C-Suite Sales & Marketing Perspectives

• Why B2B Lead Nurturing Hasn't Changed In The Last 10 Years?

  💡 Mark Walker, Co-founder and CEO at Revved Up, dives into the enduring challenges of B2B lead nurturing. He explores why many companies still rely on outdated tactics despite the availability of new tools and data. He shares insights on the power of brand-building, customer alignment, and elevating sales conversations. His perspective underscores the importance of bridging the gap between strategy and execution for sustainable growth. 💡“Lead nurture gets overlooked because everyone's focused on stuffing the top of the funnel. They chase more leads while ignoring the middle: moving leads through the funnel more effectively. You are sitting on a gold mine in your lead nurture that you are not touching.” – Mark WalkerThis episode examines the impact of uniting sales and marketing on growth strategy. Mark’s experiences guide listeners toward a holistic revenue approach, helping them see how seamless collaboration fuels pipeline health and accelerates business outcomes. By uncovering real-world insights on aligning both disciplines, executives can equip their teams with a roadmap for long-term success.Follow Host Steve MacDonald on LinkedInFollow Mark Walker on LinkedIn

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• How Your Sales North Star and Tech Stack Are Your Key to Success

  💡Marc Gasser, Chief Customer Officer at CREATEQ and a seasoned entrepreneur behind more than ten ventures, offers a compelling perspective on aligning sales strategy with scalable business success. Grounded in his passion for innovation and change, Gasser underscores the importance of a clearly defined North Star, the strategic use of technology, and customer involvement in decision-making. His emphasis on simplicity and adaptability reflects the practical mindset needed to navigate today’s dynamic market landscape.💡"If you bring that idea of ‘new and change’ to a company, it’s usually not that easy for all the people who have to run after you. That’s why I see entrepreneurship is a lot about those different perspectives. The entrepreneur, the founder—one main task is to give, in rough times and good times, the direction." - Marc GasserGasser stresses that effective B2B leadership requires a balance between strategic direction and agility. He champions the use of technology not just for operational efficiency, but to deepen customer relationships and simplify internal workflows. Instead of relying on endless meetings, he encourages leaders to focus on clear priorities, intentional collaboration, and alignment around a unified vision. For Gasser, the fusion of strategic clarity, tech optimization, and human connection is essential for sustained growth.Follow Marc Gasser on LinkedInFollow host Steve MacDonald on LinkedIn

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• A Strong Reminder: Why We Need to Heavily Invest in Content

  💡Anna Albinsson, CEO of Gridly, underscores the pivotal role of content in accelerating global B2B growth and building digital trust. With a strong background in data analytics and SaaS, she presents a strategic approach that calls for tighter alignment across the C-suite—connecting sales, marketing, and product development to deliver customer-centric, impactful messaging. In an increasingly crowded digital environment, she stresses the importance of authenticity and thought leadership to break through the noise and create lasting connections.💡"I think that content is the currency in digital marketing and sales today, and the brand is the trust that gives that currency its value. So in a world where we have sales cycles taking a longer period of time, your content is like the product experience that you bring out to the market; the content is the relationship builder." - Anna AlbinssonAlbinsson highlights that content today acts as both a relationship builder and a stand-in for the product experience, particularly as sales cycles grow longer. Trust, she explains, is not just rooted in data, but in consistent, human-centered storytelling that reflects a brand’s expertise and values. By moving beyond transactional communication, companies can position themselves as strategic partners, using well-crafted, insight-driven content to drive credibility, deepen engagement, and achieve sustained success.Follow Anna Albinsson on LinkedInFollow host Steve MacDonald on LinkedIn

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• The Forgotten Power of the Brand

  💡Shuchi Sarkar, Chief Marketing Officer of LTIMindtree, underscores the critical role of branding as both an immediate catalyst and a long-term asset in driving business success. With deep expertise in tech marketing, she explains that a strong brand builds trust, credibility, and directly fuels demand generation. Rather than viewing branding as detached from short-term objectives, Sarkar positions it as a core driver that influences purchasing decisions and contributes lasting value to the business.💡"Ultimately the long lasting asset—and that’s why you know when a company is evaluated, you always value the power of your brand—because that’s one asset... not like physical property or your furniture or your computers, but is that intangible that makes the difference." - Shuchi SarkarShe highlights the evolving role of marketers in aligning near-term sales efforts with long-term brand equity. By integrating brand strategy into demand generation, businesses can achieve both immediate impact and sustained growth. Sarkar’s insights stress that brand and demand are not opposing forces but interconnected pillars essential for building customer trust and enduring market relevance.Follow Shuchi Sarkar on LinkedInFollow host Steve MacDonald on LinkedIn

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• CMOs: How to Stop Burning Marketing Spend and Our Teams at the Same Time

  💡 Ines Hubmann, Senior CX Marketing Consultant at Huble, discusses balancing short-term marketing wins with long-term brand strategies. She reveals how empathy, active listening, and a strong brand foundation save budgets and teams from burnout. Through personal anecdotes and real-world insights, she underscores the need for human-centric marketing in a tech-driven environment. 💡“The more time we put aside for brand and truly listening to the customer, the more effective our marketing will be, and the higher the results we can show.” - Ines HubmannInes unpacks why empathy should be the backbone of marketing. She stresses active listening over quick, surface-level tactics, explaining how a genuine investment in brand strategy aligns teams, avoids burnouts, and boosts results. Through personal stories and proven examples, she illustrates how marketing that focuses on the human element consistently outperforms ego-driven approaches.Follow Ines Hubmann on LinkedIn Follow host Steve MacDonald on LinkedIn

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