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The Long Game shares personal and business success stories where long-term thinking triumphs. Join us for discussions about the frameworks, principles, and learnings that drive success in business.
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Welcome to Redefining Outbound, a new series co-hosted by Cognism's UK and US sales leaders. They'll be sitting down with the most forward thinking sales leaders to explore how and why B2B buying behaviour has changed. They'll also unpack why these trends are important for organisations today.
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The IQT Podcast explores and offers insight about rapidly evolving technology trends and their impact and contributions to national security. Subscribe to hear from IQT and other thought leaders across a variety of tech domains, including AI and machine learning, biotechnology, autonomous systems, and more. IQT identifies, adapts, and delivers technology solutions from commercial startups to support the national security missions of the U.S. and its allies. Learn more at www.iqt.org.
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Kitchen Side: Perfectionism vs Experimentation, The Best Career Advice, and What SEO Programs Need to Succeed
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In this Kitchen Side episode, hosts David, Alex, and Allie discuss the balance between perfectionism and experimentation in business and personal growth. They explore how shifting to an experimental mindset can alleviate pressure, enhance learning, and drive progress. The conversation covers career advice emphasizing urgency, client management insi…
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Welcome back to The IQT Podcast! Today, we dive into the depths of the dataverse. Our guests, Diana Keenan and Hanyu Chwe, shed light on the significance, evolving market trends, and regulatory challenges surrounding commercial data, emphasizing how new data technologies can enhance decision-making across various sectors. This episode explores the …
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This week, Frida sits down with Hannah Ajikawo, CEO and Founder of Revenue Funnel. They discuss the current challenges of outbound and how B2B buying behaviour has changed alongside the rise of tools like G2, communities and budget scrutiny. They also spoke about the omniscient symbiotic seller and what this means, how to provide value and the impo…
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The conversation covers topics such as false consensus bias, SEO strategies, and programmatic SEO. The main themes include the importance of recognizing and overcoming biases in decision-making, the need to explore new SEO strategies beyond traditional content creation, and the potential of programmatic SEO for automation and scalability. The conve…
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This week, Frida sits down with Neil Cameron, Senior Digital Sales & Marketing Advisor at the Digital Marketing Institute. They discuss how to work smarter, improve personalisation, create a multi-channel approach in sales and how AI can change the selling game. They also spoke about building relationships over quick wins, why traditional sales are…
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Join General David Petraeus, renowned retired U.S. army general and former CIA director, as we explore historical conflicts, strategic leadership, and the intersection of technology in modern warfare. From past military engagements to contemporary challenges, this episode promises enlightening insights on conflict evolution and the leadership skill…
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Building a Company in Crisis and Rethinking B2B Marketing with the RINse and Repeat Framework with Marc Thomas
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Marc shares his journey from starting a magazine to founding a creative agency and eventually building a real-time voting tool called Dupol. He discusses the importance of sustaining a company and finding leverage within existing resources. The conversation also touches on the challenges faced during COVID-19 and the unexpected surge in demand for …
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Cold Calling Tips and Frameworks with Morgan and Jack Frimston (Co-Director @We Have A Meeting)
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We’re back with a brand new episode of Redefining Outbound - with a twist! As a sales leader, you’re probably aware about the importance of training your team. We wanted to share one of our recent cold calling live trainings, in the hope that you’ll find out some useful tips and trips you can pass along to your team. Cognism runs these live session…
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In this episode, the hosts dive into an innovative experiment where AI, specifically Perplexity, interviews them about their business, Omniscient Digital. They discuss the evolution of their approach to marketing, the shift from trying to be everywhere to focusing on high-impact channels, and the importance of sticking to core principles while adap…
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The conversation revolves around the importance of focusing on inputs over outcomes in SEO projects. David Lee Kim, along with co-founders Alex and Ali, highlights the significance of aligning on strategies and examining inputs to identify issues when outcomes do not meet expectations. They introduce a framework for SEO that includes foundation bui…
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This week, Frida sits down with Scott Leese, author and founder of Scott Leese Consulting. They discuss how to be proactive, not reactive, stand out, and dig into the addiction model. They also look into how to build confidence and motivate your team and transiition from rep to manager.由Cognism
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The conversation covers various topics related to personal branding and marketing. Finn McKenty shares his insights on building a visible and impactful online presence, the necessity of adhering to platform algorithms, and the challenges of balancing artistic expression with commercial demands. He discusses his journey from product design and marke…
