing partnerships as a growth lever across departments, not just sales and marketing

    Timestamps

    (00:00) - - Intro to Jared(07:49) - - Jared’s Career Journey in B2B(08:32) - - Building a Multi-Million Dollar Business in Less Than a Year(14:09) - - Omnichannel Distribution and Virtual Events(15:52) - - The Story of Selling PartnerHacker(21:06) - - Book Recommendation: The Sumo Advantage(24:39) - - Why You Need to Grow Business Partnerships(27:04) - - The Three Types of Entrepreneurs(31:07) - - SaaS-Native vs Traditional Partner Models(31:54) - - The Role of Ecosystem Officer in Marketing(37:41) - - Why VC Firms Are Embracing Partner-Led Growth Strategies(41:50) - - How To Maximize Reach Through Podcasts, Multimedia, and Partnerships

    Send guest pitches and ideas to [email protected]
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    ***

    This episode of the Exit Five podcast is brought to you by our friends at Calendly. You’ve probably heard of Calendly. And you probably have used it to schedule meetings with people outside your company.

    But did you know you can also use Calendly on your website to increase conversion and create a better hand off experience with sales?

    Speed to lead is everything and that’s why B2B marketing teams today use Calendly to convert leads the moment they’re ready to talk to sales. Instead of doing the whole follow-up late dance, you can book meetings right within the forms on your website. And Calendly has the routing and integrations you need to make sure your prospects get booked with the right sales rep.

    Smith.ai increased their website bookings by 26% using Calendly. And Katalon, the all-in-one test automation platform, was able to increase their conversion rate 3X using Calendly.

    Join over 20 million users who count on Calendly to simplify meetings, save time and drive revenue revenue by removing the friction from your website. Visit calendly.com/exitfive to get started with a 14-day free trial.


    ***

    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
  • Dave is joined by Shane Murphy, CMO of Webflow, where he is scaling one of the most innovative companies in web technology. Shane shares his insights on integrating growth strategies across self-serve and enterprise funnels, building a powerful brand, and targeting diverse personas.

    Shane and Dave cover:

    How Webflow combined its self-serve and enterprise growth teams to streamline acquisitionTargeting broad personas and aligning messaging to meet unique needsBrand building in B2B marketing and leveraging creative campaigns for long-term growth

    Timestamps

    (00:00) - - Intro to Shane(07:18) - - The Three Pillars of Webflow’s Marketing Strategy(10:50) - - How to Sell to Multiple Personas(11:51) - - How to Position Your Solution on Your Website(17:44) - - Combining Brand and Product Marketing Strategies(20:43) - - The Art of Pricing and Packaging(22:58) - - Why You Should Clarify Decision-Making Roles(27:09) - - Managing Yearly Initiatives and High-Level Work Priorities(28:37) - - Implementing Monthly and Weekly Project Check-Ins(32:01) - - Building Trust(35:25) - - Dedicating Yourself Personal Development Time(42:33) - - Finding Your Career Fit

    Send guest pitches and ideas to [email protected]
    Join the Exit Five Newsletter here: https://www.exitfive.com/newsletter
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    Become an Exit Five member: https://community.exitfive.com/checkout/exit-five-membership

    ***

    This episode of the Exit Five podcast is brought to you by our friends at Calendly. You’ve probably heard of Calendly. And you probably have used it to schedule meetings with people outside your company.

    But did you know you can also use Calendly on your website to increase conversion and create a better hand off experience with sales?

    Speed to lead is everything and that’s why B2B marketing teams today use Calendly to convert leads the moment they’re ready to talk to sales. Instead of doing the whole follow-up late dance, you can book meetings right within the forms on your website. And Calendly has the routing and integrations you need to make sure your prospects get booked with the right sales rep.

    Smith.ai increased their website bookings by 26% using Calendly. And Katalon, the all-in-one test automation platform, was able to increase their conversion rate 3X using Calendly.

    Join over 20 million users who count on Calendly to simplify meetings, save time and drive revenue revenue by removing the friction from your website. Visit calendly.com/exitfive to get started with a 14-day free trial.


    ***

    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
  • Dave sits down with Chelsea Castle, Head of Content and Brand at Close. Chelsea talks about her experience in B2B SaaS and shares how to build impactful content that resonates with your audience.

