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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Episodes
  • #166: Stop Selling, Start Advising: the Secrets to Linkby's Incredible Growth - Co-Founder Adrian Fagerlund
    Dec 8 2024

    In this episode, we sit down with Adrian Fagerlund, co-founder of Linkby, to explore how his revolutionary ad-tech platform is changing the game for brands and publishers. Linkby connects brands with the world's most prestigious publishers in record time while focusing on performance and measurability.

    Learn how Linkby has scaled globally, their approach to trusted advisor sales, and why their reverse pitching feature is a game-changer.


    Tune in and learn:

    + How Linkby helps brands scale content across major publishers

    + The role of communities and referrals in driving growth

    + Why trusted advisor sales lead to long-term success


    This episode is a must-watch for marketers looking to stay ahead in content and PR innovation.


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    00:00 Introduction: Meet Adrian Fagerlund and Linkby

    03:00 What Is Linkby? Revolutionizing Content and Advertising

    06:00 Overcoming the Chicken-and-Egg Problem in Startups

    09:00 Redefining Sales: Trusted Advisors, Not Just Sellers

    12:00 The Role of Team Alignment in Scaling Rapidly

    15:00 Lessons from Pedestrian.tv: A Foundation for Linkby’s Success

    18:00 Linkby’s Global Team Bonus System: Driving Collaboration

    21:00 The Power of Communities and Referrals in Marketing

    24:00 Performance PR: Working with Agencies and Affiliates

    27:00 Exploring Linkby’s Reverse Pitching Feature

    30:00 Feedback Loops: Improving Targeting and Aligning Teams

    33:00 What’s Next for Linkby: Products and Innovations

    38:00 Key Takeaways from the Conversation with Adrian Fagerlund


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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


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    #b2b #b2bmarketing #demandgeneration #demandgen #outbound


    #b2bsaas #revenuemarketing #MarketingStrategy #leadgeneration #b2bcontentmarketing #salesandmarketing

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    44 mins
  • #165: Outbound Sales Isn’t Dead—You’re Just Doing It Wrong: Lessons from Ryan Reisert
    Dec 1 2024

    We’re thrilled to have Ryan Reisert on this episode of The B2B Playbook! Ryan is an outbound sales coach, go-to-market consultant, and author of "Outbound Sales, No Fluff." He shares the secrets behind Phone Ready Leads—a revolutionary system that increases connect rates while saving time.

    In this episode, we explore Ryan's journey, the math behind sales success, and how to align sales and marketing for greater efficiency. Ryan also breaks down his famous “buckets” process for prioritizing leads and how to catalogue your market to maximize results.

    Tune in and learn:

    + Why connect rates matter and how to improve them

    + The importance of shifting from lead gen to demand gen

    + How to align sales and marketing for long-term growth


    This episode is a must-watch for B2B marketers and sales teams ready to level up their outbound game.


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    00:00 Introduction: Solving the Connect Rate Problem

    02:00 Ryan’s Journey into Sales and Marketing

    04:50 The Birth of Phone Ready Leads

    07:30 Understanding Sales as Math and Strategy

    10:20 Building Effective Lead Scoring Systems

    13:00 The Role of Technology in Outbound Success

    15:40 Shifting from Lead Gen to Demand Gen

    18:30 Navigating the Buyer’s Pyramid

    21:20 Aligning Sales and Marketing for Better Results

    24:00 The Power of Personalization in Outbound

    26:40 Training Reps for Consultative Outbound

    29:20 Cataloging the Market: Strategies for Success

    32:00 Creating a Unified Funnel for Sales and Marketing

    35:00 How to Build Trust Through Quality Conversations

    38:00 Final Thoughts 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/demand-generation-course


    S06 E165 - The B2B Playbook


    #b2b #b2bmarketing #demandgeneration #demandgen #outbound


    #b2bsaas #revenuemarketing #MarketingStrategy #leadgeneration #b2bcontentmarketing #salesandmarketing

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    45 mins
  • #164: Could Reddit Work as a B2B Demand Generation Channel?
    Nov 24 2024

    In this episode, we explore whether Reddit can truly serve as a powerful demand generation channel for B2B marketers.

    We dive into the potential of Reddit, why it’s gaining momentum in B2B, and how marketers can make the most of its unique community-driven platform. We also share real-life examples, common pitfalls, and strategies to test the waters on Reddit.

    Tune in and learn:

    + How to determine if Reddit is right for your audience

    + Why Reddit’s organic reach is exploding

    + Practical tips for building trust and providing value on Reddit


    This episode is a must-watch for marketers who want to stand out and connect authentically with their dream customers.


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    00:00 Introduction: Can Reddit Drive Demand Gen?

    03:00 The Five B's Framework Overview

    06:00 Why Reddit is Gaining B2B Momentum

    09:00 Evaluating Reddit for Your Dream Customers

    12:00 How to Be Genuine on Reddit

    15:00 Testing Messaging and Audience Alignment

    18:00 Reddit as a Resource for Marketers

    21:00 Organic Visibility and Longevity on Reddit

    24:00 Consultative Selling on Community Forums

    27:00 Common Mistakes Marketers Make on Reddit

    30:00 The Role of Self-Reported Attribution

    33:00 Real-Life Examples of Reddit Success

    36:00 Overcoming Reddit Ads Challenges

    39:00 Key Takeaways for B2B Reddit Strategies

    42:00 Closing Thoughts: Experiment and Learn


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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 E164 - The B2B Playbook

    #b2b #b2bmarketing #demandgeneration #demandgen

    #b2bsaas #revenuemarketing #MarketingStrategy #leadgeneration #b2bcontentmarketing #salesandmarketing

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    34 mins

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