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The conversation covers various topics related to data analysis, and decision-making. The hosts delve into the importance of developing an analytical mindset and the challenges of data attribution in marketing. The conversation highlights the need to balance data accuracy with utility and the limitations of self-reported data. Overall, the hosts em…
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The conversation starts with technical difficulties and banter about microphones and boxes in the background. They discuss the 200th episode of the podcast and reflect on their favorite moments and surprises. They talk about the origins of the podcast and how it led to the idea of creating a magazine. They share their experiences with reading magaz…
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We’re back with another special episode of Redefining Outbound. If you’re a sales leader looking to trial new training techniques with your team, you might find inspiration in this instalment of our Cold Calling Live training. Morgan Ingram sits down with Sara Plowman, and they discuss how to get past the pitch and really make an impact. They dived…
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Brand Strategy, Performance Marketing, and Building Engaged Communities with Evelyn Frison
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In this episode, Alex Birkett talks with Evelyn Frison about branding and brand strategy. They discuss how to uncover differentiated selling propositions, conduct research, and identify target audiences. Evelyn shares insights on how branding and positioning inform messaging and marketing, and the integration of brand and performance marketing camp…
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On this week’s episode of Redefining Outbound, Frida sits down with Atul Raghunathan, the Founder & CRO of Hyperbound. They discuss how AI is shaping outbound channels and how sales leaders can train their teams in these outbound channels. They also dive into the journey of Hyperbound. Tune in for all of the insights. Find out more about Hyperbound…
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The Flux in the SEO Industry, What Programmatic SEO Will Look Like, and Taking a Calm Approach to Business with Thenuka Karunaratne
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Thenuka, CEO of Daydream, discusses the changing landscape of programmatic SEO and the importance of context in content creation. He explains how Daydream helps companies leverage their unique data to generate high-quality, AI-driven content for SEO. Thenuka also emphasizes the need for education in the industry to understand and implement programm…
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Cold Calling Live Training with Morgan, Jack Frimston and Zac Thompson (Co-Directors @We Have A Meeting)
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We’re back with a brand new episode of Redefining Outbound - with a twist! As a sales leader, you’re probably aware about the importance of training your team. We wanted to share one of our recent cold calling live trainings, in the hope that you’ll find out some useful tips and trips you can pass along to your team. With the end of June and Q2 of …
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Kitchen Side: Identifying Strategy SEO Programs, Untraditional SEO Backgrounds, and We're Hiring a Director of Organic Growth
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The conversation covers various topics related to SEO and content strategy. The main themes include the challenges of finding new topics to discuss on a podcast, the different approaches to SEO and content strategy, the importance of prioritization and focus, and the evolving skillset required for SEO and content roles. The conversation also touche…
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Digital watercoolers, echo chambers, and big companies who write bad content with Ryan Law (Ahrefs)
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The conversation explores the challenges of finding sources of inspiration and engaging with online communities. It delves into the importance of in-person interactions and the limitations of digital platforms like LinkedIn and Twitter. The discussion then shifts to the role of conferences in fostering real conversations and the value of personal e…
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The conversation explores the use of AI in various tasks, such as writing, research, and productivity. The hosts discuss the benefits and limitations of AI, as well as its impact on industries like marketing and dentistry. They also touch on the future of SEO and the importance of focusing on goals and strategy rather than getting caught up in AI h…
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The Problems of Generic Outreach (& More), with Taylor Bobak, Sales Development Leader @Faire
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This week, Frida sits down with Taylor Bobak, the Sales Development Leader at Faire. She discusses her take on the state of outbound outside of the tech space. There’s an emphasis on brands becoming immune to spray and pray cadences. She also touches on the rise of Instagram and in-person interactions, as effective methods of outbound.…
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From Growth Leader to Coaching Growth Leaders, Common Challenges for Heads of Growth, and the State of PLG with Andrew Capland
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Andrew and David discuss Andrew's background and his role as a growth coach for tech professionals. They explore the challenges faced by growth leaders and the importance of effective communication and strategy. They also touch on the evolution of product-led growth (PLG) and the misconceptions surrounding its applicability. In this conversation, A…