    Chelsea and Dave cover:

    How leveraging internal and cross-functional knowledge can create a content goldmineWhy it is important to repurpose podcast episodes, webinars, and other media into multiple forms of content to maximize their valueStrategies for integrating SEO with authentic, valuable content that resonates with your audience, beyond just ranking for keywords

    Timestamps

    (00:00) - - Intro to Chelsea(06:37) - - LinkedIn for B2B(13:41) - - Chelsea’s Experience at Chili Piper(17:46) - - Improving Content for Podcasts(21:02) - - How to Maximize Search Impact(21:51) - - Driving Website Traffic Through Brand Content Strategy(28:03) - - Merging Brand and Keyword-Driven Content(33:29) - - Aligning Brand and Content Strategy with Your Goals(35:36) - - New Content Channels for B2B(39:40) - - How to Measure Content Engagement(43:16) - - Skyscraper SEO Content Strategy(44:25) - - How to Grow Using Gated Content (51:24) - - How to Craft a Brand Strategy

    Send guest pitches and ideas to [email protected]
    Join the Exit Five Newsletter here: https://www.exitfive.com/newsletter
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    Become an Exit Five member: https://community.exitfive.com/checkout/exit-five-membership

    ***

    This episode of the Exit Five podcast is brought to you by our friends at Calendly. You’ve probably heard of Calendly. And you probably have used it to schedule meetings with people outside your company.

    But did you know you can also use Calendly on your website to increase conversion and create a better hand off experience with sales?

    Speed to lead is everything and that’s why B2B marketing teams today use Calendly to convert leads the moment they’re ready to talk to sales. Instead of doing the whole follow-up late dance, you can book meetings right within the forms on your website. And Calendly has the routing and integrations you need to make sure your prospects get booked with the right sales rep.

    Smith.ai increased their website bookings by 26% using Calendly. And Katalon, the all-in-one test automation platform, was able to increase their conversion rate 3X using Calendly.

    Join over 20 million users who count on Calendly to simplify meetings, save time and drive revenue revenue by removing the friction from your website. Visit calendly.com/exitfive to get started with a 14-day free trial.


    ***

    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
  • Dave sits down with Tommy Clark, founder of his own B2B social media agency, Compound, to talk about the ins and outs of social media strategy for B2B companies. Tommy shares his journey from running social for a SaaS company to building his agency and the lessons he’s learned along the way.

    Tommy and Dave cover:

    Why LinkedIn is the go-to platform for B2B brands and how to maximize its potentialThe importance of posting consistently to build a strong social presenceHow using video content on LinkedIn can accelerate trust-building with your audience

    Timestamps

    (00:00) - - Intro to Tommy(07:42) - - Why You Should Focus on One Core Social Channel(09:55) - - LinkedIn Success Using Just Text(12:05) - - How to Get More Audience Data through Posting Frequently(15:10) - - The Best Niche Content for Target Audience Engagement(19:07) - - Why Honesty is Important in Building an Audience and Network(24:16) - - Podcast ROI Beyond Sales and Downloads(24:59) - - Balancing Evergreen and Timely Content(32:01) - - Challenges and Trade-offs of Scheduled Social Media Posts(34:35) - - How to Focus on Client Success(38:40) - - How to Grow Followers and Relevance on LinkedIn(41:32) - - How to Maximize Direct Response Marketing with Gary Vee's Strategy(46:04) - - How to Create Video Content for LinkedIn(49:46) - - Why Diverse Perspectives are Important in Business(50:43) - - How to Use Social Media for Business Growth

    Send guest pitches and ideas to [email protected]
    Join the Exit Five Newsletter here: https://www.exitfive.com/newsletter
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    ***

    This episode of the Exit Five podcast is brought to you by our friends at Calendly. You’ve probably heard of Calendly. And you probably have used it to schedule meetings with people outside your company.

    But did you know you can also use Calendly on your website to increase conversion and create a better hand off experience with sales?

    Speed to lead is everything and that’s why B2B marketing teams today use Calendly to convert leads the moment they’re ready to talk to sales. Instead of doing the whole follow-up late dance, you can book meetings right within the forms on your website. And Calendly has the routing and integrations you need to make sure your prospects get booked with the right sales rep.

    Smith.ai increased their website bookings by 26% using Calendly. And Katalon, the all-in-one test automation platform, was able to increase their conversion rate 3X using Calendly.

    Join over 20 million users who count on Calendly to simplify meetings, save time and drive revenue revenue by removing the friction from your website. Visit calendly.com/exitfive to get started with a 14-day free trial.


    ***

    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
  • Dave sits down with Jen Allen-Knuth, founder of DemandJen. Jen shares her insights from her 15+ years in B2B Sales, from managing a quota to building great working relationships with marketing.

