Debunking Go-to-Market Myths - Adam B. Needles - Hard Corps Marketing Show - Episode # 350
Our guest today is an incredibly skilled strategist, investor, and consultant. He excels at building powerful brands and has authored books like "Balancing the Demand Equation" and the latest release, "The Chief Growth Officer's Handbook." His expertise lies in assisting companies in developing contemporary, buyer-focused demand generation initiatives. He specializes in transforming lead-to-revenue processes, driving profitable revenue growth, and establishing enduring brands. Introducing Adam B. Needle, The Chief Executive Officer and Principal at ANNUITAS.
Adam joins Casey today to challenge the misconception that a well-thought-out go-to-market strategy guarantees success. Furthermore, quality over quantity is crucial in lead generation. Rather than focusing on the volume of leads, it's essential to have meaningful insights about potential clients. Moreover, organizations don't need a CMO; they need integrated marketing functions. Demand elements, product marketing, and brand communications should align with relevant departments. In this episode, a plethora of myths are debunked, and harsh realities are confronted, making it a content-rich discussion.
Connect with Adam:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abneedles
- Website: https://www.annuitas.com
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/abneedles
- Balancing the Demand Equation - Book Link: https://a.co/d/12hGF4F
- The Chief Growth Officers Handbook - Book Link: https://www.annuitas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/CGO-Handbook-2023_ANNUITAS.pdf
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Casey Cheshire
CEO & Founder of Ringmaster Conversational Marketing. Casey Cheshire is a marketer, serial entrepreneur, and adventurer. He has been in EO for close to 10 years and counts his relationships as a key reason for his continued success. Casey’s passion for podcasting led to him founding Ringmaster Conversational Marketing. Ringmaster helps B2B businesses launch podcasts that drive growth and revenue. Previously, Casey founded and ran Cheshire Impact for 10 years. It became the top Salesforce Pardot marketing automation solutions partner in the world before a successful exit in 2021. He is also a US Marine Corps Veteran where he served in the Infantry and deployed to some very hot climates. In his free time, Casey likes to skydive, climb mountains, and pretend to be a hungry bear for his two kids.
