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Welcome to the new B2B Revenue Vitals podcast, formerly State of Demand Gen. On this podcast, you’ll learn how to build a high-growth company from Refine Labs' CEO, Chris Walker. From proving new revenue programs to identifying and scaling programs that work, to training your team to operate at scale, you will understand what it takes to create a predictable pipeline of revenue innovation that drives compounding gains. Through interviews, AMAs, and invite-only events, we give you a sneak peek into the data-backed insights we are executing for the fastest-growing SaaS companies in the world.

B2B Revenue Vitals B2B Refine Labs

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    • 4.5 • 2 Ratings

Welcome to the new B2B Revenue Vitals podcast, formerly State of Demand Gen. On this podcast, you’ll learn how to build a high-growth company from Refine Labs' CEO, Chris Walker. From proving new revenue programs to identifying and scaling programs that work, to training your team to operate at scale, you will understand what it takes to create a predictable pipeline of revenue innovation that drives compounding gains. Through interviews, AMAs, and invite-only events, we give you a sneak peek into the data-backed insights we are executing for the fastest-growing SaaS companies in the world.

    RV177 - The Future of Revenue: Signal-Based Go-to-Market Strategies

    RV177 - The Future of Revenue: Signal-Based Go-to-Market Strategies

    Chris joined Alan Zhao to talk about the evolution of B2B Go-To-Market tactics. Chris offers an insightful analysis of contemporary, data-oriented go-to-market strategies, emphasizing the essential role of analytics and data-centric decision-making in aligning sales and marketing initiatives with the changing patterns of buyer behavior.

    Chris provides an in-depth examination of the fundamental transition from conventional sales-driven frameworks to a modern methodology that gives precedence to demand generation and the strategic use of indicators within B2B marketing. He highlights the imperative for organizations to evolve in response to the sophisticated B2B purchaser, who is equipped with a wealth of digital resources. He points out the inefficacies prevalent in current go-to-market approaches and advocates for a concentrated effort on authentic demand creation and the interpretation of customer behavior as critical factors for attaining sustainable and effective growth in the current economic environment.

    If you want to have a conversation with Chris and present your current questions, roadblocks, or projects you’re working through, make sure to attend this weekly event every Tuesday at 12 central. Register here.

    Can’t make the event but have a question for Chris? Submit it here.

    The next Expert Session, featuring Peep Laja will be on Thursday May 16 at 12pm central. Register here. 

    Thanks to our friends at Hatch for producing this episode. Get unlimited podcast editing at www.hatch.fm

    • 43 min
    RV176 - How Companies Can Eliminate GTM Bloat & Improve CAC with Kyle Coleman and Chris Walker

    RV176 - How Companies Can Eliminate GTM Bloat & Improve CAC with Kyle Coleman and Chris Walker

    Are skyrocketing CAC, decreasing LTV, and over-spending on ineffective demand generation tactics causing bloat in your go-to-market engine?

    You're not alone 👀

    Go-to-Market teams across tech and other sectors are grappling with these issues, and it's time to take control.

    From this recording you'll gain valuable insights on how to navigate the complexities of GTM bloat and emerge with a leaner, more effective approach. Kyle and Chris will share their expertise and discuss practical strategies for success, including:



    ⚡️ Optimizing ad spend and demand generation channels to boost ROI

    ⚡️ Doing meaningful data analysis to decipher what strategies are truly effective

    ⚡️ Rethinking personnel expense & team structure for operational efficiency

    ⚡️ Harnessing the power of AI for smarter decision-making



    If you want to have a conversation with Chris and present your current questions, roadblocks, or projects you’re working through, make sure to attend this weekly event every Tuesday at 12 central. Register here.

    Can’t make the event but have a question for Chris? Submit it here.

    The next Expert Session, featuring Peep Laja will be on Thursday May 16 at 12pm central. Register here. 

    Thanks to our friends at Hatch for producing this episode. Get unlimited podcast editing at www.hatch.fm

    • 40 min
    RV175 - The Power of Signals in Go-To-Market Strategy | Go To Market Live Episode 15

    RV175 - The Power of Signals in Go-To-Market Strategy | Go To Market Live Episode 15

    In this week’s event, Chris starts by sharing his vision for 2024 as a pivotal year for mid-market companies, with a focus on the economic viability and the pivotal shifts expected in the market. He elaborates on the intricate financial benchmarks, like the Rule of 40, which can signal tough times for companies with negative growth rates. He further emphasizes the importance of optimizing go-to-market strategies, noting that many companies overlook this vital aspect in their pursuit of growth.



