The B2B Playbook

This week we have artificial intelligence (AI) expert Drew Brucker show us how B2B marketers can use AI to get more done in less time - right now!

Drew has combined his unique experience as a top-notch B2B marketer, photographer and creative with his passion for A.I. In this session, he shows us two ways that B2B marketers can use A.I. to increase their productivity AND the quality of their work today.

Tune in and learn:

+ the attitude marketers should have to A.I. if they want to get the most out of it

+ how to use A.I. to build an outbound sequence

+ how to use Midjourney to create brand images your customers will love (at a fraction of the price)

Drew very kindly walks us through LIVE examples of prompting frameworks you can steal to execute the same in your own business.

Make sure you check out the screenshare from the 40 minute mark!

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00:03:30 AI's Practical Magic

00:06:20 Harnessing AI for Marketing Efficiency

00:15:00 AI's Role in Content Creation

00:24:00 Crafting a Visual Narrative with AI

00:27:00 AI's Role in Brand Storytelling

00:30:00 Leveraging AI for Brand Consistency

00:33:00 AI-Generated Creatives: A New Era

00:39:00 Crafting Captivating AI-Generated Emails

00:42:00 Perfecting Your Marketing with AI Iterations

01:00:08 Crafting Detailed Prompts for Midjourney

01:03:20 Generating and Iterating on Image Variations

01:07:10 Communicating Realism in AI-Generated Imagery

01:09:30 Leveraging Permutations in Image Generation

01:13:48 Concluding Thoughts and Next Steps

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S05 E129 - The B2B Playbook

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In this episode, we’re joined by Adam Holmgren, co-founder of Fibber and head of demand generation at Rillion. Together, we tackle the common myths surrounding demand generation, especially the idea that demand gen is simply lead gen in disguise. Spoiler: it’s not!

We discuss how demand generation plays an essential role in bridging the gap between brand and sales, offering sustainable B2B marketing practices that drive real results. From the misconceptions about “creating demand” to the role of personal branding, we explore it all.

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+ The critical differences between demand gen and lead gen

+ How to build brand awareness that’s sustainable and effective

+ Why demand gen is the missing link between sales and marketing

This episode is a must-watch for any B2B marketer who wants to understand how to use demand generation to elevate their brand and drive revenue.

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00:00:00 Introduction: Debunking Demand Gen Myths

00:03:00 Demand Gen vs. Lead Gen: Clearing Up Confusion

00:06:30 Building Brand with Demand Gen

00:09:50 The 5 Stages of Awareness Explained

00:13:10 Personal Branding in B2B Marketing

00:17:00 The Role of Signals in Demand Gen

00:20:30 Demand Gen as the Glue Between Sales and Marketing

00:23:40 Beyond Attribution: Marketing Without Limits

00:27:20 Capturing Existing Demand vs. Creating New Demand

00:30:00 Addressing Criticism: Is Demand Gen Bad Marketing?

00:32:30 Visualizing Marketing Touchpoints for Better Results

00:34:00 Data-Informed Decisions in Modern Marketing

00:36:50 Performance Marketing vs. Demand Gen Approaches

00:39:10 Adopting a Consultative Go-To-Market Strategy

00:41:40 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

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S06 E161 - The B2B Playbook

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In this episode, we break down our live SEO experiment and show how we went from zero to ranking #1 on Google for a high-intent keyword – "demand generation course" – in just 67 days.

We're sharing the exact steps we took, from building a winning landing page to leveraging powerful backlinks. Special guest Sam Dunning, B2B SEO expert, walks us through the key elements that drove our success, offering actionable insights for marketers at all levels.

You'll discover how to optimize your SEO strategy for maximum revenue impact, how to outcompete big brands in search rankings, and why 'money keywords' are essential for driving high-quality traffic and leads.

