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Social Pulse Podcast: B2B Edition is your dedicated source for conquering the unique social media marketing challenges in the B2B sector - authentically. Join award-winning marketer Mike Allton as he connects with B2B marketing professionals, uncovering the persistent obstacles they encounter and the innovative strategies they employ to overcome them. Each episode offers an in-depth look at the real-world dynamics of B2B marketing - from navigating complex sales cycles to leveraging LinkedIn ...
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Straight To Voicemail

Share Your Genius

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What are the best brands doing to stay relevant, build trust, and create content smarter? At Share Your Genius, we have the same questions, so we're tapping the best in the space for their answers—one voicemail at a time. Join us each week for quick hits of insights from b2b marketers and leaders.
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The Marketing Share

Alec Cheung & Barb VanSomeren

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Running a marketing department requires expertise in many domains, from branding, media and positioning to demand generation, sales enablement, and much more. As a business leader or a new department head, you may be an expert in one or more marketing areas but usually not all of them. The Marketing Share aims to close this gap. Co-hosts Barb VanSomeren and Alec Cheung are experienced marketing leaders who have been down the path of learning on the fly while managing a marketing team. They i ...
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Making The Grade

ScaleWise, Tom Glason

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Less than 1 in 100 Startups manage to achieve funding beyond Series D or an exit. Investors typically expect 8 out of 10 of the businesses they invest in to fail. It’s time to make building a business less depressing and scale more wisely. Tune into Making The Grade to hear first-hand experiences of venture-backed software companies in their journeys from Seed to Series B funding. Every week, we’ll be joined by Founders, Investors and senior Go-To-Market Leaders to explore the factors drivin ...
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The Conduit