    Jen and Dave cover:

    Co-creating content with Marketing and Sales that drives better customer engagement and grows your pipelineHow Jen successfully built her audience using video on LinkedIn and leveraged it to start DemandJenHow companies should focus on genuine diversity efforts rather than superficial inclusivity

    Timestamps

    (00:00) - - Intro to Jen(06:28) - - Why You Should Have a Mentor and How To Get One(08:18) - - Sales Experiences and Becoming a Chief Evangelist(11:49) - - Making the Lead from Side Hustle to Full Time(16:16) - - Why Your Career Experiences Should Be Diverse(19:40) - - The Shallow Impact of Diversity Panels(25:07) - - How Jen Built Her Personal Brand(28:28) - - Creating Unscripted Content that’s Still Clear(32:00) - - Being Authentic in Marketing(36:55) - - Don’t Use Templates for Customer Conversations(43:17) - - Strong Relationships Between Product Marketing and Sales(44:04) - - Being Customer-Centric(49:26) - - Why You Need to be a Good Storyteller(51:15) - - Challenges of Data Analysis

    Send guest pitches and ideas to [email protected]
    Join the Exit Five Newsletter here: https://www.exitfive.com/newsletter
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    ***

    This episode of the Exit Five podcast is brought to you by our friends at Calendly. You’ve probably heard of Calendly. And you probably have used it to schedule meetings with people outside your company.

    But did you know you can also use Calendly on your website to increase conversion and create a better hand off experience with sales?

    Speed to lead is everything and that’s why B2B marketing teams today use Calendly to convert leads the moment they’re ready to talk to sales. Instead of doing the whole follow-up late dance, you can book meetings right within the forms on your website. And Calendly has the routing and integrations you need to make sure your prospects get booked with the right sales rep.

    Smith.ai increased their website bookings by 26% using Calendly. And Katalon, the all-in-one test automation platform, was able to increase their conversion rate 3X using Calendly.

    Join over 20 million users who count on Calendly to simplify meetings, save time and drive revenue revenue by removing the friction from your website. Visit calendly.com/exitfive to get started with a 14-day free trial.


    ***

    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
  • Dave sits down with Danielle (Head of Content at ExitFive) to share a behind the scenes look at the content strategy driving ExitFive.

    Dave and Danielle cover:

    How to hire a “Head of Content” and what mistakes to avoidBehind the scenes of how ExitFive repurposes content (like this podcast!)The fun challenges of going from a solopreneur to team of five

    Timestamps

    (00:00) - - Intro to Danielle(05:58) - - Why we hired a Head of Content at ExitFive(09:08) - - How we write our newsletter(12:30) - - Content repurposing at ExitFive(20:22) - - Why you should repeat yourself as a marketer(25:19) - - How to create a culture where everyone can do their best work(28:16) - - Why your team needs a vision to work towards(33:09) - - Balancing Structure and Flexibility

    Send guest pitches and ideas to [email protected]
    Join the Exit Five Newsletter here: https://www.exitfive.com/newsletter
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    Become an Exit Five member: https://community.exitfive.com/checkout/exit-five-membership

    ***

    This episode of the Exit Five podcast is brought to you by our friends at Calendly. You’ve probably heard of Calendly. And you probably have used it to schedule meetings with people outside your company.

    But did you know you can also use Calendly on your website to increase conversion and create a better hand off experience with sales?

    Speed to lead is everything and that’s why B2B marketing teams today use Calendly to convert leads the moment they’re ready to talk to sales. Instead of doing the whole follow-up late dance, you can book meetings right within the forms on your website. And Calendly has the routing and integrations you need to make sure your prospects get booked with the right sales rep.

    Smith.ai increased their website bookings by 26% using Calendly. And Katalon, the all-in-one test automation platform, was able to increase their conversion rate 3X using Calendly.

    Join over 20 million users who count on Calendly to simplify meetings, save time and drive revenue revenue by removing the friction from your website. Visit calendly.com/exitfive to get started with a 14-day free trial.


    ***

    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
  • Dave sits down with Jenn Herman, an expert in Instagram marketing, who shares the untapped potential of Instagram for B2B marketers. With over a decade of experience, Jenn has become a go-to resource for brands looking to leverage Instagram's vast user base to build brand awareness and foster long-term customer relationships.

