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In this episode of The Emblazers: B2B Leaders Igniting Revenue, host Abby Kerr introduces a conversation between resident expert Tim Riesterer and Betsy Westhafer, founder and CEO of The Congruity Group.
Betsy is a recognized leader in strategic customer engagement, helping B2B executives design and execute executive customer advisory boards, roundtables, and think tanks that drive measurable impact. Her clients consistently achieve 100% retention and double-digit account growth by bringing C-suite voices to the table and turning insight into strategy.
Betsy explains why customer advisory boards are not only alive but more critical than ever, especially as boards and private equity firms mandate deeper executive-level engagement. From creating true two-way dialogue to structuring post-meeting follow-ups that prove ROI, she shares practical, high-value lessons for leaders who want to elevate relationships and de-risk their businesses.
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Learn about Betsy Westhafer
Betsy Westhafer is the Founder and CEO of The Congruity Group, where she helps B2B executives strategically engage with their most valuable customers through Executive Customer Advisory Boards and Executive Roundtables. After 25 years in business, Betsy recognized her true passion: designing and executing customer advisory boards and executive roundtables that deliver measurable results for high-growth organizations. Her clients consistently achieve 100% customer retention and double-digit account value growth. She's also the author of ProphetAbility: Planning Your Disruptive Future and is recognized as a thought leader in strategic customer engagement, having won the International Torch Award for Ethics. Today, Betsy helps companies gain critical market insights directly from the executives who shape their industries, enabling organizations to innovate, grow, and stay ahead of market disruption.
Learn about Abby Kerr
As Director of Content & Community at Emblaze, Abby Kerr designs content experiences that spark conversations and strengthen the connective tissue between B2B revenue leaders. With a background that spans brand voice strategy, enterprise B2B content, and education, she brings a sharp eye for nuance and a deep understanding of how people learn and grow. A champion of insight-driven storytelling and peer-to-peer learning, Abby helps make Emblaze a place where leaders don’t just consume content—they contribute to it. She’s also a warm, un-shy introvert who reads fiction, asks big questions, and drinks her coffee black.
Learn about Tim Riesterer
As Chief Strategy Officer at Corporate Visions and Chief Research Officer at Emblaze revenue leaders’ community, Tim Riesterer is a pioneering force in developing customer conversations that break through the status quo and drive measurable business results. His innovative approach helps companies craft differentiated messages and deploy them through powerful self-service and sales-directed tools that consistently outperform traditional content strategies. A recognized expert in value creation and capture, Tim enables organizations to transform their customer conversations through proven methodologies that elevate their market position and drive sustainable growth.
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By EmblazeIn this episode of The Emblazers: B2B Leaders Igniting Revenue, host Abby Kerr introduces a conversation between resident expert Tim Riesterer and Betsy Westhafer, founder and CEO of The Congruity Group.
Betsy is a recognized leader in strategic customer engagement, helping B2B executives design and execute executive customer advisory boards, roundtables, and think tanks that drive measurable impact. Her clients consistently achieve 100% retention and double-digit account growth by bringing C-suite voices to the table and turning insight into strategy.
Betsy explains why customer advisory boards are not only alive but more critical than ever, especially as boards and private equity firms mandate deeper executive-level engagement. From creating true two-way dialogue to structuring post-meeting follow-ups that prove ROI, she shares practical, high-value lessons for leaders who want to elevate relationships and de-risk their businesses.
Tune in to learn:
Links and Resources
Learn about Betsy Westhafer
Betsy Westhafer is the Founder and CEO of The Congruity Group, where she helps B2B executives strategically engage with their most valuable customers through Executive Customer Advisory Boards and Executive Roundtables. After 25 years in business, Betsy recognized her true passion: designing and executing customer advisory boards and executive roundtables that deliver measurable results for high-growth organizations. Her clients consistently achieve 100% customer retention and double-digit account value growth. She's also the author of ProphetAbility: Planning Your Disruptive Future and is recognized as a thought leader in strategic customer engagement, having won the International Torch Award for Ethics. Today, Betsy helps companies gain critical market insights directly from the executives who shape their industries, enabling organizations to innovate, grow, and stay ahead of market disruption.
Learn about Abby Kerr
As Director of Content & Community at Emblaze, Abby Kerr designs content experiences that spark conversations and strengthen the connective tissue between B2B revenue leaders. With a background that spans brand voice strategy, enterprise B2B content, and education, she brings a sharp eye for nuance and a deep understanding of how people learn and grow. A champion of insight-driven storytelling and peer-to-peer learning, Abby helps make Emblaze a place where leaders don’t just consume content—they contribute to it. She’s also a warm, un-shy introvert who reads fiction, asks big questions, and drinks her coffee black.
Learn about Tim Riesterer
As Chief Strategy Officer at Corporate Visions and Chief Research Officer at Emblaze revenue leaders’ community, Tim Riesterer is a pioneering force in developing customer conversations that break through the status quo and drive measurable business results. His innovative approach helps companies craft differentiated messages and deploy them through powerful self-service and sales-directed tools that consistently outperform traditional content strategies. A recognized expert in value creation and capture, Tim enables organizations to transform their customer conversations through proven methodologies that elevate their market position and drive sustainable growth.