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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
  • #135: The 5 BEs Framework: A Step-by-Step Guide to Driving Demand Generation - Demand Gen mini-series Ep.7
    May 5 2024

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    In this episode, we're sharing our proven 5 BEs framework for demand generation. This simple yet powerful framework has helped B2B marketers like you go from being in service of sales to consistently contributing up to 80% of pipeline.

    We'll take you through each of the five stages: Be Ready, Be Helpful, Be Seen, Be Better, and Be the Best. You'll learn how to deeply understand your dream customers, create expert content that builds trust, amplify your content to reach the right audiences, optimize your processes, and implement advanced tactics.

    This is pt.7 of our mini-series on Demand Generation, where we answer every question you could possibly have around the topic.

    Tune in and learn:

    + How to use our 5 BEs Framework to implement Demand Generation

    + A breakdown of each key step in the framework

    + Our shortcut to building and executing this Demand Gen strategy


    This episode is a must-watch for any B2B marketer looking to drive more revenue for their business. By implementing the 5 BEs framework, you'll align with sales, contribute to pipeline, and position yourself as a trusted advisor in your industry.


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    00:00 - Welcome to the B2B Playbook

    02:00 - Introducing the 5 BEs Framework

    05:30 - Why the 5 BEs Framework Works

    10:30 - Be Ready: Understanding Your Dream Customers

    15:20 - The 80/20 Rule for Customer Segmentation

    20:00 - Be Helpful: Creating Expert Content

    25:40 - Mapping Content to the Buyer's Journey

    30:30 - Repurposing and Distributing Helpful Content

    35:00 - Be Seen: Amplifying Your Content

    40:20 - Using Paid Ads to Reach Your Dream Customers

    45:10 - Account-Based Marketing Strategies

    50:00 - Be Better and Be the Best: Optimization and Advanced Tactics

    54:40 - Using the 5 BEs Framework as a Flywheel

    58:20 - The B2B Incubator Program

    01:02:00 - Final Thoughts and Outro


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


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


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    S06 E135 - The B2B Playbook

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    35 mins
  • #134: 5 Steps to Transition from Lead Gen to Demand Gen - Demand Gen mini-series Ep.6
    Apr 28 2024

    Want to make the change from lead generation to demand generation?

    Making the shift from lead generation to demand generation can be a game-changer for B2B marketers looking to drive sustainable, scalable growth. But knowing how to execute that transition smoothly is key. In this episode, we lay out our proven 5-step framework for successfully implementing a demand gen strategy without disrupting your existing marketing efforts.

    We cover the importance of making a strong business case, cutting a portion of your budget for a pilot program, creating a detailed demand gen plan, assigning tasks and accountability, and measuring and scaling your success.


    You'll learn how to allocate a portion of your current budget to pilot a demand gen program, develop a comprehensive strategy tailored to your business, assign clear roles and accountability, and measure success so you can double down on what's working. We also share tips for getting buy-in from sales and leadership.


    This is pt.6 of our mini-series on Demand Generation, where we answer every question you could possibly have around the topic.


    Tune in and learn:

    + How to make a compelling business case for demand generation

    + Step-by-step guidance on transitioning to a demand gen strategy

    + Best practices for executing a successful demand gen pilot program


    Whether you're just starting to explore demand gen or looking to level up your existing programs, this episode breaks down exactly how to transition the right way. Follow our step-by-step guidance and you'll be on the path to a scalable demand engine that drives more qualified ops and top-line revenue.


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    00:00:00 5 Steps to Transition from Lead Generation to Demand Generation

    00:01:19 Step 1: Making the Business Case for Demand Generation

    00:04:14 Recapping the Business Case

    00:06:26 Calculating Return on Investment

    00:09:19 Step 2: Cutting 10% of Budget for a Pilot Program

    00:12:11 Auditing Existing Activities

    00:14:42 Focusing on One Product and Segment

    00:16:18 Step 3: Creating the Demand Gen Plan

    00:19:09 Executing the Demand Gen Pilot Program

    00:21:46 Using a Gantt Chart for Task Planning

    00:23:40 Step 4: Assigning Tasks and Accountability

    00:25:32 Step 5: Measuring and Scaling Success

    00:27:52 Key Takeaways and Next Steps

    00:29:54 Closing Remarks


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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 E134 - The B2B Playbook

    #b2b #b2bmarketing #demandgeneration #demandgen

    #b2bsaas #revenuemarketing #MarketingStrategy #leadgeneration

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    34 mins
  • #133: 10 Questions to Decide If You Should Start a New Demand Gen Strategy - Demand Gen mini-series Ep.5
    Apr 21 2024

    Are you struggling to generate consistent demand and pipeline for your B2B business? In this episode of The B2B Playbook, we dive deep into 10 critical questions that will help you determine whether you need to start your demand generation strategy from scratch or simply plug the gaps in your existing approach.

    You'll love our comprehensive framework to audit and optimize your demand generation efforts. It covers key areas such as customer alignment, content creation, measurement, and documentation. They offer practical insights and actionable steps to help you build a robust demand generation engine that drives consistent pipeline and revenue.


    Throughout the episode, we share real-world examples and best practices, highlighting the importance of understanding your dream customers, leveraging subject matter experts, mapping content to the stages of awareness, and implementing effective content repurposing and distribution strategies. We also address advanced tactics like account-based marketing and product ads, ensuring you have a well-rounded approach to demand generation.


    This is pt.5 of our mini-series on Demand Generation, where we answer every question you could possibly have around the topic.


    Tune in and learn:

    + How to assess if your demand generation strategy is built on a solid foundation

    + The essential elements of a successful demand generation program

    + Practical tips for optimizing your existing efforts and filling gaps


    This episode is a must-watch for B2B marketers who want to maximize their demand generation impact and drive consistent growth for their business.


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    00:00:00 Introduction: Should You Start From Scratch or Plug Gaps?

    00:01:21 Overview of the Five B's Framework

    00:02:37 Question 1: Are You and Sales Aligned on Target Customers?

    00:05:58 Question 2: Is Your Understanding Based on Customer Interviews?

    00:09:21 Question 3: Are Content Pillars Based on Customer Pain Points?

    00:11:45 Question 4: Is Your Content Led by Subject Matter Experts?

    00:15:32 Question 5: Is Your Content Matched to Stages of Awareness?

    00:18:34 Question 6: Do You Have a Content Repurposing System?

    00:21:30 Question 7: Are You Tracking Leading and Lagging Indicators?

    00:23:29 Question 8: Have You Tried Account-Based Marketing?

    00:25:00 Question 9: Do You Have Product Ads Running?

    00:26:29 Question 10: Is Your Demand Gen Strategy Documented?

    00:28:17 Get Help with the B2B Incubator Program

    00:29:24 Key Takeaways and Next Steps

    00:30:31 Closing Remarks


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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 E133 - The B2B Playbook

    #b2b #b2bmarketing #demandgeneration #demandgen

    #b2bsaas #revenuemarketing #MarketingStrategy

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    33 mins

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