by Leadtail
There’s a dirty little secret in B2B marketing… are you ready to hear it? You can’t win relying on “best practices” alone. In this podcast series, we talk with senior B2B marketers who trust their gut, shrug off the conventional wisdom, and bring a fresh POV to their company and their customers. If you’re looking for ways to zig when everyone else is zagging, this is the series for you.
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April 17, 2025
<p>In this episode of Tomorrow’s Best Practices Today, Cari Jaquet—currently CMO at Normalize (acquired by Proofpoint)—joins us to talk candidly about what it really takes to grow as a marketing leader, navigate shifting company stages, and build high-performing teams. From her early days in demand gen to driving BigPanda’s unicorn run, Cari reflects on the inflection points, missteps, and mindset shifts that shaped her career.We dive into:- The surprising power of “doing the work” in early-stage startups.- How to recognize when your company is truly ready for a CMO.- Building marketing from 2 people to 11 during a crisis—and what changed.- The underrated skill of knowing when to abandon a campaign.- Using AI as a creative partner (not a replacement).- Transitioning from VP to CMO: mentorship, scorecards, and honest reflection.- Why empathy for sales and customers still defines great marketing.Show Notes: 00:00 – Intro: Meet Cari Jaquet01:38 – Career Path: From Demand Gen to CMO05:48 – Matching Marketing Skills to Company Stage10:39 – Building a Marketing Team from Scratch15:25 – Market Timing and the BigPanda Unicorn Run18:26 – Creative Campaigns During COVID24:10 – Field Marketing and High-Touch Campaigns26:28 – When to Hire a CMO vs. Go Fractional33:54 – AI in Marketing: Hype vs. Help41:47 – Life Outside the Zoom Box-----CONNECT with us at:Website: https://leadtail.com/Leadtail TV: https://www.leadtailtv.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead...Twitter: https://twitter.com/leadtailFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Leadtail/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadtail/----#b2bmarketing #b2b</p>
March 21, 2025
<p>What does AI mean for B2B marketing strategy today — and how will it transform it tomorrow? Mark Ogne, Chief Marketing and AI Officer at Kompetently, joins Clark Newby for a deep discussion about how AI is reshaping the “how” and “why” of marketing, campaign design, and workforce development.Mark brings a unique perspective as the founder of Simplexity AI and the ABM Consortium, combining decades of experience in large-scale sales, operational leadership, and go-to-market strategy. In this conversation, he outlines how AI is shifting from a tool for efficiency to a force for effectiveness — and why understanding why you do things will matter more than how you do them in an AI-driven world.Show Notes:00:00 — Introduction: Meet Mark Ogne and His Work Across AI and ABM02:24 — Building a Career of Learning and Adaptation04:52 — The Soft Side of AI: How and Why Strategy Matters07:54 — Effectiveness vs. Efficiency: The Trap of Faster Output10:25 — AI as Iron Man’s Suit: Extending Human Capability13:43 — Wrapping Technology Around the Person, Not Vice Versa17:39 — Custom AI Models for Deeper Business Impact21:46 — Teaching AI to Connect Complex Ideas and Data25:18 — How to Future-Proof Your Career in an AI-Driven World33:59 — Advice for Executives: Organizational Readiness and Soft Skills-----CONNECT with us at:Website: https://leadtail.com/Leadtail TV: https://www.leadtailtv.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead...Twitter: https://twitter.com/leadtailFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Leadtail/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadtail/----#b2bmarketing #b2b</p>
February 27, 2025
<p>🚀 How to Drive Sustainable Growth & Build Strong Customer Relationships | Usha IyerWhat does it take to scale a startup into a thriving enterprise? In this episode of Tomorrow’s Best Practices, host Clark Newby sits down with Usha Iyer, President & Chief Revenue Officer at Hivebrite, to discuss the critical strategies for sustainable growth, customer retention, and product-market alignment. With a background spanning software development, product management, and marketing, Usha shares her 360-degree perspective on leading high-growth organizations.From identifying ideal customers and refining go-to-market strategies to pricing models and the role of AI in customer data, Usha unpacks the lessons she’s learned from scaling startups. She also discusses the importance of customer segmentation, saying “The market will tell you where to focus—if you listen.” Whether you're a startup founder, a SaaS leader, or simply interested in business growth strategies, this conversation is packed with insights you don’t want to miss!Show Notes:00:00 - How to Identify & Attract the Right Customers00:37 - Meet Usha Iyer: CRO of Hivebrite & Growth Expert02:05 - The Growth Mindset: Scaling vs. Sustainability03:25 - Lessons from Startups: When to Pivot & Focus05:00 - The Power of Customer Segmentation & ICP07:10 - Building a Go-to-Market Machine That Works10:00 - How AI & Data Shape Customer Engagement14:40 - Pricing Strategies for Maximum Customer Value18:01 - Customer Onboarding: The Make-or-Break Phase22:44 - Aligning Leadership in a Global Remote Company28:55 - Balancing Data, Emotion & Customer-Centric Culture32:20 - Usha’s Passion for Mental Health & Community Impact-----CONNECT with us at:Website: https://leadtail.com/Leadtail TV: https://www.leadtailtv.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead...Twitter: https://twitter.com/leadtailFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Leadtail/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadtail/----#b2bmarketing #b2b</p>
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