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+ How we ranked #1 in just 67 days for a competitive SEO keyword

+ The exact process we used to build effective backlinks

+ Why optimizing your landing page is critical for SEO success

This episode is a must-watch for any B2B marketer looking to level up their SEO game and drive more revenue for their business.

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00:00 Introduction: The SEO Experiment

04:05 Ranking #1 in Just 67 Days

07:50 Beating Competitors with SEO

11:43 Building a High-Impact Landing Page

15:35 Why Money Keywords Matter for Demand Gen

20:00 Boosting SEO with Backlinks

24:10 Leveraging Internal and External Links

29:13 Optimizing Your Content for Search Engines

32:37 Using Media to Enhance Your SEO Strategy

36:12 Maximizing SEO for Sales Enablement

39:13 Why Consistent SEO Effort is Key to Success

41:24 Future SEO Strategies: Scaling for Growth

43:07 Conclusion: Key Takeaways and Final Thoughts

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S06 E160 - The B2B Playbook

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How We Ranked #1 for Our B2B Keywords

In this episode, we’re diving into a live SEO experiment to see how fast we can rank for our money keywords, and you’ll learn the exact steps we take to do it.

We’ve got SEO expert Sam Dunning on board to guide us through competitor analysis, keyword selection, and building an optimized page to rank on Google.

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+ How to choose money keywords that convert

+ On-page SEO techniques that drive results

+ How to leverage backlinks and internal linking for faster rankings

This episode is a must-watch if you want to drive more traffic and leads to your business by ranking for the keywords that matter most!

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00:48 Sam Dunning’s SEO Strategy for Ranking Keywords

02:10 Case Study: Ranking “B2B SEO Agency” in 90 Days

05:18 Choosing Money Keywords: Demand Generation Course

07:39 Competitor Analysis: Cognism and CXL

10:40 Keyword Strategy: Course vs Program

12:30 Page Structure and On-Page SEO Basics

15:55 Crafting the Perfect Meta Title and Description

18:50 Creating a High-Converting Hero Section

22:12 Internal Linking: Boosting Crawlability and SEO

26:20 Leveraging Backlinks: Quick Wins for Authority

30:15 Using FAQs to Overcome Objections and Build Trust

34:10 Monitoring and Optimizing Over Time

37:45 Lessons Learned from Sam’s SEO Journey

41:12 Key Takeaways and Next Steps

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S06 E159 - The B2B Playbook

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This week we go into why your demand generation program isn’t driving the results you need and what you can do to fix it.

We’ve spent years working with B2B marketing teams of all sizes, and there are 5 common reasons we keep seeing demand generation programs fall short. Whether you’re missing out on knowing your ICP, not leveraging subject matter experts, or failing to align with sales, we’re here to guide you through it step by step.

Tune in and learn:

+ Why deeply understanding your ICP is critical to success

+ How to build trust using subject matter experts in your content

+ How to stay consistent and measure your results properly

This episode is a must-watch if you’re struggling to get the most out of your demand generation efforts. We’ll show you how to fix the top 5 issues and get your program back on track.

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00:00 Introduction: Why Demand Generation Fails

00:48 Overview of the 5 Bs Framework

01:45 Reason 1: Not Understanding Your ICP

04:30 The Importance of Qualitative Research

06:00 Reason 2: No Subject Matter Experts

08:50 Why Trust is Built on Expertise

10:45 Reason 3: Lack of Systems and Consistency

12:30 Building a Content Repurposing System

14:10 Demand Generation Takes Time

16:00 Reason 4: Poor Measurement of Success

18:30 Leading vs Lagging Indicators

19:45 Reason 5: Misalignment Between Sales and Marketing

21:30 Feedback Loops Between Sales and Marketing

23:00 Reason 6 (Bonus): Lack of Patience

24:40 Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways

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S06 E158 - The B2B Playbook

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In this episode, George Coudounaris appears as a guest on the Denave podcast to share the secrets behind sustainable B2B growth. You'll learn how to move beyond lead generation and build demand that scales.

