Episodes
Text us your thoughts on the episode or the show!On today's episode, we talk with returning guest Raja Walia, Founder and CEO of GNW Consulting. With over 20 years of experience, Raja shares his journey from solopreneur to leading a 16-person marketing operations agency. He also introduces a new framework designed to help marketing and revenue ops professionals articulate their value and navigate the ever-evolving landscape of Martech.Tune in to hear:The unexpected challenges and lessons of b...
Published 08/19/24
Text us your thoughts on the episode or the show!On today's episode, we walk with Jeremy Steinbring, Founder of RevOnyx, a Revenue Operations agency. Prior to starting RevOnyx, Jeremy led a Salesforce practice at another consultancy. Before that, he held several leadership roles in GTM & Product at companies focused on CRM, Salesforce, Hubspot and other platforms. He has also held business systems leadership roles, and has even worked in retail banking and insurance. Tune in to hear:...
Published 08/12/24
Text us your thoughts on the episode or the show!In today's episode, we talk with Asher Mathew, Co-Founder and CEO of Partnership Leaders. Partnership Leaders is a private network built to elevate the role of partner teams in their companies. Prior to Partnership Leaders, Asher held senior leadership roles in partnerships and GTM, including roles at Demandbase, Avalara and LeanData. Tune in to hear: - Asher explain the concept of operational debt, its impact on businesses, and how...
Published 08/05/24
Text us your thoughts on the episode or the show!Unlock the secrets of AI's role in transforming search marketing with insights from Adi Abdurab, Senior Marketing Content Manager at KodeKloud. Explore how AI has evolved from the rudimentary visions of the 1970s to the cutting-edge large language models like BERT, Lambda, and MUM, which enhance our interactions with search engines. Adi and Michael dive into the progress of AI technology, shedding light on how it better understands human dialec...
Published 07/29/24
Text us your thoughts on the episode or the show!Ever wondered what it takes to transition from a corporate giant to a nimble startup? Join us as we sit down with Rosalyn Santa Elena, the visionary founder and Chief Revenue Operations Officer of The RevOps Collective, who shares her compelling journey from finance and product marketing into the dynamic field of revenue operations. Rosalyn unveils the motivations and challenges of leaving a stable role in a large enterprise to build something ...
Published 07/22/24
Text us your thoughts on the episode or the show!Unlock the secrets to mastering marketing analytics with insights from Shivani Bhatt! As the Director of MarTech Solutions and Analytics at CloudFlare, Shivani shares her incredible journey and the pivotal moments that shaped her career. From building marketing ops teams at S&P and Adobe to addressing the critical gaps in understanding analytics in marketing and sales, this episode promises to elevate your data analysis skills.We tackle the...
Published 07/15/24
Text us your thoughts on the episode or the show!Unlock the secrets to community-led and partner-led growth with insights from Asher Mathew, co-founder and CEO of Partnership Leaders. Discover how fostering spaces for sharing best practices can drive collective learning and growth, and why building mutually beneficial relationships with stakeholders is crucial for a thriving business. We'll explore innovative strategies that go beyond traditional customer and employee interactions, providing ...
Published 07/08/24
Text us your thoughts on the episode or the show!Could customer marketing be the secret weapon your B2B SaaS company needs to thrive in today's noisy marketplace? Join us for a compelling conversation with Mark Organ, the CEO of Categorynauts and the brilliant mind behind Influitive and Eloqua, as we uncover the pivotal role of customer marketing. Mark reveals why marketing to existing customers for upsell, cross-sell, and retention, as well as leveraging their advocacy to attract new prospec...
Published 07/01/24
Text us your thoughts on the episode or the show!Unlock the secrets of Revenue Operations with our special guest, Natalie Furness, founder and CEO of RevOps Automated. Natalie shares her unique journey from clinical operations in healthcare to the world of revenue operations, drawing intriguing parallels between systems designed for patient care and customer relationship management (CRM). With her scientific background in biomechanics and neurophysiology, Natalie offers a fresh perspective on...
Published 06/17/24
Text us your thoughts on the episode or the show!Ready to transform your leadership approach in revenue operations? Our conversation with Dionne Mejer, a trailblazing sales executive, guarantees you’ll learn how to empower your team and master the shift from marketing operations to revenue operations. Dionne candidly shares her journey from being a perfectionist and people pleaser to becoming an influential leader. She unveils her upcoming course, "Lead the Shift: Mastering the Bridge to Reve...
Published 06/10/24
Text us your thoughts on the episode or the show!Embark on a voyage through the dynamic world of marketing operations alongside our esteemed guest, Chris Petko, who brings to the table not just stories but a legacy, including his critical role in the Eloqua IPO. His insights traverse the early days of marketing ops to its present intricacies, providing you with a treasure trove of knowledge on fostering customer success and the secrets behind securing those coveted platform renewals. Picture ...
Published 06/03/24
Text us your thoughts on the episode or the show!Unlock the secrets of partnership synergy with the astute Will Taylor, your guide to the Nearbound Go-To-Market strategy. As we traverse this new terrain alongside the head of Nearbound Partnerships at Reveal, you'll grasp how to encircle buyers with a halo of trust and value, impacting everything from brand recognition to customer fidelity and upselling opportunities. Prepare to reimagine the partnership ecosystem, where influencers, affiliate...