    Jenn and Dave cover:

    Why Instagram is a goldmine for B2B marketers and how to capitalize on its 2 billion monthly active usersHow to create educational content for Instagram to build trustWhy you need to tailor your content for Instagram and your audience specifically

    Timestamps

    (00:00) - - Intro to Jenn(06:13) - - Setting Goals for B2B Brands for Instagram(09:50) - - Adapting Content Strategy for Instagram(11:44) - - Focusing on Quality Over Quantity(14:50) - - Using Educational Content to Build Your Brand(19:42) - - TikTok Experts vs Short Form Video Experts(25:29) - - TikTok, Instagram, and Content Unique to Platforms(28:27) - - How to Use Instagram Carousels(31:53) - - How to Use Instagram Highlights(34:24) - - Strategies to Find Underpriced Attention(36:42) - - Aligning Brand Image with Social Media Presence(40:41) - - Understanding Reach Metrics(43:20) - - Revisiting and Optimizing LinkedIn and Instagram Strategies

    Send guest pitches and ideas to [email protected]
    Join the Exit Five Newsletter here: https://www.exitfive.com/newsletter
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    Become an Exit Five member: https://community.exitfive.com/checkout/exit-five-membership

    ***

    This episode of the Exit Five podcast is brought to you by our friends at Calendly. You’ve probably heard of Calendly. And you probably have used it to schedule meetings with people outside your company.

    But did you know you can also use Calendly on your website to increase conversion and create a better hand off experience with sales?

    Speed to lead is everything and that’s why B2B marketing teams today use Calendly to convert leads the moment they’re ready to talk to sales. Instead of doing the whole follow-up late dance, you can book meetings right within the forms on your website. And Calendly has the routing and integrations you need to make sure your prospects get booked with the right sales rep.

    Smith.ai increased their website bookings by 26% using Calendly. And Katalon, the all-in-one test automation platform, was able to increase their conversion rate 3X using Calendly.

    Join over 20 million users who count on Calendly to simplify meetings, save time and drive revenue revenue by removing the friction from your website. Visit calendly.com/exitfive to get started with a 14-day free trial.


    ***

    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
  • Dave sits down with Knak Co-Founder & CEO Pierce Ujjainwalla, and SubjectLine.com Founder Jay Schwedelson, two experts in the B2B Email Marketing, for a one hour deep dive into what’s working in 2024.

    They cover:

    Subject line strategiesDesign do’s and don’tsWhat makes a truly great email in 2024

    This is a recording of an Exit Five Live session - to follow along with the examples, check out the deck here.

    Timestamps

    (00:00) - - Intro to Jay and Pierce(05:13) - - What Personalization Looks Like in 2024(09:58) - - Using “Friendly Froms” to Increase Open Rates(14:11) - - How the Best Emails Are Designed(17:53) - - How Often Should You Send Emails?(18:57) - - Sending a Killer First Email(26:42) - - Your Reader Needs Context(28:27) - - Use First Person for Better Call-to-Action Buttons(31:25) - - How to Avoid Confusing Content(36:13) - - Why You Need To Focus On Building Trust(37:52) - - Writing for Engagement(45:28) - - Email Branding Trends in 2024

    Send guest pitches and ideas to [email protected]
    Join the Exit Five Newsletter here: https://www.exitfive.com/newsletter
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    Become an Exit Five member: https://community.exitfive.com/checkout/exit-five-membership

    ***

    This episode of the Exit Five podcast is brought to you by our friends at Calendly. You’ve probably heard of Calendly. And you probably have used it to schedule meetings with people outside your company.

    But did you know you can also use Calendly on your website to increase conversion and create a better hand off experience with sales?

    Speed to lead is everything and that’s why B2B marketing teams today use Calendly to convert leads the moment they’re ready to talk to sales. Instead of doing the whole follow-up late dance, you can book meetings right within the forms on your website. And Calendly has the routing and integrations you need to make sure your prospects get booked with the right sales rep.

    Smith.ai increased their website bookings by 26% using Calendly. And Katalon, the all-in-one test automation platform, was able to increase their conversion rate 3X using Calendly.

    Join over 20 million users who count on Calendly to simplify meetings, save time and drive revenue revenue by removing the friction from your website. Visit calendly.com/exitfive to get started with a 14-day free trial.


    ***

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  • Dave is joined by Emir Atli, the founder and CRO of HockeyStack. Emir shares insights on his strategic content creation on LinkedIn to building a robust attribution platform that helps B2B marketers optimize revenue and understand customer journeys.