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Get all the audio content from Powered by Search in a single subscription. If you love shows like SaaS Marketing Bites, Inflection Point and Insider Marketing, you should subscribe so you don't miss anything. The Conduit will also include audio that we won't publish anywhere else like masterclass recordings, expert Q&As and more.
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Welcome to The Content Cocktail Hour, the show hosted by AudiencePlus' CEO, Jonathan Gandolf. Our mission is to shake out the deepest secrets of B2B marketing professionals and stir up fresh conversation. All to help you connect your brand with the right audience, at the right time. Let's raise a glass!
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Building trust starts long before the first sales call. In this episode of Straight to Voicemail, Rachel Elsts Downey connects with Selma Chauvin, Chief Revenue Officer at Agorapulse, to explore why content is the most valuable lever a CRO can invest in. Drawing from her experience leading global revenue teams, Selma shares how trust, education, an…
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In this Marketing Over Coffee: Learn about AI Agents, faster AI, why you’d want a million unread email in your inbox, and more! Direct Link to File London Event Wrap Up! Google Opal rolls out beyond US only, check out the TI livestream Moonshot AI’s Kimi K2 Instruct Reasoning Improving AI 200x with smarter math […] The post Google Opal, Making AI 2…
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Building trust in brand content is harder than it seems, especially in a world full of quick fixes and AI-driven solutions. In this episode of Straight to Voicemail, Amanda Smith speaks with Erika Childers, Director of Content and Brand at Qualytics. With years of experience in B2B content marketing, Erika shares why trust is built in the details: …
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In this episode of The Marketing Share Podcast, hosts Barb VanSomeren and Alec Cheung sit down with Brian McHale, CEO of Brandience, a full-service marketing agency based in Cincinnati that helps national and franchise brands grow while staying true to their identity. Brian brings decades of experience in media, production, and brand strategy, incl…
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Most B2B teams treat content as a marketing tool, but its real job is to guide trust through every stage of the buyer’s journey. In this episode of Straight to Voicemail, Rachel Downey talks with Adam Sockel, Senior Content Marketing Lead at Orum. With 17 years in the field, Adam shares how content builds awareness, educates prospects, and strength…
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In this Marketing Over Coffee: Learn about big branding campaigns vs always on, ad tech, generative ads and more! Direct Link to File Chloe is Spotify’s Global Head of Product and Commercial Growth, overseeing a team of Product Marketers, Trainers and Marketing Scientists, responsible for accelerating product adoption and commercial growth for Spot…
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In B2B marketing, trust is the ultimate currency…but it’s built one interaction at a time. In this episode of Straight to Voicemail, Amanda Smith connects with Jeff Coyle, Head of Strategy at SiteImprove. Jeff shares his expertise on how content can build trust throughout the entire buyer journey, from awareness to purchase and beyond. He discusses…
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In this Marketing Over Coffee: Learn About Relevance, Culture, and Gaming in Marketing and More! Direct Link to File Head of State Farm Marketing Alyson Griffin talks about life managing one of America’s best loved brands Coming up through Silicon Valley leading brands HP and Intel Went from having HP as an agency client to […] The post Alyson Grif…
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Every brand says they want trust, but few realize how quickly the wrong content can break it. In this episode of Straight to Voicemail, Rachel Downey talks with Stephanie Yoder, Director of Content at Rebrandly. Stephanie shares how thoughtful content earns trust, why salesy messaging breaks it, and how brands can use every touchpoint to prove cred…
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Trust usually peaks in the sales process and drops at kickoff. So, how do you stop the free fall? In this episode of Straight to Voicemail, Amanda Smith connects with Mason Cosby, CEO of Scrappy ABM. As a founder leading a services business, Mason has seen firsthand where trust breaks down and shares the systems his team uses to close that gap earl…
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In this Marketing Over Coffee: Busy putting out fires, see you next week! Direct Link to File The AI Ready Strategist course is now available! Ask for more at Analytics for Marketers! Sign up for the text line: 1-617-812-5494 Join John, Chris and Katie on threads, or on LinkedIn: Chris, John, and Katie Sign up […] The post Dumpster Fire aka Skip We…
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AI can speed you up, but it can also make your content sound the same as everyone else. In this episode of Straight to Voicemail, Amanda Smith talks with Nathan Thompson, Senior Director of Product Marketing at copy.ai. Nathan shares how context, not prompts, keeps AI output on brand, how to unify voice across go-to-market, and a simple workflow th…
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Getting attention is easy. Earning trust is harder, especially in healthcare, where trust can literally mean life or death. In this episode of Straight to Voicemail, Rachel Downey connects with James Furbush, VP of Marketing at Prosperity Behavioral Health. James has spent years leading go-to-market efforts in healthcare, where trust with buyers is…
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In this Marketing Over Coffee: Learn about clean data, AI strategy and more with Katie Robbert, CEO of Trust Insights! Direct Link to File AI Ready Data Quality Audit 6Cs of Data Quality Sora 2 video – New channel from Tim Street! Comedy Gum Dolly is still bringing it Insta360 GO Ultra is now available! […] The post Do You Have A Data Quality Probl…
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In this episode of The Marketing Share, our co-hosts Barb VanSomeren and Alec Chung sit down with Chae O’Brien, GTM specialist and principal strategist at Thought Bakery, for a grounded conversation about what it really takes to build a modern go-to-market strategy. Chae has worked with leading SaaS brands like Bombora, G2, and Simulogic, helping t…