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The conversation explores the impact of algorithms on our lives, from social media platforms to personal decision-making. It delves into the definition of algorithms and their role in recommendation systems. The discussion highlights the tension between convenience and personalization, as well as the desire for serendipity and authenticity. The con…
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Welcome back to another episode of Redefining Outbound. This week, Frida chats with Shilpa Sharma, the Co-Founder & CEO @Flyte, as well as one of Crunchbase’s 2023 Influential Women in Sales. They talk about the capabilities of AI in sales efficiency, plus the role it’ll play for helping to model deals and their outcomes. Tune in for all of the ins…
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In this conversation, Alex and Ramli John discuss their experiences with podcasting, the evolution of content creation, and the importance of standing out in a crowded market. They also touch on the concept of product adoption and the goals of the Product Adoption Academy within AppCues. In this conversation, Ramli John and Alex discuss the concept…
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The Playbook for Sales x CS Alignment with Evan Nelson, VP of Customer Experience at Cognism
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Ever wondered what it takes to ensure your sales and customer experience teams are truly on the same page? Well, all will be revealed in our latest episode of Redefining Outbound. You’ll get a sneak peek intp the playbook that we’ve instilled at Cognism, as Frida sits down for a chat with our VP of Customer Experience: Evan Nelson.…
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Do You Understand Your Persona? With Justin Otley, VP of Global Sales Development at Talkdesk
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On this episode of Beyond The Sales Floor, Morgan sits down with Justin Otley, VP of Global Sales Development at Talkdesk. If there’s one thing you should takeaway from this episode, is that the key to scaling your outbound model, doesn’t start with product messaging. Instead it starts with the persona. Plus, Justin shares how he’s been using ChatG…
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The Allbound Outbound Model (& More) with Lauren Landry, VP of Global Sales Dev. & Inside Sales at Arctic Wolf
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We’re back with another episode of Beyond The Sales Floor. This time, Morgan interviews Lauren Landry, the VP of Global Sales Development and Inside Sales at Arctic Wolf. Lauren shares her unique take on ABM - and here’s a teaser: the output is the same but the positioning of your message depends if you go upmarket or downmarket. She also shares Ar…
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The conversation explores the tragedy of the commons in relation to search and artificial intelligence. It discusses Google's defensive posture and the increase in large brands in search results. The conversation also delves into the history of content farms and the impact of the Panda algorithm. It highlights the challenges faced by challenger bra…
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Modern SEO, Information Gain, and Organic Revenue Attribution with Parthi Loganathan (Letterdrop)
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In this conversation, Parthi Loganathan, the co-founder of LetterDrop, discusses his approach to SEO and content creation. He emphasizes the importance of understanding user intent and providing unique and valuable content. Parthi also highlights the concept of information gain and its role in standing out from competitors. He discusses the evolvin…
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Lessons From The 2008 Meltdown (and more) with Kevin Gaither “KG”, CRO & Founder of Inside Sales Expert
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This week’s episode is a little longer - but it’s worth it! Frida sat down with Kevin Gaither, “KG”, the CRO and Founder of Inside Sales Expert. He has had experience in sales AND sales leadership dating back to 1994! He has taken all of this knowledge to help US tech companies at the early stage of their growth, avoid mistakes in all aspects of th…
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Counterintuitive CRO Advice for B2B SaaS Websites, the Decision to Sell a Business, and Mental Health for Business Executives with Sahil Patel
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Sahil Patel, CEO of Spiralyze, shares his journey to becoming CEO and introduces Spiralyze, a conversion rate optimization company. Spiralyze offers a unique tech-enabled service that combines an agency component with a SaaS product. They scrape data from 34,000 websites that run A/B tests to identify proven winners, which are tests that have been …
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Understanding The Customer Journey With Dan Rousseau, Global VP of Sales Development at Sitecore
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We’re back with another episode of Beyond The Sales Floor, with Morgan Ingam and special guest Dan Rousseau, the VP of Global Sales Development at Sitecore. Dan dives into what it means for your sales team to truly understand the buying journey - with a mulit-touch, multi-channel approach. He also emphasises the importance of creating a culture of …
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Our host, Vishal Sandesara, is joined by IQT colleagues Grant Whiting and Dan Bocknek to discuss cybersecurity and the importance of enhancing cyber capabilities for future conflicts. They explore the fast-paced nature of cyber warfare, the role of AI and automation, and the significance of quality data. Topics covered include data management, scal…
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Product Marketing as a Strategic Role, Differentiating from Competitors, and Iterating on Company Narratives at High Growth Tech Companies with Eve Alexander, VP of Product Marketing at Seismic
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In this conversation, Eve Alexander, a product marketing leader, discusses the evolution and strategic importance of product marketing. She highlights the need for product marketers to revisit and refine their story and positioning as the market changes. Eve also shares insights on differentiating in a competitive market, using competitive intellig…
