Tech Qualified

New North

Tech Qualified is a podcast for B2B tech companies with small, scrappy marketing teams that are striving to compete with industry giants. In each episode, we showcase how scrappy teams are leveraging core methodologies, systems, AI, and more to generate qualified opportunities and achieve success with limited resources. Tune in to discover practical strategies that bring you closer to winning over your ideal customers.

  1. -5 J

    How Smart Marketers Build Websites That Convert

    Building a website can feel overwhelming. In this episode of Tech Qualified, Erin Ham, Account Director at Marketers in Demand, shares a clear roadmap for website strategy. She joins host Baylee Gunnell to discuss why every project must start with a single, defined goal. This foundation guides all future decisions, from content planning to tech stack integration. Erin highlights common pitfalls, including overloaded menus and confusing jargon. She recommends a "five-second test" to ensure visitors immediately understand how you can help them. This means shifting from "selfish content" about your company to customer-centric messaging that solves a problem. It’s about focusing on what the user gets, not just what you do. The discussion also covers practical tactics for improving an existing site. Erin suggests talking to your sales team to learn customer pain points and using tools like heat maps for user insights. The key takeaway is to build a simple, strategic path that guides users and helps them succeed. This episode is produced by New North. New North is a strategic B2B marketing agency specializing in working with tech companies. Going beyond conventional tactics, we craft a personalized marketing strategy, conduct research, lay a solid foundation, execute dynamic campaigns, and continuously refine our approach through analysis. With New North, your small, scrappy marketing team transforms into a powerful growth engine, achieving your goals with less pressure and more precision.

    25 min
  2. 21 JUIL.

    How to Build a Founder-led Content Series

    Justin Brown, co-founder of Marketing in Demand, explains why founder-led content matters more than most executives realize on this episode of Tech Qualified with host Baylee Gunnell. Justin argues that founders bring irreplaceable industry perspectives that employees simply can't match, especially those who've spent decades in their field. The conversation explores three types of founders: those who resist content creation entirely, those who are open but hesitant, and those who fully embrace it. Justin emphasizes that most founders fall into the middle category and need content creation made as simple as possible. He suggests quarterly recordings that can be repurposed across multiple channels rather than demanding weekly commitments. Justin challenges traditional ROI thinking around content marketing. He views founder content as essential business infrastructure rather than direct revenue generation. Content serves multiple purposes: sales enablement materials, customer testimonials, and relationship building with industry leaders.  This episode is produced by New North. New North is a strategic B2B marketing agency specializing in working with tech companies. Going beyond conventional tactics, we craft a personalized marketing strategy, conduct research, lay a solid foundation, execute dynamic campaigns, and continuously refine our approach through analysis. With New North, your small, scrappy marketing team transforms into a powerful growth engine, achieving your goals with less pressure and more precision.

    29 min
  3. 08/08/2024

    Simplifying Complex Tech for Marketers

    In this episode of Tech Qualified, hosts Justin Brown and Meredith Metsker welcome Florian Delval, Director and Technical Product Marketing Manager at ActionIQ. Florian shares his journey from software engineering to product marketing, highlighting the skills and insights he brings from his technical background. Florian discusses a recent fast-track product launch at ActionIQ, where his team had just eight days to prepare. He emphasizes the importance of internal communication, having a clear plan, and focusing on essential tasks to ensure a successful launch. Florian also talks about the value of understanding market trends and staying ahead of the curve. Listeners will gain insights into how ActionIQ empowers marketers by simplifying access to customer data without requiring deep technical knowledge. Florian shares his strategies for effective collaboration between marketing and technical teams, ensuring everyone is aligned and working towards common goals. This episode is a must-listen for marketers navigating complex technologies and striving to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving field. This episode is produced by New North. New North is a strategic B2B marketing agency specializing in working with tech companies. Going beyond conventional tactics, we craft a personalized marketing strategy, conduct research, lay a solid foundation, execute dynamic campaigns, and continuously refine our approach through analysis. With New North, your small, scrappy marketing team transforms into a powerful growth engine, achieving your goals with less pressure and more precision.

