Be a B2B Leader

Felicjan Rybka

In this podcast, we'll show you what you have to learn to be a real leader in the B2B world. We are exploring strategies that will help you advance in your career as a marketer and business professional. We'll interview leaders from different fields like marketing, sales, HR, customer success and more. Because every experience matters and you have to learn a lot to step into a leadership position. If there is a topic a B2B Leader should know about, let us know, and we'll cover it here! Remember that leaders are made, not born! To connect with the host Felicjan visit LinkedIn

  1. The Role of Web3 in B2B - Armin Zadakbar

    2023-05-25

    The Role of Web3 in B2B - Armin Zadakbar

    Everyone has heard about Web3, but we still don’t know how it will change the B2B landscape. That’s why we asked Armin ZadakBar about this. We kick off the discussion by unraveling the concept of Web3, Armin explains how it represents the next evolution of the internet, characterized by decentralized networks, blockchain technology, and user empowerment. As the conversation progresses, Armin sheds light on why it is crucial for businesses and business leaders to embrace Web3 and explores the possibilities it offers for customer interaction. We delve deeper into the practical applications of Web3, particularly for service-oriented businesses. Armin shares tactics that you can employ to leverage Web3 technology and discusses how more traditional companies can adapt to it. Ultimately, Armin emphasizes the critical takeaway: Web3 is a reality that is here to stay, and it should be perceived as an infrastructure for businesses to build new solutions. Listen to this episode to learn how Web3 can be applied to your business! Timestamps: (00:43) - What is web3? (05:30) - Why is it important for businesses and business leaders to look into it? (07:15) - How you can interact  with customers in web3 (12:00) - Service businesses in web3 (12:50) - What are the tactics people can use to leverage web3 in their business? (20:40) - How will more traditional businesses adapt to web3? (24:20) - Waiting for the breakthrough in web3 (26:05) - Web3 is a fact and it's not gonna go away, look at it as an infrastructure (27:20) - Outro You can find Armin at: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/arminzadakbar/ ArminBar - https://thearminbar.com/ Glamblocks - https://www.glamblocks.com/ European Web3 Organization - https://europeanweb3.org/ Visit "resources" to download a Web3 Business Design Canvas

    31 min
  2. How to Leverage Google Ads in B2B - Paris Childress

    2023-05-11

    How to Leverage Google Ads in B2B - Paris Childress

    In this episode, Paris answers some key questions about Google Ads that B2B Leaders might have. He explains where Google Ads fits into the overall B2B marketing strategy and when to run performance max campaigns. By listening to this episode you will learn more about value-based bidding and why it's important, particularly in the context of SaaS vs. enterprise deals. Paris shares with us how intent data can be used in conjunction with Google Ads and explains why we have to focus on marketing fundamentals instead of hacks! Listen to this episode to explore the world of Google Ads with Paris Childress and Felicjan Rybka. Timestamps: (00:40) - What do you wish every B2B Leader would know about Google Ads? (02:20) - Is it easier to become a Google Ads specialist? (03:00) - Where do Google ads fit in the overall b2b marketing strategy? (04:30) - When to run performance max campaigns (05:30) - When do you reach the maximum efficiency of paid search? (09:30) - What is value-based bidding and why is it important? (14:00) - SaaS vs enterprise deals and value-based bidding (17:30) - Where do Google ads fit into dark social? (21:00) - Using intent data and Google ads (24:30) - Downloading data to put it into Google ads (26:00) - The biggest takeaway - we’ve gone full circle (31:50) - Where you can find Paris LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/parischildress/ Hop Online - https://hop.online/ Paris talks Marketing - https://podcasts.apple.com/bg/podcast/paris-talks-marketing/id1535338813

    33 min
  3. Empowering people to take the next step - Meaghan Ziemba

    2023-04-20

    Empowering people to take the next step - Meaghan Ziemba

    Meaghan Ziemba, owner of Z-Ink Solutions and host of Mavens of Manufacturing, shares her insights on empowerment and how we can help women break into male-dominated sectors. Meaghan talks about how giving someone the authority to make decisions or take action can build trust and what impact it can have on your business. She also emphasizes the importance of showing up as yourself and being honest in the professional world. Meaghan explains how making mistakes and sharing them with others can be a catalyst for change. We discuss how women can thrive in environments where relationships matter and offer practical tips on how to encourage people to join "scary" sectors. By the end of this conversation, you will gain a deeper understanding of how empowerment can be a powerful tool for change, and how you can support women and children in entering male-dominated fields. Tune in to learn from Meaghan's experience and insights. Timestamps: (00:00) - Intro (01:05) - What should B2B leaders know about empowerment? (05:20) - Why is it important to show up as yourself? - you can't hide behind a curtain (09:05) - Honesty in business makes a world of a difference crucial for (11:40) - Why do you have to make mistakes and share them with others (13:30) - How honesty is changing men-dominated sectors? - What is the role of men in the change (20:15) - Women can thrive in environments where relationships matter. (24:30) - How to encourage people to join "scary" sectors? (28:30) - what's the biggest takeaway from this conversation? (31:08) - Where can people find you and how can you help them?" Meaghan on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/meaghan-ziemba/ Mavens of manufacturing - https://mavensofmanufacturing.com/ Mavens on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNazsugt6JtABAtfXqQUL9Q

    32 min
  4. How to Balance Inbound and Outbound Strategies - James Metzger

    2023-03-09

    How to Balance Inbound and Outbound Strategies - James Metzger

    In this episode of Be a B2B Leader we explore the world of inbound marketing and how it can help businesses succeed. Our guest is James Metzger, the Founder of Aspire Marketing, where they help companies make the right decisions to attract the best customers. During the interview, James provides insight into the value of both inbound and outbound marketing and how businesses often fail to understand the relationship between the two. He shares his expertise on the benefits of inbound marketing, nurturing relationships, and diversifying your marketing portfolio. James also discusses the key factors that business leaders should consider when choosing their marketing strategy, including the data they should be looking at and who should be making the decisions. He also provides a detailed process and mix of tactics for businesses to start leveraging inbound marketing to attract and retain customers. By listening to this episode you will gain an understanding of the relationship between inbound and outbound, the benefits of social selling, and the importance of diversifying marketing strategies. Timestamps: 00:58 - What should every b2b leader know about inbound and outbound? 05:10 - The biggest value of inbound 07:00 - You have to diversify your marketing portfolio 07:50 - How do you learn which approach will work best for you? 11:10 - Who should pick the strategy mix and what data you should look at 19:40 - Social selling to nurture relationships 23:30 - Helping others and removing obstacles 25:50 - A detailed process and mix of tactics to start leveraging inbound 33:35 - What's the biggest takeaway? 35:50 - Where you can find James? Aspire Marketing - https://aspiremarketing.io/ James on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-metzger/

    38 min

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In this podcast, we'll show you what you have to learn to be a real leader in the B2B world. We are exploring strategies that will help you advance in your career as a marketer and business professional. We'll interview leaders from different fields like marketing, sales, HR, customer success and more. Because every experience matters and you have to learn a lot to step into a leadership position. If there is a topic a B2B Leader should know about, let us know, and we'll cover it here! Remember that leaders are made, not born! To connect with the host Felicjan visit LinkedIn