Published 05/27/24
Text us your thoughts on the episode or the show!Have you ever wondered how the lessons learned from managing a theater stage can revolutionize marketing operations? Xander Broeffle, our esteemed guest and the Senior Director of Marketing Operations at CS2, shares his story, one that elegantly weaves together his experiences from a family foster home to the spotlight of stage management and into the strategic folds of marketing operations. This episode peels back the layers of Xander's career...
Published 05/20/24
Text us your thoughts on the episode or the show!Struggling with the high-stakes demands of marketing ops, I recently found myself reflecting on the immense toll it can take on our mental health. But it's not all doom and gloom; in fact, my latest podcast is a beacon of hope, featuring Andy Mullings of Bluprintx, who joins me to share how feats like the National Three Peaks Challenge can fortify our mental resilience. Together, we trade stories of physical endeavors that underscore the intric...
Published 05/13/24
Could the acquisition of HubSpot by Alphabet spell a revolution or a step back for marketing automation? Join Naomi Liu, Mike Rizzo, and myself, Michael Hartmann, as we tackle this burning question. We dissect the ripple effects of such a corporate shake-up, drawing from historical tech giant acquisitions and project what it could mean for the innovative landscape of marketing tools. We don't just stop there; we also weigh in on the shifting tide towards bespoke marketing stacks, questioning ...
Published 05/06/24
Ever wondered what ties the vibrant threads of a marketing campaign together? On our latest OpsCast episode, we're thrilled to have Jo Gruszka, the marketing operations wizard behind mo jogruszka, unravel this mystery with us. With a tapestry of experience that spans merchandising to overseeing operational programs, Joe stitches together an enlightening narrative on why project management is the quilt that comforts creative and operational teams, allowing them to shine. Her journey from indus...
Published 04/29/24
Ever wondered what it takes to leave the 9-to-5 grind and shape your destiny in the world of freelance marketing ops? That's exactly what we're unpacking with the dynamic duo behind EMMIE Collective, Lauren Aquilino and Sydney Mulligan. We don't just scratch the surface; we get down to the nitty-gritty of establishing a freelancing business, taking you through the unexpected hurdles and sharing the unspoken benefits of being the architect of your own career. From the essential cushion of fina...
Published 04/22/24
Prepare to redefine your marketing game as we join forces with Mark Kilens, the mastermind CEO of TAC, who brings with him a wealth of knowledge from Airmeet, Drift, and HubSpot Academy. Discover a treasure trove of tips for connecting with your audience on a human level, transforming go-to-market strategies that no longer just capture demand, but cultivate meaningful relationships. Get ready to find out how to infuse a human touch in your business interactions that will not just resonate but...
Published 04/15/24
Discover the transformative strategies that are rippling through MarketingOps as I, Michael Hartman, am joined by the astute Mac Reddin, founder of ComSore/Community Club. Together, we tackle the emerging go-to-network models that are reshaping how we think about and execute marketing strategies. We're unpacking the essentials of human-centric marketing and the power of trust in building long-lasting customer relationships. Forget about the days of impersonal, sales-driven tactics—today's...
Published 04/08/24
Embark on a journey through the intricate maze of marketing technology as Frans Riemersma, the brain behind MarTech Tribe, joins us to unravel the threads of hype cycles and their profound impact on the world of marketing innovation. Discover how these cycles mirror psychological models like the Dunning-Kruger effect and Kubler-Ross's grief curve, offering a fascinating glimpse into the way we, and the organizations we are a part of, come to grips with the relentless tide of new tech. If...
Published 04/01/24
Prepare to unlock the secrets of combining Account-Based Marketing with Product-Led Growth as Julie Geller from Infotech Research Group joins us for an insightful exploration into harmonizing these powerful strategies. Our conversation kicks off with Julie's wealth of experience, from pivotal roles in company acquisitions to the forefront of marketing technology innovation. We pull back the curtain on ABM's transformation over the years, revealing how it has sharpened its focus on high-value...
Published 03/25/24
Unlock the mysteries of marketing ops with Rachel Squire, a former math teacher turned marketing maven, making waves in the world of Marketo and data-driven solutions. Our discussion peeks into Rachel's remarkable transition from academia to the forefront of marketing analytics, offering a fresh perspective on the value that a strong analytical mindset can bring to the marketing table. Her insights reveal not just the unexpected paths one can take toward a career in marketing ops but also the...
Published 03/18/24
Explore the transformative power of lean methodology in the marketing realm with Rutger Katz, a luminary in digital strategy and a maestro of marketing technology. With Rutger's rich background in neuroscience and an impressive journey from Capgemini to pioneering consultancy, we dissect the application of lean principles to the fluid and dynamic world of marketing. Uncover how to craft strategies that resonate with a customer-centric approach, distill the essence of purpose, process, and...
Published 03/11/24
In today's episode, we embark on a journey to explore the intricate world of hiring contractors and agencies in the marketing revenue ops space. Inspired by a thought-provoking LinkedIn post, this discussion dives into the nuances and strategic decisions facing leaders today. Our special guest, Jessica Kao, Senior Director of MarTech at CloudFlare, shares her exceptional transition from cancer biology to marketing analytics, highlighting the unexpected parallels between predictive cancer...
Published 03/04/24
In this podcast episode, we delve into the complex world of marketing operations with the expertise of Dani Worthman, Director of Marketing Operations at Headspace. Dani shares her professional journey, which intersects with the critical importance of mental health within the demanding landscape of marketing operations. Her journey, from a background in neuroscience to leading a marketing agency and eventually embracing a strategic role in a corporate environment, provides a unique...
Published 02/26/24