We cover everything from aligning sales and marketing teams to implementing Account-Based Marketing (ABM) effectively and using AI to repurpose content efficiently.

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+ Why lead generation alone isn’t enough to grow your business

+ How to implement the 5 B’s Framework for demand generation

+ Common ABM mistakes and how to avoid them

This episode is a must-watch for B2B marketers looking to create sustainable, long-term growth while avoiding the common pitfalls that many teams fall into. Don’t miss out on the future of demand generation!

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00:00 Introduction to George and the B2B Playbook

03:00 The Great Divide: Misalignment Between Sales and Marketing

07:10 Overcoming Sales and Marketing Alignment Challenges

10:00 The 10-Step Guide to Sales and Marketing Alignment

13:00 Demand Generation vs. Lead Generation Explained

17:20 Why Short-Term Lead Generation Isn’t Enough

20:10 The Importance of Demand Creation for Long-Term Success

24:00 The 5 B’s Framework: Be Ready, Be Helpful, Be Seen

28:10 How to Optimize Your Demand Generation Efforts

31:00 The Rise of Account-Based Marketing (ABM)

34:00 Avoiding Common ABM Mistakes

38:10 Leveraging Technology in Demand Generation and ABM

42:00 How the B2B Playbook Uses Content to Drive Demand

45:00 Repurposing Content Efficiently with AI

50:00 The Future of Demand Generation and Marketing Trends

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S06 E157 - The B2B Playbook

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In this episode, we dive deep into a question we get asked all the time: should you outsource your demand generation program to an agency or do it in-house? As two people who have experience on both sides – running agencies and helping companies build their own in-house demand generation teams – we’re here to give you the real answer.

We’ll discuss why many agencies can’t deliver on their promises and why it’s often better to build the foundation of your demand generation program in-house before turning to external help. We also cover what you need to have in place before hiring an agency and how to use one effectively when the time is right.

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+ Why you should start demand generation in-house

+ The importance of customer interviews and qualitative insights

+ When an agency can amplify your efforts and how to pick the right one

This episode is a must-watch for any B2B marketer struggling with the decision to hire external help. Learn from our mistakes and set your business up for demand generation success.

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00:00 Introduction: Should You Outsource Demand Generation?

01:20 The 5 BEs Framework Explained

03:00 When Companies Typically Turn to Agencies

05:00 Early Mistakes: Why Agencies Often Fail

07:00 Why Demand Generation Should Start In-House

09:10 Key Insights Needed for Effective Demand Generation

11:10 The Importance of Customer Interviews

13:30 The Role of Qualitative Insights in Demand Generation

15:00 Aligning Sales and Marketing for Success

17:30 Common Pitfalls When Scaling Too Quickly

19:20 How to Achieve Message-Market Fit Internally

22:00 Building the 80/20 Analysis of Your Best Customers

24:30 When Is an Agency the Right Fit?

27:00 Using Agencies to Amplify Your Message

29:50 Key Takeaways: When and How to Use Agencies

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S06 E156 - The B2B Playbook

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In this episode, we’re going deep into the mindset that will set you up for success in demand generation. Too many marketers think there's a hidden secret to generating demand, but we’re here to debunk that myth.

We walk through our 5 Bs Framework to show you how to build a sustainable demand generation engine for your business. From understanding your target audience to creating a consistent message that resonates, we cover the steps you need to drive revenue for your B2B company.

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+ How to effectively target your ideal customers

+ The importance of consistency in your messaging

+ Why feedback loops are critical for ongoing success

This episode is a must-watch for any B2B marketer looking to master demand generation and build a powerful, sustainable growth engine.

