We are close to the end of the year 2023 - time to get sh*t done! In this episode Julia talks about the facts and hacks to increase your productivity by improving your focus, prioritization, and consistency.  The topics discussed in this episode: What factors influence an individual's productivity?How do you improve your ability to focus?What are the best techniques to prioritize tasks?How do I keep my productivity at an even pace?

Burnout - we all have heard the term, but what does it actually mean and how do you spot it? On this episode Julia Hartwig is joined by Sally Clarke, a burnout expert, author, and keynote speaker. Together they dive into the first signs of a burnout, the symptoms, and the actions you should take when you are spotting the first signs. Find Sally Clarke on LinkedIn Find Sally's books here

Account-based Marketing or ABM - everybody talks about, but should everybody invest in ABM? On this episode of Frenemies the Demand Generation and ABM expert Casper Rouchmann joins Julia to give his insights on when you should invest in ABM, how to get started, and what you need to know.  The topics discussed in this episode: Defining the resources and personalization you can allocate to ABMThe 3 types of ABMICP mapping and account segmentsWhy ABM is a long gameHow much personalization is...

Meetings - we all have them, and most likely way too many again. On this episode Julia Hartwig gives her insights on how to ensure that meetings are productive, efficient, and run just as long as needed. She goes through the 3 types of meetings (Recurring meetings, purpose meetings and brainstorms) and shares the guidelines she uses so that every participant gets the most out of meetings.

By now Julia Hartwig has recorded 25 episodes of Frenemies and interviewed 6 industry experts on the alignment between Sales and Marketing. On this episode Julia sums up what she has learned about Sales and Marketing alignment, why it is so important and the 4 building blocks of a strong alignment. She also talks about what she has personally learned in the first 25 episodes and gives an outlook on what is coming up on this season of Frenemies.  The topics discussed in this episode: Why...

Stakeholder management - just a buzzword or a skill?  In episode 25 of Frenemies Julia Hartwig gives insights on how to excel at stakeholder management to progress in your role and career. Stakeholder management is a skill that is often underrated and yet extremely important in any kind of job, but even more so in B2B Sales and Marketing. Julia covers how to think of your day-to-day tasks and projects in a more strategic way by outlining all stakeholders and how to engage and manage relevant...

Sales and Marketing alignment is a passion topic for Laura Erdem, Sales leader at Dreamdata. That is why she joins Julia Hartwig for this episode to talk all about alignment. Where do you get started? Why should Sales care about alignment? How do you notice friction points? And most importantly: how do you prevent misalignment between Sales and Marketing?  The topics discussed in this episode: What are the building blocks of a strong alignment at DreamdataWhy Sales leaders should care about...

Q4 just a few weeks away! Considering the general trends in the B2B industry this year Q4 is set to be a difficult one - budgets have been cut, the sales cycles are long, and the targets are high. On this episode of Frenemies Julia introduces a variety of initiatives for Marketing, Sales, Product, and Customer Success that actually create impact and can help you drive revenue in Q4 - and the upcoming year. The topics discussed in this episode: Fact check - The key stats for 2023Why Q4 is...

Too long; didn't listen edition: You didn't have time to listen to the full paid media deep dive? Listen to the key insights of Julia's paid media talk with Deivis Rupslaukis and learn how you choose paid media platforms, the difference between demand capture and demand creation, and most importantly: paid media tips any marketer should know.

Paid Media - the magic trick of B2B Marketing or just a standard tool to generate leads? In this episode of Frenemies Julia sits down with the Paid Media expert Deivis Rupslaukis to discuss how to create and execute a paid media strategy that generates revenue. Deivis is the founder of the paid media agency DERU Digital and has more than 7 years experience in digital marketing.  The topics discussed in this episode: The metrics you need to know to get started with paid mediaCreating a paid...

The current market is an employers' market making the fight for the perfect B2B leadership role even more competitive. That's why Julia Hartwig is joined by the brilliant Jillian Als on this episode. Jillian is a skilled B2B Marketing leader with more than 15 years of experience, passionate about Sales and Marketing alignment,  and currently looking for new opportunities. She shares her insights and advice for finding the perfect job, how to spot red flags, who to meet in the interview...

Creating teams that sell - that is the goal of any B2B company. But how do you get there? To uncover this, Julia Hartwig is joined by Martin Nyvang Mariussen, Partner at Kvadrant Consulting and Co-author of the book "Teams that Sell", in this episode of Frenemies. The topics covered in this episode: B2B teams depend more on collaboration now than ever beforeShould Sales be an individual discipline or a team sport?The shift that needs to happen in targets and bonus setups to accommodate a...

