Most video projects go off the rails before the cameras ever roll. Why? Because teams often rush into production without fully aligning on the scope, goals, and budget. In this episode of Content Wars, we break down why so many video quotes vary wildly, and how to build a process that actually leads to success.

💡 Key Takeaways:

• ➡️ The difference between not having a budget vs. not knowing it
• ➡️ Why unclear scopes lead to wasted money and mismatched expectations

• ➡️ How to talk to vendors to get apples-to-apples quotes
• ➡️ What you need to define before asking for a quote
• ➡️ When to work with freelancers vs. full production crews

⏰ Timestamps:

• 2:20 – Why vague asks break video projects
• 5:47 – What you're really buying when you hire a production team
• 9:25 – The hidden costs of unclear scopes
• 12:12 – Budget talk: how to get honest answers
• 14:32 – Freelancers vs. production companies
• 17:45 – “Just shoot it” is not a scope
• 20:10 – How to scope video projects for success

Most B2B companies create content in silos, thinking only about their next campaign or one-off project. If you want content to work at scale, it needs to be a system. In this episode of Content Wars, we break down the six core pillars every B2B company should have in their content mix, and how each one can help you transfer your message to the right audience every time.

💡 Key Takeaways:

• ➡️ Why most B2B content strategies are incomplete
• ➡️ The three “go-to-market” pillars you must have to sell effectively
• ➡️ How to create brand content that builds emotional connection
• ➡️ Using content for internal communication and training
• ➡️ Turning one-time ideas into an ongoing system

⏰ Timestamps:

• 0:00 – Why thinking in content “pieces” is limiting
• 2:09 – The six pillars overview
• 3:02 – Pillar #1
• 5:46 – Pillar #2
• 9:39 – Pillar #3

• 13:17 – Pillar #4
• 16:40 – Pillar #5
• 19:58 – Pillar #6
• 22:31 – Your Content Mix

In this episode of Content Wars, we tackle the costly mistake B2B companies keep making: overinvesting in trade shows while under-communicating with the rest of their market. If you're spending six figures to show up a few times a year—but going silent the rest of the time—this one’s for you.

💡 Key Takeaways:
➡️ Why most of your buying committee never makes it to your booth
➡️ The real cost of under-communicating between trade shows
➡️ How to scale subject matter expertise beyond events
➡️ What daily content can do that your conference presence can’t
➡️ How to activate your entire team—not just your marketing department

⏰ Timestamps:
0:00 – The overlooked trade show gap
2:30 – What $100K at a booth actually gets you
8:45 – Most companies only “show up” 4x a year
11:10 – What to say between events
15:30 – Turning expertise into daily communication
21:00 – Why written content isn’t enough
27:15 – Unlocking a social-first strategy
31:00 – Getting buy-in from leadership
35:45 – Scaling your team’s voice

In this episode of Content Wars, we break down one of the biggest mistakes B2B teams make when filming expert-driven content. From CEOs melting on camera to marketers unknowingly killing authenticity, we explore why this mistake ruins good content—and what to do instead.

If you're still handing over questions ahead of time or relying on scripts to "get it right," this episode will show you a better way to get natural, trust-building content from your internal experts.

💡 Key Takeaways:

➡️ Why scripted answers destroy authenticity

➡️ What to give subject matter experts instead of a script

➡️ How to coach nervous talent for on-camera success

➡️ Why pre-interviews are the key to confident, unscripted video

➡️ How conversational flow leads to real stories and better content

⏰ Timestamps:

0:00 – Why scripts ruin expert content

2:40 – The CEO meltdown story

5:15 – What to do instead of scripting

8:45 – How marketers accidentally create scripts

12:00 – The power of pre-interviews

15:30 – What to give your expert before filming

18:50 – How to guide the conversation without controlling it

21:30 – Coaching through discomfort and building confidence

25:15 – Making experts look great in post

27:00 – Why repetition makes future shoots easier

In this episode of Content Wars, we expose one of the biggest mistakes B2B companies make with their LinkedIn strategy—over-prioritizing the company page and ignoring the real power of individual voices.Your subject matter experts and leaders are sitting on gold, but you're still hitting “boost” on brand posts no one cares about. We break down how to build a people-first content strategy, how to use thought leadership ads effectively, and why visibility through real humans wins every time.💡 Key Takeaways:➡️ Why company pages have limited reach (and what to do instead)➡️ How to activate your leadership team without overwhelming them➡️ The right way to use thought leadership ads➡️ Why your best distribution channel is already on payroll➡️ How to align your video strategy with business goals⏰ Timestamps:0:00 – The myth of the company page2:45 – The real reason no one engages6:10 – Why individual voices outperform brand posts9:00 – Thought leadership ads: what they are and why they matter12:00 – The playbook for building a content-first expert team16:00 – How to get execs involved (even if they’re “too busy”)20:00 – Creating content that scales across departments24:00 – Why most B2B video strategies fall flat

In this episode of Content Wars, we tackle one of the most common excuses holding back great B2B content: “I don’t have time.” Whether it’s the CEO, sales leader, or subject matter expert—executives claim they’re too busy to be on camera. But the truth? It’s not about time. It’s about mindset, structure, and how you present the ask.We break down why “no time” is a myth, how marketing teams can reframe the conversation, and what flexible content creation really looks like. If you’ve ever struggled to get leaders involved in your content strategy, this one’s for you.💡 Key Takeaways: ➡️ Why “I don’t have time” is rarely the real reason execs say no➡️ How to reframe the content ask for busy leaders➡️ What batching looks like—and why it works➡️ The best way to align availability with your content schedule➡️ Why it’s their job to represent the company—on video⏰ Timestamps:0:00 – The “I Don’t Have Time” excuse1:15 – Why your most valuable people avoid video3:00 – Marketing’s role in fixing the gap5:00 – What execs actually can commit to7:30 – Batching: The secret weapon10:00 – How to get the best out of your leaders on camera12:00 – Planning for flexibility (and making it sustainable)#B2BMarketing #ContentWars #ExecutiveContent #VideoStrategy

In this episode of Content Wars, we break down the biggest misconception B2B teams have about podcasts—and how it's burning their content strategy.

Spoiler: the value of a podcast isn’t in the long-form—it’s in the short-form content gold it unlocks. If you’ve ever had leadership shoot down a podcast idea, this one’s for you.

💡 Key Takeaways:

➡️ Why B2B execs say “no” to podcasts (and why they’re wrong)

➡️ How short-form video—not the podcast itself—is the real goal

➡️ Why the best companies don’t overthink setup before hitting record

➡️ What to say to leadership when pitching a podcast

➡️ How podcasting helps executives become better communicators and build authority

⏰ Battle Highlights:

0:00 – Why B2B execs shut down podcast ideas

2:00 – The Joe Rogan misconception

4:15 – The real goal: short-form content

6:00 – Don’t overthink the podcast setup

8:00 – The crossroad: say yes or stay stuck

10:00 – How podcasts improve your communication over time

12:00 – Why storytelling trumps frameworks

14:00 – How to reposition podcasting to get leadership buy-in

#b2bmarketing #contentwars #thoughtleadership