Data-Driven Revenue Growth: Leveraging First-Party Data and CRM for Smarter Lifecycle Marketing Engagement

Revenue Boost: A Marketing Podcast

In this episode of Revenue Boost: A Marketing Podcast, titled, ""Data-Driven Revenue Growth: Leveraging First-Party Data and CRM for Smarter Lifecycle Marketing Engagement"" we’re diving into the powerful intersection of first-party data, CRM strategy, and lifecycle marketing to drive smarter, more impactful engagement. I’m joined by Jake Schmidt, founder of Structured Agency, who shares his expertise on leveraging CRM systems to transform how businesses connect with their customers. We explore why lifecycle marketing is a game-changer for revenue growth—especially in an era where ads are getting more expensive and customer expectations for personalization are at an all-time high. Jake unpacks the importance of optimizing your CRM, using first-party data to build meaningful connections, and segmenting audiences for highly personalized communication. Whether you’re struggling with declining email performance, inefficient marketing spend, or simply trying to figure out how to retain more customers, this episode is packed with actionable tips to help you fix those pain points and grow revenue. We’ll also discuss creative strategies like quiz funnels for collecting valuable first-party data, and how to design automations that deliver the right message to the right customer at the right time. Jake’s practical advice will help you harness your CRM’s full potential to improve customer engagement, maximize ROI, and strengthen your overall marketing performance. If you’re looking for ways to better connect with your audience, optimize your marketing strategy, and drive measurable growth, this episode is for you. To learn more about Kerry Curran and the RBMA: Revenue Based Marketing Advisors, go to www.revenuebasedmarketing.com and be sure to follow us on Kerry's LinkedIn Profile and The RBMA: Revenue Based Marketing Advisors Profile. If you're in the market for a Fractional Chief Marketing Officer or Fractional Chief Revenue Officer be sure to reach out to Kerry. Kerry is also available for speaking, panel moderation, and other professional presentation services. For services and contact information check out the RBMA: Revenue Based Marketing Advisors website here. B2B business development has become increasingly complex, with companies finding it harder than ever to drive growth. One of the biggest challenges? Many organizations have shifted their investments down the funnel—hiring more sales and BDR resources—while pulling back on marketing. Yet, buyer behavior has evolved in the opposite direction. Today, buyers are forming their shortlists and making decisions before ever speaking to a sales rep. This means if your brand isn’t investing in marketing, you’re not even making it into their consideration set. To grow revenue, companies must excel across four critical stages: ✅Awareness: They must have heard of you ✅Affinity: They must like you and believe you can solve their challenges ✅In-Market: They must be ready to buy ✅Engagement: Then they talk to your sales team, who still needs to beat the competition and win the deal At RBMA: Revenue Based Marketing Advisors, we help businesses scale growth effectively and efficiently. We build and optimize your end-to-end marketing and sales infrastructure—from brand development to sales training—delivering: - Increased high-quality lead volume - Shortened sales cycles - Improved close rates I'm Kerry Curran, Founder and Chief Growth Officer of RBMA. With 20 years of experience in marketing and business development, I’ve consistently driven double- and triple-digit revenue growth. My unique expertise bridges both disciplines: as a CMO who understands sales and a CRO who understands marketing. I specialize in helping B2B scale-ups and mid-market agencies, tech, and services transform their growth strategies. Let’s set up a call to identify areas of opportunity in your growth infrastructure and get your business on the path to increased revenue in 2025.