    Following this, Chris takes a deep dive into the world of signals in marketing, differentiating between touchpoints and signals and explaining the significance of signal-based analytics in enhancing go-to-market processes. He explains how signals, unlike attribution mechanisms, are transformative catalysts for process enhancements, offering listeners a clearest pathway to reduced CAC and bumped ROI.



    If you want to have a conversation with Chris and present your current questions, roadblocks, or projects you’re working through, make sure to attend this weekly event every Tuesday at 12 central. Register here.

    Can’t make the event but have a question for Chris? Submit it here.

    The next Expert Session, featuring Peep Laja will be on Thursday May 16 at 12pm central. Register here. 

    Thanks to our friends at Hatch for producing this episode. Get unlimited podcast editing at www.hatch.fm

    • 52 min
    RV174 - Optimizing Your Go-To-Market Strategy with Content | Podcast Gurus

    RV174 - Optimizing Your Go-To-Market Strategy with Content | Podcast Gurus

    Chris joined the Podcast Gurus to talk about creating content and its power in the B2B space. They cover the challenges of B2B marketing and highlight important factors for growth and scalable demand gen programs.

    Chris discusses the common mistakes in marketing strategies and emphasizes the importance of data for insights. He talks about practical tactics and corrects wrong ideas about marketing investments. The episode is about improving marketing strategies that meet customer expectations and current market trends. It includes SEO content and aims to clearly explain effective marketing and the role of executives.

    If you want to have a conversation with Chris and present your current questions, roadblocks, or projects you’re working through, make sure to attend this weekly event every Tuesday at 12 central. Register here.

    Can’t make the event but have a question for Chris? Submit it here.

    The next Expert Session, featuring Peep Laja will be on Thursday May 16 at 12pm central. Register here. 

    Thanks to our friends at Hatch for producing this episode. Get unlimited podcast editing at www.hatch.fm

    • 35 min
    RV173 - Expert Session: Signal-Based Pipeline Architecture with Crissy Saunders and Charlie Saunders

    RV173 - Expert Session: Signal-Based Pipeline Architecture with Crissy Saunders and Charlie Saunders

    Chris was joined by CS2’s Crissy and Charlie Saunders to do a deep dive into Marketing Operations to support measurement of Demand Strategies and Programs. They discuss key requirements to set up a measurement framework to measure the effectiveness of demand programs including pipeline sources and how to think about funnel tracking. They also answer audience questions. 

    If you want to have a conversation with Chris and present your current questions, roadblocks, or projects you’re working through, make sure to attend this weekly event every Tuesday at 12 central. Register here.

    Can’t make the event but have a question for Chris? Submit it here.

    Thanks to our friends at Hatch for producing this episode. Get unlimited podcast editing at www.hatch.fm

    • 1 hr
    RV172 - GTM Bloat and Financial Metrics in B2B SaaS Companies | Go To Market Live Episode 14

    RV172 - GTM Bloat and Financial Metrics in B2B SaaS Companies | Go To Market Live Episode 14

    In this week’s event, Chris provides detailed information on the financial strategies of B2B companies and the problems associated with excessive go-to-market (GTM) strategies. He leads listeners through topics including demand generation marketing, company growth, and the excessive spending on sales and marketing known as GTM bloat.

    Chris clearly explains the current market situation and advises companies to focus on the Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC) payback period for financial planning instead of the traditional percentage of revenue approach. He summarizes the problems with having too many specialized roles in sales and marketing, identifies typical mistakes in budgeting, and recommends a financially sound approach that emphasizes effective customer acquisition and long-term stability instead of quick growth.



    If you want to have a conversation with Chris and present your current questions, roadblocks, or projects you’re working through, make sure to attend this weekly event every Tuesday at 12 central. Register here.

    Can’t make the event but have a question for Chris? Submit it here.

    Thanks to our friends at Hatch for producing this episode. Get unlimited podcast editing at www.hatch.fm

    • 50 min

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