    Emir and Dave cover:

    How Emir and his team built a LinkedIn audience before launching their product and turned engagement into a strategic advantageUsing custom reporting and attribution to make better B2B marketing decisionsCreating data-driven content with HockeyStack Labs to build trust and establish thought leadership

    Timestamps

    (00:00) - - Intro(05:20) - - Early Days at HockeyStack: Outreach and Launch(12:57) - - Scaling Content Distribution and Launching Podcasts(14:22) - - Transitioning to Event and Field Marketing(19:29) - - Transitioning from CMO to Media Company CEO(28:20) - - How to Build Trust at Scale(32:14) - - Content Marketing Benchmarks and Data(34:58) - - Sample Sizes, Metrics, and Context in Research Reporting(43:23) - - How to Actually Use Reporting Tools(44:40) - - Creating Custom Reports and Templates(47:20) - - Tracking Traditional Touch Points Digitally

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    ***

    This episode of the Exit Five podcast is brought to you by our friends at Calendly. You’ve probably heard of Calendly. And you probably have used it to schedule meetings with people outside your company.

    But did you know you can also use Calendly on your website to increase conversion and create a better hand off experience with sales?

    Speed to lead is everything and that’s why B2B marketing teams today use Calendly to convert leads the moment they’re ready to talk to sales. Instead of doing the whole follow-up late dance, you can book meetings right within the forms on your website. And Calendly has the routing and integrations you need to make sure your prospects get booked with the right sales rep.

    Smith.ai increased their website bookings by 26% using Calendly. And Katalon, the all-in-one test automation platform, was able to increase their conversion rate 3X using Calendly.

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    ***

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  • Dave is joined by Eliana Atia and Arielle Gordis from Monday.com, who drive the content strategy that powers one of the most recognizable brands in SaaS. Eliana, a seasoned content leader, shares how Monday.com’s content team evolved from a small, reactive unit into a strategic powerhouse. Arielle, who leads the thought leadership initiatives, reveals the secrets behind the wildly successful "Monday Insights" newsletter which has 3.7 million subscribers.

    They cover:

    How the content team at Monday.com acts as a strategic partner to departments across the businessThe unique "guild" structure they use that allows content managers to stay deeply integrated within various teams while maintaining a unified content strategyHow they use audience engagement and feedback to make better content

    Timestamps

    (00:00) - - Intro(08:04) - - Content Strategy as a Career(10:36) - - Monday.com’s Messaging Strategy(12:23) - - Transitioning to a Multi-Product Brand(17:11) - - Using Content to Create Trust(27:17) - - How They Create Sales Enablement Content for Enterprise Accounts(29:59) - - Monday's Value-Based Thought Leadership Strategy(33:39) - - Behind the Scenes: Working With a Cartoonist(39:48) - - How Their Newsletter Has a 30% Open Rate(41:59) - - Getting Buy-in For Thought Leadership(43:48) - - Boosting Open Rates with Quality Sender Names(50:07) - - Transforming Job Stress into Meaningful Leadership(51:32) - - Successful Idea Testing on a Smaller Scale

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    ***

    This episode of the Exit Five podcast is brought to you by our friends at Calendly. You’ve probably heard of Calendly. And you probably have used it to schedule meetings with people outside your company.

    But did you know you can also use Calendly on your website to increase conversion and create a better hand off experience with sales?

    Speed to lead is everything and that’s why B2B marketing teams today use Calendly to convert leads the moment they’re ready to talk to sales. Instead of doing the whole follow-up late dance, you can book meetings right within the forms on your website. And Calendly has the routing and integrations you need to make sure your prospects get booked with the right sales rep.

    Smith.ai increased their website bookings by 26% using Calendly. And Katalon, the all-in-one test automation platform, was able to increase their conversion rate 3X using Calendly.

    Join over 20 million users who count on Calendly to simplify meetings, save time and drive revenue revenue by removing the friction from your website. Visit calendly.com/exitfive to get started with a 14-day free trial.


    ***

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    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
  • Dave sits down with Adam Goyette, founder of Growth Union and a former marketing leader at G2 and Help Scout. Adam shares his insights from leading growth at top B2B companies to launching his own agency that helps startups scale by integrating holistic growth strategies.

    Adam and Dave cover:

    How marketing can drive demos that aren’t qualified and how to fix itWhy MQLs aren’t efficient incentives for marketing teamsHow to use feedback from Sales to create better marketing content

    Timestamps

    (00:00) - - Why Working With B2B Agencies is So Hard(07:01) - - Marketing in 2024(10:57) - - How to Actually Test Your Marketing Campaigns(13:02) - - Organizing Your Marketing Team(15:57) - - Setting Aside Budget For Experiments(23:47) - - How to Ask Qualifying Questions(25:08) - - Balancing Brand Building and Conversion(31:03) - - Advocating for Marketing Strategy Internally(35:57) - - Using Feedback from Sales to Create Content(41:38) - - How to Test and Iterate Quickly(49:48) - - Adwords Keyword Optimization and Ad Copy(50:57) - - Marketing Leadership in SaaS at a Scale Up

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    ***

    This episode of the Exit Five podcast is brought to you by our friends at Calendly. You’ve probably heard of Calendly. And you probably have used it to schedule meetings with people outside your company.