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Board alignment is harder than ever. Budgets are tight, expectations are high, and every decision feels under a microscope. In this episode of Straight to Voicemail, Rachel Downey connects with John E. Lepto IV, CRO at Clear Go-To-Market, a buyer intelligence firm serving private equity-backed SaaS companies. With deep experience across sales, heal…
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In this Marketing Over Coffee: Learn about the basics, infrstructure, channels, and more! Direct Link to File The Book: Click Here – The Art and Science of Digital Marketing and Advertising On Spotify: Click Here – The Art and Science of Digital Marketing and Advertising Starting out with a paper airplanes site on Geocities Working […] The post Ale…
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When your company outgrows its original narrative, how do you shift the story without losing your audience? In this episode of Straight to Voicemail, Rachel Elsts Downey taps Josh Privett, Communications Strategist and Principal Copywriter at Mantra. Josh discusses what it really takes to evolve your message and earn trust in the process. You’ll le…
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In this Marketing Over Coffee: Learn about the latest snake oil, the new LinkedIn, insane projectors, and more! Direct Link to File Everyone is talking about Optimization for AI and I haven’t seen proof of anything Nothing beats having a "How did you hear about us?" field LinkedIn algorithm paper running running wild, you have […] The post We Can D…
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Trust isn’t a soft skill, it’s a foundational asset. In this episode of Straight to Voicemail, Amanda Smith connects with Dr. Denise Healy, Ph.D., CEO and Co-founder of Streets2Schools and an expert in organizational psychology. With a Ph.D. in the field and decades of executive experience, she leads with empathy and strategy, building cultures whe…
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What does it really take to make the leap from CMO to CRO and to build a revenue function that actually scales? In the final episode of Season 1, Tom is joined by Florence Broderick, CRO at General Index, to unpack what it actually takes to make the transition to CRO and what founders should know before hiring their first CRO. Florence shares candi…
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When change hits, teams often rush to message before they’ve earned the right to be heard. Dr. Jennie Victoriano's says slow down, build trust, then speak. What you’ll learn: Why trust is non-negotiable for transformational leadership and marketing How transparency, empathy, and character drive brand loyalty in times of change What it means to “ser…
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What if we told you that your copy isn't the problem, but your messaging is? In this episode of The Marketing Share Podcast, our co-hosts Alec Cheung and Barb VanSomeren have an insightful conversation with message market fit expert Chris Silvestri, founder of Conversion Alchemy. With a background that spans software engineering, UX design, and beh…
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In this Marketing Over Coffee: Learn about Guru 2025, Apple Intelligence for Email, AI, and more! Direct Link to File Direct Marketing runs in the family! Was the Guru email event created as virtual first? Is it about exhibitor dollars or lead gen? The rise of personality driven business Splitting time between multiple businesses Guru […] The post …
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Attention is currency, and trust is the ultimate growth lever. In this episode of Straight to Voicemail, Rachel Elsts Downey taps Gretchen Freemyer, Associate Director of Growth at Gravity Global where she helps B2B brands cut through noise with bold, audience-first campaigns. Her expertise spans sales enablement, brand strategy, and content design…
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What do you think of when you hear ‘exited Founder’? Someone travelling the world or sitting on a remote island sipping cocktails? Today’s Making The Grade guest may change your perspective… We’re joined by Sean Williams, Co-Founder & CEO of AutogenAI, the AI bid writing software. Before AutogenAI, Sean co-founded Corndell Ltd, which he grew from s…
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Consistent branding isn’t just a nice-to-have, it’s how you build trust across every touchpoint. In this episode of Straight to Voicemail, Rachel Elsts-Downey taps Matt Lyman, VP of Marketing at Flosum. He zooms in on why brand consistency isn’t just about design or tone, it’s about building trust. If you’re struggling to keep your message clear ac…
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In this Marketing Over Coffee: Learn about Tombook, Comet, Airpods Pro 3 and more! Direct Link to File In John’s Tombook, Tom Webster asks a podcast host why they go off topic Perplexity Comet – arrival of the AI browsers? And when you don’t want to use them What’s going on with GA4 and analytics? […] The post Do You Really Want An AI Browser? appe…
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What if building trust didn’t start with the product, but with the story you tell before you ever show it? In this episode of Straight to Voicemail, Rachel Elsts Downey connects with Natalie Marcotullio, Head of Growth and Product Marketing at Navattic. With over a decade of marketing experience, Natalie helps B2B companies build trust through tran…
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In the start-up ecosystem, there are a few truths that never change - scaling is harder than it looks, over-hiring can kill momentum, and knowing when to hand over the CEO reins might be the hardest call of all. In this episode,Ed Barltett, Founder & CEO of Hicomply, unpacks how to successfully scale with a lean team and build a GTM engine that act…
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Trust isn’t built on quick fixes, it’s earned through clear plans and flawless execution. In this episode of Straight to Voicemail, Rachel Elsts Downey connects with Melissa Bryant, Founder of 6 Degrees West. With years of experience in rev ops and go-to-market execution, Melissa specializes in guiding companies through complex product launches, pi…
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How do you go from corporate law to leading one of the most innovative social media management platforms? In this episode, Emeric Ernoult, CEO of Agorapulse, shares his entrepreneurial journey, the lessons learned from pivots and challenges, and the evolution of social media strategies over the years. Emeric dives into how Agorapulse transformed fr…