In episode 19 of Frenemies Julia Hartwig is joined by Sara Leander-Pehrson, the CEO of Prezentor with more than 20 years of sales experience. Together Julia and Sara uncover why the CFO matters in B2B Sales and Marketing and reveal the results of the Sellers' readiness survey 2023 with more than 300 B2B sellers. They discuss what challenges sellers faced with in the buying process, effective methods to sell to the CFO and give insights on what CFOs actually need based on 15 interviews with...

In this episode Ahmet and Julia are joined by Marc Denier, the Co-founder of StageSet to talk startup. Together the three discuss how it is to found a startup in a difficult economy, how to prioritize between Sales, Marketing, and Product as well as how to land your first customer.  Topics discussed in this episode: Balancing responsibilities as a startup leaderMaking brainstorms productiveDifferentiating between good ideas and impactful ideasHow to build targets as a newly founded...

Pricing - in today's B2B world buyers care about prices. So does the price have the power to make it or break it? It certainly does. That's why Julia Hartwig and Ahmet Albayrak talk pricing in this episode. How should you create a pricing strategy and how do you communicate price with buyers? This and many more are discussed in this episode on Frenemies - where Sales and Marketing sit down and talk together.

In this episode of Frenemies Julia is joined by Jillian Als, the VP of Marketing at Tricent. The two discuss how Marketing leaders can approach and ensure a close alignment between Sales and Marketing in B2B SaaS companies. They talk about their challenges they had working with Sales, the main benefits of a close alignment, and how their relationship with the Sales department has changed over the course of their careers. The topics discussed in this episode: Why alignment needs to come...

Currently, every department in B2B companies is under immense pressure. And more often than not pressure leads to activities that don't drive value. That's why Ahmet and Julia in this episode talk about the Sales and Marketing activities they have done in their career, which they aren't proud of. What are the things they have done even though they knew they don't move the needle? Let's confess together and learn how to prevent focusing on activities that don't create value.  The topics...

Brand awareness - every B2B is currently trying to build and increase their brand awareness, but why is it so important? In this episode Julia and Ahmet take a deep dive into the psychological impact brands have on our decision-making, and how B2B companies can use this to build their brand and create demand in the market.  The topics discussed in this episode: The power of brandsBranding vs. Brand awareness - What is the differenceThe brand psychology and its impact on our...

Everyone is talking about it, everyone has tested it, and everyone has implemented it - AI. In this episode Ahmet and Julia discuss the AI-based tools they use to get more efficient in their everyday work in B2B Sales and Marketing. They take a deep dive into the use cases for the different tools and tasks.  The 4 use cases discussed in this episode are: ResearchContent creationDesignOther (Graphs, Coding & Sound) Here is a full list of the tools mentioned in the podcast: ResearchChat...

Go get your dream job! In this episode Julia and Ahmet share their best tips and tricks to land your dream job in Sales and Marketing. This episode is especially useful for newcomers who are looking to land their first job in the B2B industry, but also has lots of tips for everyone else that wants to go on a successful job hunt.  Topics discussed in this episode: The power of networkingHow to choose your career path in MarketingThe skills you need to start in MarketingWhy applying is the...

Playbooks, by now they're a buzzword, and yet too many B2B companies fail at creating, maintaining, and implementing playbooks that Sales and Marketing need. In this episode Ahmet and Julia dive deeper into what kind of playbooks are needed, why they're important, and what needs to be in them.  Topics discussed in the episode: Do playbooks reduce creativity?Sales onboarding with vs without playbooksWhat is Demand Generation PlaybookHow playbooks help new employeesWhat needs to be in an...

The tech stack is much talked about and in this episode Julia and Ahmet take a deep dive into the tools and solutions Sales and Marketing need. This is an episode full of name dropping, recommendation, and useful tips on the most important sales and marketing tools that make a difference in the day-to-day work of busy marketers and sellers.  Topics discussed in this episode: Who has the biggest tech stack - Sales vs MarketingWhat team adopts technology moreCRM and Marketing automation...

As both Julia and Ahmet started new jobs four months ago they are talking onboarding and training in this episode focusing on what training Sales and Marketing need to perform at their best. Topics they discuss in this episode: What does Marketing need to know to be fully onboarded?What does the perfect Sales onboarding look like?How onboarding differs between startups and enterprisesWhy we love playbooksHow do you stay up to date in Sales?How do you keep up with market trends?

This episode is a personal one: Ahmet and Julia take a tour back memory lane and talk about their first work experiences, how they ended up pursuing careers in Sales and Marketing, and how they ended up doing a podcast. Most importantly, in this episode they discuss what they truly love about Sales and Marketing.