In this episode, Jarod Greene, CMO of Vivint, shares his journey from teaching middle school math to Gartner analyst to CMO today and offers actionable advice for PMMs struggling to gain recognition. Learn how to use research, co-create with sales, and communicate your value to drive impactful product marketing strategies in your workplace.

When you let Jarod cook (#lethimcook) and you’re gonna get…

• How teaching 7th graders prepared Jarod to lead B2B marketing strategy—and why it’s still the hardest job he’s ever done.

• The “magician” role of product marketers: Why being a chameleon is the ultimate superpower in your company (and how to harness it).

• Co-create with sales? Yes, please. The surprising reason your best sales reps should help write your next piece of content.

• Forget the committee—Jarod’s trick to stop internal fights over messaging using the one thing no one can argue with: Data.

• “I had no idea what PMM was 10 years ago” – how Jarod went from confused to CMO and why it could be your career roadmap too.

• Content without context = chaos. Jarod’s formula for why great content flops (and how to make it land every time).

• How to manage up, down, and sideways: Jarod’s guide to becoming a leader before you even get the title.

Time Stamps 

00:00 We're Not Marketers (S3) - Jarod Greene

01:00 Welcome to Season Three!

01:46 Introducing Jarod Greene

03:01 From Teaching to Marketing

05:15 The Role of Product Marketers

07:15 Becoming a CMO

18:03 Content with Context

22:19 Co-Creating with Sales

28:20 The Content Production Dilemma

29:07 The Importance of Research in Marketing

30:27 Primary vs. Secondary Research

31:22 Leveraging Data for Decision Making

39:43 Integrating AI in Marketing Strategies

43:34 The Reality of Product Market Fit

51:21 Upcoming Projects and Events

Show Notes

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