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We’re back with another episode of Beyond the Sales Floor. Morgan sits down with Petek Hawkins from Pax8. They took a deep dive into how AI is helping Pax8 to have great efficiency gains within their enablement process. You’ll find out about the internal chatbot that’s being built called ‘Just in time, just for me, actions and insights’. This episo…
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The conversation covers various topics related to decision-making, motivation, and experimentation in business and marketing. It begins with a conversation about cope creep and the fear of failure. The hosts explore the challenges of overcoming the status quo and making strategic decisions. They also discuss the paradox of choice and the impact of …
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Does AI risk the future landscape of sales? With Trent Dressel, VP of Sales @ D&D Wholesale Supply
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Our VP of US Sales Frida, is joined by Trent Dressel, the VP of Sales at D&D Wholesale Supply. This week, they discuss the risks and opportunities that come with the emergence of AI, and the impact it has on sales. They also touch on the methodical meaning of outbound - the idea that activity should link to revenue. Plus, you’ll find out how Trent …
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The Content Ops Challenge, Scaling Great Work, Saving the Internet, and the Risks of SEO-Only Content with David Baum (Relato)
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In this conversation, Alex and David Baum discuss the problems and challenges in content operations (Content Ops) and the need for a new generation of software and tools to support the way people work today. They explore the disarray in content strategy, the gulf between content managers and writers, and the risks of an SEO-first approach. They als…
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Sellers sell everyday - but buyers don’t buy everyday. This is the core reminder from today’s episode, with guest Ciara Flaherty, EMEA Sales Leader at Klaviyo. Joe Stubbs asks her to dive into the importance of scenario planning, to mitigate risk in a deal. They discuss how sellers need to be consultative, and map out the sales process, and provide…
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Welcome to The IQT Podcast where we explore the fascinating world of technology innovation and national security. In our latest episode, host Vishal Sandesara is joined by esteemed guests Pat Mitchell, Chris Shaw, and Tommaso Melodia. Together, they discuss the complexities of undersea technology and its significance in military, commercial, and sc…
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Tactical Lessons in Change Management, the Preeminence of Messaging, and Risk Weighted Growth Portfolios with Alefiya Dhilla
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In this conversation, Alefiya Dhilla discusses her experience with the challenges of technology and productivity, the impact of AI and change management, the role of a measured marketer, the importance of generalists and specialists, navigating politics and emotional intelligence, building portfolios of growth bets, and the journey of her consultin…
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Welcome back to the second part of our special with Bill Petersen - Cognism’s internal sales trainer. This week, Frida and Bill discuss the paramount role that in-house sales trainers play, for the AE team. They discuss how to coach on the handoff between SDRs and AEs, as well as the challenges that AE leaders face today. Tune in for all of the ins…
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Kitchen Side: The Great Brand Marketing Debate, Snoop Dogg, and B2B Marketers Creating Confusion
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In this conversation, the hosts discuss various topics related to marketing and branding. They explore the meaning of demand generation, the role of advertising, the history of content marketing, and the importance of simplifying marketing strategies. They also touch on the idea of making marketing more personal and tearing down overcomplication in…
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This is the first of our two-part special interview with Bill Petersen, Cognism’s internal sales trainer. In this episode, Stephen Vickers chats with Bill on the positive domino effect for sales development teams, when there’s an in-house sales trainer. They also share experiences of how the landscape of sales training has changed over the past dec…
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In this episode of The IQT Podcast, Dr. Sarah Sewall delves into the world of critical minerals and the challenges facing the United States' supply chain security. Our guests, Nicole Richards, Nick Myers, and Oliver Gunasekara, share their expertise and innovative approaches to address these challenges. From developing biological solutions for rare…
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Tido Carriero, co-founder and CEO of Koala, shares his journey with David, from engineering to product to founder and CEO. He discusses the importance of marketing and solving customer problems, as well as the challenges of transitioning to a CEO role. Tido explains the concept of intent-based marketing and the shift in the market towards personali…
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The state of selling in construction, with Will Synnott, VP of Sales for UK&I and USA @Disperse
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Ever thought what it’s like to sell into the construction industry? How about the typical sales cycle might look like with multi-million dollar projects? Well, these questions (plus much more) are covered in this episode of Redefining Outbound. Joe Stubbs is joined by Will Synnott - a former design engineer who is now the VP of Sales for UK, Irelan…
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