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00:00:00 Introduction: Demand Generation Demystified

00:01:00 Overview of the 5 Bs Framework

00:03:13 The Demand Generation Mindset: Key Principles

00:04:10 Importance of Target Audience Focus

00:06:00 Niching Down: Why Less is More

00:08:01 Building Trust and Relationships in B2B Marketing

00:10:30 Consistency in Messaging: Awareness vs. Affinity

00:12:59 Effective Content Strategy for Demand Generation

00:14:59 The 3-5% Market Rule: Engaging the Right Audience

00:17:20 Implementing a Consistent Delivery System

00:19:45 The Importance of Systems and Frameworks

00:21:50 Feedback Loops for Ongoing Improvement

00:24:00 The Crawl, Walk, Run Approach Explained

00:26:50 The Power of Content Repurposing

00:29:00 Key Takeaways and Next Steps

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S06 E155 - The B2B Playbook

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Triggers and signals are all the rage in B2B marketing at the moment. We have website visitor identification companies like RB2B!, Clearbit, and Dealfront making plenty of noise. We have intent data vendors trying to sell you lists of people more likely to be ‘in-market’.

In this eye-opening episode of The B2B Playbook, we dive deep into the world of B2B signals and triggers. We explore what they mean for marketers, sales teams, and leaders, and how to use them effectively in your strategy.

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+ How to identify quality signals that actually indicate buying intent

+ The power of customer interviews in uncovering true buying triggers

+ Why tech platforms aren't the silver bullet for B2B signal success

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00:00 Unveiling the Power of B2B Signals and Triggers

01:24 The 5 B's Framework: Your Roadmap to B2B Success

02:34 Decoding Modern B2B Triggers: From Job Changes to Website Visits

03:44 Old School vs. New School: The Evolution of B2B Signals

05:20 Common Pitfalls: Where Marketers Go Wrong with Signals

06:51 The Art of Signal Interpretation: Quality Over Quantity

08:33 Lessons from the Past: Traditional B2B Signal Gathering

09:50 The Tech Trap: Why Platforms Aren't the Silver Bullet

11:05 Case Study: When Signal Tracking Goes Overboard

12:50 Nurture vs. Hard Sell: Striking the Right Balance

14:30 The Customer Interview: Your Secret Weapon for Signal Discovery

16:30 Uncovering Buying Triggers: Key Questions to Ask Your Customers

18:18 Cataloging Your Market: A Step-by-Step Approach

19:50 Putting It All Together: ICP, Triggers, and Cataloging

21:30 Key Takeaways: Mastering B2B Signals and Triggers

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S06 E154 - The B2B Playbook

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In this episode, we dive deep into Google's massive search documentation leak and explore what it means for your SEO and content strategy - and how it plays into your wider Demand Generation strategy.

With over 14,000 potential ranking factors exposed, this is a game-changer for anyone serious about digital marketing. We break down key insights from industry experts like Rand Fishkin and discuss how this leak could impact everything from content quality to brand relevance.

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+ How to optimize your content based on Google's newly revealed ranking factors.

+ The importance of brand building in your SEO strategy.

+ Why user interaction and navigation boosts are now critical for ranking.

This episode is a must-watch for marketers looking to stay ahead.

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00:00 Introduction: What Google's Leak Means for SEO & Content Strategy

03:00 Overview of Google's Search Documentation Leak

05:00 Key Insights from Rand Fishkin's Analysis

07:30 Google's New Focus: User Interaction Scores Explained

10:00 The Importance of Content Quality and Link Scores

12:00 Relevance and Quality Boosts: How They Impact Ranking

14:30 Optimizing for Navigation Boosts: Why Your Website Layout Matters

17:00 Consistency in Content Publishing: Why It's Essential

20:00 The Growing Importance of Brand in Google's Ranking

22:30 Niche Strategies: Why Focusing on Smaller Markets Wins

25:00 The Long-Tail Advantage: Competing with Big Brands

27:30 Expert-Led Content: The Key to Winning in Google Search

29:00 Building Trust: A Long-Term Strategy for SEO Success

31:00 Summary and Key Takeaways

32:00 Closing Remarks and Call to Action

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S06 E153 - The B2B Playbook

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