The B2B Playbook

#188: How Thought Leadership Strategy ACTUALLY Builds Pipeline (Not Just Vanity Metrics)


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Most B2B marketers are told to “do thought leadership” and it becomes part of strategy... but no one tells them how to tie it back to revenue.

In this episode, we break down how to turn thought leadership into a trust-building, pipeline-generating machine. Not just fluff for likes and impressions.


We’ll show you how to build a strong point of view, map it to your buyer’s journey, and use thought leadership ads to hit the 95% of the market that isn’t ready to buy… yet.


Tune in and learn:

+ The 3 questions every POV must answer to resonate

+ Why most marketers fail at thought leadership (and how to fix it)

+ Our exact LinkedIn Ads system for turning content into pipeline


This episode is a must-watch if you want to move beyond vanity metrics and make your brand the one buyers remember when they’re ready to act.


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00:00 How Thought Leadership Actually Builds Pipeline

02:00 The 5 Bs Framework Recap

04:00 Why Thought Leadership Often Fails

06:00 The 3 Questions to Shape Your POV

08:00 Using LinkedIn Ads to Amplify Trust

10:00 Mapping Content to the Buyer Journey

12:00 Why Subject Matter Experts Must Lead

14:00 The Real Goal: Being Remembered at Purchase Time

16:00 The Ogilvy Method for Ads that Educate & Convert

18:00 How to Measure Thought Leadership Ads

20:00 A Proven Framework for LinkedIn Thought Ads

22:00 Patagonia: B2C Thought Leadership Masterclass

24:00 How Patagonia Drives Profit Through POV

26:00 B2B Example: Rivet’s Framework for Labor Ops

28:00 Final Takeaways: Thought Leadership That Works


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