    But did you know you can also use Calendly on your website to increase conversion and create a better hand off experience with sales?

    Speed to lead is everything and that’s why B2B marketing teams today use Calendly to convert leads the moment they’re ready to talk to sales. Instead of doing the whole follow-up late dance, you can book meetings right within the forms on your website. And Calendly has the routing and integrations you need to make sure your prospects get booked with the right sales rep.

    Smith.ai increased their website bookings by 26% using Calendly. And Katalon, the all-in-one test automation platform, was able to increase their conversion rate 3X using Calendly.

    Join over 20 million users who count on Calendly to simplify meetings, save time and drive revenue revenue by removing the friction from your website. Visit calendly.com/exitfive to get started with a 14-day free trial.


    ***

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    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
  • Dave is joined by Zach Roberts, founder of Break into Product Marketing, and Natalie Taylor, Head of Marketing at Capsule to share. their experiences and strategies for successful product launches in B2B.

    Zach and Natalie cover:

    How to build a buyer-focused product launch by understanding and addressing your buyer’s key challengesThe power of video content in creating engaging and effective product launch campaignsBest practices for collaborating with sales teams to develop impactful sales enablement materials

    Timestamps

    (00:00) - - Intros(06:19) - - How to Launch Without the Product(08:54) - - Refining Insights for Successful Product Launches(15:12) - - Content and Privacy Regulations(16:26) - - Crafting a Buyer-Centric Positioning Strategy(20:38) - - Strategic Startup Audio Feature Launch Approach(28:44) - - Working with B2B Influencers(34:01) - - How to Approach Sponsored Content in B2B(37:59) - - Measuring Engagement on LinkedIn(44:44) - - Communicating with Sales(53:02) - - Improving Buy-In and Time Management for Launch Success

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    ***

    This episode of the Exit Five podcast is brought to you by our friends at Calendly. You’ve probably heard of Calendly. And you probably have used it to schedule meetings with people outside your company.

    But did you know you can also use Calendly on your website to increase conversion and create a better hand off experience with sales?

    Speed to lead is everything and that’s why B2B marketing teams today use Calendly to convert leads the moment they’re ready to talk to sales. Instead of doing the whole follow-up late dance, you can book meetings right within the forms on your website. And Calendly has the routing and integrations you need to make sure your prospects get booked with the right sales rep.

    Smith.ai increased their website bookings by 26% using Calendly. And Katalon, the all-in-one test automation platform, was able to increase their conversion rate 3X using Calendly.

    Join over 20 million users who count on Calendly to simplify meetings, save time and drive revenue revenue by removing the friction from your website. Visit calendly.com/exitfive to get started with a 14-day free trial.


    ***

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    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
  • Dave is joined by Natalie Taylor, Head of Marketing at Capsule. Natalie shares her journey from getting laid off to finding her dream job through LinkedIn, and how she’s now building meaningful customer relationships through intimate in-person events at Capsule.

    Natalie and Dave cover:

    The “intimate dinner strategy” Natalie is running and how it drives growth for CapsuleChallenges to measuring influencer campaigns in B2B and her approach to choosing who to work withHer step-by-step process to a successful product launch

    Timestamps

    (00:00) - - Intro(06:11) - - Natalie’s Marketing Career Path(10:18) - - Loving the Product Makes You A Better Marketer(13:12) - - Product Launches and Growth(15:11) - - Keys to a Successful Video Strategy(18:14) - - Coordinating Launch Projects with Marketing and Product(23:58) - - B2B Influencer Outreach(30:30) - - Influencer Measurement Challenges(35:35) - - Curated Dinner Strategy(39:10) - - Lead Generation and Outreach with Apollo(49:09) - - Transitioning to Product-Led Growth(54:29) - - Working with the CEO

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    ***

    This episode of the Exit Five podcast is brought to you by our friends at Calendly. You’ve probably heard of Calendly. And you probably have used it to schedule meetings with people outside your company.

    But did you know you can also use Calendly on your website to increase conversion and create a better hand off experience with sales?

