The B2B Playbook

By: Kevin Chen & George Coudounaris
  • Summary

  • Selling Business to Business? Trying to do everything, but not sure if any of it works? We’re here to help! We're Kevin and George - digital marketing professionals who are here to share with you the RIGHT plan so you can get your amazing business growing online. We’ve waded through the noise, made the mistakes, and found what works so you don't have to. We also share tips, tricks and templates from our upcoming playbook and insights from successful people in the industry. If you’re in a B2B business and like to see your marketing work for you, then this is the podcast for you! Subscribe to get the latest from the B2B Playbook first. Join our CLUB of B2B owners and marketers on LinkedIn sharing their experiences https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13980317/ Want more? Check out our weekly articles on https://theb2bplaybook.com/ Remember, with the right plan, anyone can grow their business online!
    Copyright 2024 Kevin Chen & George Coudounaris
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  • #154: B2B Triggers and Signals Explained – the Right and Wrong Way to Use Them for Demand Gen
    Sep 15 2024

    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.

    Tune in and learn:

    + 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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    👥 Are you a B2B marketer in a small team??


    💰 Need to bring in more revenue for your company (so sales and your boss love you??)


    Get the:

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    🔹 templates

    🔹 tools


    So you have everything you need to drive more revenue for your brand.


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    S06 E154 - The B2B Playbook


    #b2b #b2bmarketing #demandgeneration #demandgen

    #b2bsaas #revenuemarketing #MarketingStrategy #leadgeneration #b2bcontentmarketing

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    26 mins
  • #153: What Google's Massive Search Leak Means for Demand Generation Marketers
    Sep 8 2024

    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.


    Tune in and learn:

    + 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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    👥 Are you a B2B marketer in a small team??


    💰 Need to bring in more revenue for your company (so sales and your boss love you??)


    Get the:

    🔹 strategy

    🔹 templates

    🔹 tools


    So you have everything you need to drive more revenue for your brand.


    See why other B2B marketers like you love The B2B Incubator


    Check out: https://theb2bplaybook.com/the-b2b-incubator


    S06 E153 - The B2B Playbook

    #b2b #b2bmarketing #demandgeneration #demandgen

    #b2bsaas #revenuemarketing #MarketingStrategy #leadgeneration #b2bcontentmarketing

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    36 mins
  • #152: Dreamdata's CMO reveals their Demand Generation Strategy and Growth Secrets - Steffen Hedebrandt
    Sep 1 2024

    How can B2B marketers navigate and measure your impact on long, complex B2B buying cycles? This week we sat down with Dreamdata We sat down with Steffen Hedebrandt, Co-founder and CMO of DreamData. We explore the complexities of long B2B buying cycles, innovative strategies for demand generation, and how to measure marketing impact across the entire funnel.

    Steffen shares invaluable insights from Dreamdata's own growth journey, discussing everything from early-stage marketing tactics on a budget to leveraging content collaboration and the rise of B2B influencers. We also delve into Dreamdata's unique approach to weekly live events and how they've become a cornerstone of their content strategy.


    Tune in and learn:

    + How to navigate and measure success in long B2B buying cycles

    + Strategies for moving from bottom-funnel to full-funnel marketing

    + The power of content collaboration and B2B influencer marketing


    This episode is a must-watch for any B2B marketer looking to drive sustainable growth and prove their impact on revenue. Steffen's practical advice and real-world examples make this a goldmine of actionable insights for marketing teams of all sizes.


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    00:00 The Key to Sustainable B2B Growth

    03:09 Unveiling DreamData: B2B Customer Data Platform

    06:12 Navigating Long B2B Buying Cycles

    09:30 Building Trust with Future Buyers: DreamData's Strategy

    13:40 From Bottom of Funnel to Full-Funnel Marketing

    17:28 Early Stage Marketing Tactics on a Budget

    21:15 The Dual Approach: Exploit and Experiment

    24:50 DreamData's Weekly Live Events Strategy

    28:00 The Power of Content Collaboration

    29:40 The Rise of B2B Influencers and Creators

    32:30 Measuring Mid and Upper Funnel Activities

    34:40 Qualitative Proof: Capturing Customer Feedback

    36:00 Closing Thoughts and LinkedIn Connection


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    👥 Are you a B2B marketer in a small team??


    💰 Need to bring in more revenue for your company (so sales and your boss love you??)


    Get the:

    🔹 strategy

    🔹 templates

    🔹 tools


    So you have everything you need to drive more revenue for your brand.


    See why other B2B marketers like you love The B2B Incubator


    Check out: https://theb2bplaybook.com/demand-generation-course


    S06 E152 - The B2B Playbook

    #b2b #b2bmarketing #demandgeneration #demandgen

    #b2bsaas #revenuemarketing #MarketingStrategy #leadgeneration #b2bcontentmarketing #salesandmarketing #attribution #b2battribution

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    43 mins

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