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In this Marketing Over Coffee: Learn about what networks are on the way up, which are on the way down, and what’s coming next for social and content! Direct Link to File Checking in with the CEO and Founder of social media management tool Agorapulse The Grand Vision versus the Pivot and Change Entrepreneurial Journey […] The post The State of Socia…
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What if the secret to high-growth execution isn’t speed but clarity? In this episode of Straight to Voicemail, Amanda Smith calls Robin Daniels, Chief Business Officer at Zensai. With two decades leading marketing at companies like Salesforce, LinkedIn, Box, and WeWork, Robin’s learned that fast growth without alignment is just chaos. His playbook?…
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What does it take to build a category-defining SaaS company when your biggest competitors have raised 40x more funding than you? In this episode, Tom Lavery, Founder & CEO of Jiminny, joins us to share how he bootstrapped for years before raising, why staying in control beats chasing hype, and how to layer AI into GTM without over-engineering your …
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Amidst all the AI noise, Rachel Rizzuto argues the real differentiator is still human connection. In this episode of Straight to Voicemail, Amanda Smith taps Rachel Rizzuto, Director of Marketing at GadellNet Consulting Service. Rachel focuses on combining marketing expertise with deep technical knowledge to help clients navigate the evolving role …
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In this episode of Straight to Voicemail, host Amanda Smith taps with Chelsea Castle, Head of Content & Brand at Close, as she shares how founder-led storytelling is shaping the future of B2B content. With a background in journalism and brand strategy, Chelsea shares how her team is creating smarter content that goes beyond attention-grabbing to ac…
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Start-up headlines are often dominated by fundraising announcements and the latest valuation. But the Venture Capital route isn’t the only option or the best to take. In this episode, we’re joined by Emeric Ernoult, Co-Founder & CEO of Agorapulse, one of Europe’s most successful bootstrapped SaaS Founders. Emeric is a serial entrepreneur and has se…
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Building trust across your go-to-market team isn’t just a strategy. It’s the backbone of your success. In this episode of Straight to Voicemail, Rachel Elsts Downey calls Megan Klingaman, Director of GTM & ABM at Gravity Global. With extensive experience leading GTM efforts both at the agency and client level, Megan talks about aligning cross-funct…
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How do you scale healthcare marketing without losing patient trust? In this episode of The Marketing Share Podcast, hosts Alec Cheung and Barb VanSomeren sit with Alex Membrillo, CEO of Cardinal Digital Marketing, to unpack the fast-changing world of healthcare marketing. From the influence of private equity on multi-site practices to the evolving …
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How do you build trust with a consumer segment your brand has never tapped? In this episode of Straight to Voicemail, Rachel Elsts Downey connects with Matthew Mazzone, Chief Creative Officer at LSKR and a former campaign strategist. His work blends political storytelling with brand-building for major consumer brands, always with a focus on real co…
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Every founder thinks they’re focused on growth. But too often, hidden mistakes in their go-to-market (GTM) strategy quietly erode their chances of success. In this Making The Grade episode, we’re joined by Keji Mustapha, CMO at Partech, to unpack the 5 Silent Killers of Go-To-Market. From undefined ICPs and premature scaling, to misaligned leadersh…
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Trust is the hardest thing to scale, and the only thing that makes offshoring work. In this episode of Straight to Voicemail, Rachel Elsts Downey connects with Brad Stevens, Founder and CEO of Outsource Access, one of the fastest-growing offshoring companies in the U.S. With a focus on transparency, culture, and authentic leadership, Brad has helpe…
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Trust isn’t built on transactions; it’s built on presence. In this episode of Straight to Voicemail, Rachel Elsts Downey taps D’Ana Guiloff, a seasoned community builder known for creating spaces where people feel seen, connected, and engaged. Whether she’s hosting live events, sparking conversations online, or simply showing up authentically, D’An…
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Too many startups hire ahead of demand, invest in the wrong leaders, or scale sales without a clear ICP - all mistakes that can cost millions and kill momentum. Today’s Making The Grade guest knows exactly how to avoid those pitfalls. We’re joined by James Bagan, Investor at Frog Capital, Chair and GTM advisor for investors. James has been on both …
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In this episode of The Marketing Share Podcast, marketing experts Alec Cheung and Barb VanSomeren are joined by Stephanie Brooks, a seasoned marketing leader with a wealth of experience in website development. Together, they dive into the work it takes to build and maintain effective websites. Stephanie shares her journey from journalism to marketi…
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When growth is fast, trust is crucial. In this episode of Straight to Voicemail, Rachel Elsts Downey calls Jeff Perkins, CEO of Soundstripe. With leadership experience at ParkMobile and Greenlight Guru, Jeff has scaled organizations from small teams to hundreds of employees while keeping trust as a non-negotiable core value. You’ll learn: 1. Why sc…
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The fastest way to earn trust in a new business? Don’t sell, connect. In this episode of Straight to Voicemail, Rachel Elsts Downey taps Anya Law, Co-Founder and Chief Revenue Officer of PitchGhost, a scrappy startup turning social listening into sales intelligence for B2B marketers. Before PitchGhost, she was the end user, manually doing what her …
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Too many founders stay in the CEO seat for too long. Often to the detriment of their company, their teams and themselves. It’s not about giving up. It’s about knowing when you are no longer the best person to lead the business into its next chapter. One example of a founder who knew the time was right and made that leap with clarity and intention i…
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