    Speed to lead is everything and that’s why B2B marketing teams today use Calendly to convert leads the moment they’re ready to talk to sales. Instead of doing the whole follow-up late dance, you can book meetings right within the forms on your website. And Calendly has the routing and integrations you need to make sure your prospects get booked with the right sales rep.

    Smith.ai increased their website bookings by 26% using Calendly. And Katalon, the all-in-one test automation platform, was able to increase their conversion rate 3X using Calendly.

    Join over 20 million users who count on Calendly to simplify meetings, save time and drive revenue revenue by removing the friction from your website. Visit calendly.com/exitfive to get started with a 14-day free trial.


    ***

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    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
  • Dave sits down with Max Van Den Ingh, founder and CEO of Unmuted, a B2B SaaS marketing agency based in Amsterdam. Max shares his insights from his background in Sales, sharing how his approach of building relationships has translated to a successful marketing agency.

    Max and Dave Cover:

    His high-touch approach to entering new markets by focusing on understanding the landscape and building relationshipsChallenges and advice for hiring in international marketsThe shift towards scrappier, more authentic content in B2B Marketing and the case against multiple layers of content approval

    Timestamps

    (00:00) - - Intro(06:16) - - The US Approach to Marketing(09:04) - - Max’s Initial Agency Skepticism(12:15) - - B2B Marketing Strategies for Dutch Tech Companies(14:14) - - Challenges of Expanding SaaS in EU Markets(18:30) - - How to Effectively Use Local Expertise(23:53) - - Building Your First Customer Playbook(27:37) - - Creating a Long-Term Strategy for New Markets(30:17) - - Branding and International Expansion(36:34) - - Challenges of Hierarchy in Large Organizations(38:00) - - Multiple Layers of Approval and In-authentic Content

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    ***

    This episode of the Exit Five podcast is brought to you by our friends at Calendly. You’ve probably heard of Calendly. And you probably have used it to schedule meetings with people outside your company.

    But did you know you can also use Calendly on your website to increase conversion and create a better hand off experience with sales?

    Speed to lead is everything and that’s why B2B marketing teams today use Calendly to convert leads the moment they’re ready to talk to sales. Instead of doing the whole follow-up late dance, you can book meetings right within the forms on your website. And Calendly has the routing and integrations you need to make sure your prospects get booked with the right sales rep.

    Smith.ai increased their website bookings by 26% using Calendly. And Katalon, the all-in-one test automation platform, was able to increase their conversion rate 3X using Calendly.

    Join over 20 million users who count on Calendly to simplify meetings, save time and drive revenue revenue by removing the friction from your website. Visit calendly.com/exitfive to get started with a 14-day free trial.


    ***

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    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
  • Dave is joined by Kara Hardin, a Registered Psychotherapist and Lead Executive Officer at The Practice Lab. Kara specializes in the complicated ways that mental health drives performance and how it shows up at work. Drawing from her extensive experience, Kara provides actionable advice for B2B marketers to enhance their professional lives.

    Kara and Dave cover:

    How adapting to your team’s preferences can lead to better collaboration, higher productivity, and a more harmonious work environmentHow to view change as a natural and positive part of business strategy, rather than something to fearPractical advice on how to maintain meaningful connection and effective communication in remote work environments

    Timestamps

    (00:00) - - Intro(06:58) - - Learning to Embrace Change(09:45) - - Connection at Work(13:08) - - The Loneliness of Remote Work(16:29) - - Balancing Remote Work and Relationships(21:06) - - Aligning Work with Values(23:02) - - Creating Your Own Career Path(29:23) - - How Self-Awareness Helps Make Better Decisions(31:00) - - Discovering Your Personal Work Preferences(39:58) - - Recognizing Self-worth in Between Jobs(41:41) - - Self-Awareness in Communication(44:41) - - The Work of Work: Understanding Yourself and Others(49:35) - - Kara’s Framework for Self-Reflection and Interaction(51:26) - - Creating Emotional Guardrails(54:24) - - Combatting the Urgency Impulse at Work(59:03) - - Improve Work by Slowing Down

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    ***

    This episode of the Exit Five podcast is brought to you by our friends at Calendly. You’ve probably heard of Calendly. And you probably have used it to schedule meetings with people outside your company.

    But did you know you can also use Calendly on your website to increase conversion and create a better hand off experience with sales?

    Speed to lead is everything and that’s why B2B marketing teams today use Calendly to convert leads the moment they’re ready to talk to sales. Instead of doing the whole follow-up late dance, you can book meetings right within the forms on your website. And Calendly has the routing and integrations you need to make sure your prospects get booked with the right sales rep.

    Smith.ai increased their website bookings by 26% using Calendly. And Katalon, the all-in-one test automation platform, was able to increase their conversion rate 3X using Calendly.

    Join over 20 million users who count on Calendly to simplify meetings, save time and drive revenue revenue by removing the friction from your website. Visit calendly.com/exitfive to get started with a 14-day free trial.


    ***

    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
  • In this episode, Dave is joined by Kris Rudeegraap, CEO of Sendoso, a leading platform for direct mail and gifting in B2B marketing. Kris is an expert in using creative direct mail tactics and AI to create profitable marketing campaigns. He has helped numerous companies enhance their engagement and conversion rates through thoughtful and personalized gifting strategies.

    Dave and Kris cover:

    The differences between Growth Ops and Revenue Ops (and where each is most effective)Must-try direct mail strategies that go above and beyond to create memorable customer experiencesHow companies have created automated programmatic outbound strategies using AI, including tools and techniques that enhance efficiency and personalization

    Timestamps

    (00:00) - - Intro(06:58) - - Navigating the SaaS Market: CEO Perspective & New Media Ventures(09:42) - - Rethinking Outbound in 2024(13:19) - - How to Actually Use AI in Outbound(16:46) - - Early Adoption of AI(17:35) - - Direct Mail Gifting and AI(24:16) - - Avoiding Unwanted Gifts(26:49) - - Outsourcing with Automation(31:31) - - Sales Team as Consultants for Prospects(35:00) - - Tools and Data We’re Using(37:32) - - Effective Prospecting with Personalization and AI(39:52) - - Using AI to Stand Out

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    ***

    This episode of the Exit Five podcast is brought to you by our friends at Calendly. You’ve probably heard of Calendly. And you probably have used it to schedule meetings with people outside your company.

    But did you know you can also use Calendly on your website to increase conversion and create a better hand off experience with sales?

    Speed to lead is everything and that’s why B2B marketing teams today use Calendly to convert leads the moment they’re ready to talk to sales. Instead of doing the whole follow-up late dance, you can book meetings right within the forms on your website. And Calendly has the routing and integrations you need to make sure your prospects get booked with the right sales rep.

    Smith.ai increased their website bookings by 26% using Calendly. And Katalon, the all-in-one test automation platform, was able to increase their conversion rate 3X using Calendly.

    Join over 20 million users who count on Calendly to simplify meetings, save time and drive revenue revenue by removing the friction from your website. Visit calendly.com/exitfive to get started with a 14-day free trial.


    ***

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  • Dave is joined by Amanda Goetz, a 2x founder, 3x CMO, and the author behind the popular weekly newsletter Life's A Game. Amanda shares her expertise in personal and professional growth, brand building, and content creation.

    Amanda and Dave cover:

    How Amanda transformed her LinkedIn strategy to grow her following and engagementThe impact of personal branding on social media and its role in business growthCreating a feedback loop to refine and improve content strategy

    Timestamps

    (00:00) - - Intro(07:36) - - How to Use LinkedIn Video(11:04) - - Shifting from Twitter to LinkedIn(14:50) - - Developing a Clearer Target Market and Products(15:33) - - Building Sustainable Momentum Amid Burnout: A CMO's Perspective(19:54) - - Why Your Content Strategy Must Be Focused(26:57) - - The Brand Pyramid(27:52) - - The Emotion Behind Branding(31:22) - - People Are What Matter In Branding Success(37:00) - - The Growing Creator Economy vs. Traditional Corporations(38:18) - - Creating Emotional Brand Connections for Growth Marketing(42:50) - - How Amanda Became a Fractional CMO(45:24) - - Why Amanda Looks to Alex Lieberman for Inspiration

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    ***

    This episode of the Exit Five podcast is brought to you by our friends at Calendly. You’ve probably heard of Calendly. And you probably have used it to schedule meetings with people outside your company.

    But did you know you can also use Calendly on your website to increase conversion and create a better hand off experience with sales?

    Speed to lead is everything and that’s why B2B marketing teams today use Calendly to convert leads the moment they’re ready to talk to sales. Instead of doing the whole follow-up late dance, you can book meetings right within the forms on your website. And Calendly has the routing and integrations you need to make sure your prospects get booked with the right sales rep.

    Smith.ai increased their website bookings by 26% using Calendly. And Katalon, the all-in-one test automation platform, was able to increase their conversion rate 3X using Calendly.

    Join over 20 million users who count on Calendly to simplify meetings, save time and drive revenue revenue by removing the friction from your website. Visit calendly.com/exitfive to get started with a 14-day free trial.


    ***

    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