    33 min
  4. 25/07/2024

    How to grow a newsletter as a small, scrappy marketing team

    In this episode of Tech Qualified, hosts Justin Brown and Meredith Metsker chat with Greg Elfrink, Director of Marketing at Empire Flippers. Greg shares his experiences and insights on building and maintaining a successful newsletter, scaling content efforts, and leveraging global talent in the M&A space. Greg dives into the creation of the "This Week in M&A" newsletter, detailing its transformation from a simple content wrap-up to a robust weekly update with 118,000 active subscribers. He explains how switching to a more diverse and engaging format, inspired by popular newsletters like The Hustle and Morning Brew, significantly improved metrics and audience engagement. Throughout the conversation, Greg emphasizes the importance of curating relevant content and staying updated on industry trends to provide value to subscribers. He highlights the strategic use of both internal and external resources, including influencers and social intelligence software, to keep the newsletter fresh and informative. The discussion also touches on the challenges of marketing to entrepreneurs in the digital space, the benefits of a well-structured content strategy, and the impact of effective communication tools on team alignment and productivity. Greg's insights offer valuable takeaways for anyone looking to enhance their marketing efforts and connect with a broader audience. This episode is produced by New North. New North is a strategic B2B marketing agency specializing in working with tech companies. Going beyond conventional tactics, we craft a personalized marketing strategy, conduct research, lay a solid foundation, execute dynamic campaigns, and continuously refine our approach through analysis. With New North, your small, scrappy marketing team transforms into a powerful growth engine, achieving your goals with less pressure and more precision.

    44 min
  5. 11/07/2024

    Building a Brand from Scratch: Strategies for Small Marketing Teams

    In this episode of Tech Qualified, hosts Justin Brown and Meredith Metsker sit down with Allys Ton from Qortex to discuss the intricacies of brand building, particularly for small marketing teams. Allys shares her extensive experience in creating and nurturing brands at various companies, highlighting her unique approach to personifying brands. She explains how a comprehensive branding exercise can define a brand’s personality, voice, and values, making it easier to communicate the brand’s essence across all marketing materials. Allys emphasizes the importance of collaboration within a company during the branding process. She advocates for involving different departments to get a holistic view of the brand's identity. This approach ensures that the brand’s personality resonates with everyone, from engineers to customer-facing employees. Allys also talks about the practical steps involved in launching a brand, such as updating websites, social media, and marketing collateral, to align with the new brand identity. The conversation also covers the challenges and strategies of maintaining brand consistency with the help of external contractors. Both Allys and Meredith share their experiences working with designers and content creators to keep their brand’s voice and visual identity cohesive. They discuss the balance of in-house skills and outsourced expertise, emphasizing the need for clear communication and feedback to ensure that all content reflects the brand’s core values and personality. This episode is produced by New North. New North is a strategic B2B marketing agency specializing in working with tech companies. Going beyond conventional tactics, we craft a personalized marketing strategy, conduct research, lay a solid foundation, execute dynamic campaigns, and continuously refine our approach through analysis. With New North, your small, scrappy marketing team transforms into a powerful growth engine, achieving your goals with less pressure and more precision.

    38 min
  6. 27/06/2024

    Balancing Marketing Fundamentals with Innovation

    In this illuminating episode of "Tech Qualified," hosts Justin Brown and Meredith Metsker engage with Ryan Tidwell from Saltmine, exploring the unique challenges of marketing within niche B2B spaces. Ryan shares his journey of marketing in underrepresented sectors like prop tech and how crucial consistency and tailored strategies are for his 'small but scrappy' team. His insights reveal that success lies not in grand gestures but in steady, thoughtful marketing that resonates with a specific audience. Ryan emphasizes the importance of understanding the audience's needs, avoiding one-size-fits-all solutions, and instead focusing on what truly matters to them. This approach requires marketers to think critically about the utility and clarity of their content, ensuring it speaks directly to the concerns and interests of their niche audience. The discussion also delves into the broader implications of marketing strategies that prioritize authenticity and strategic thinking over flashy, transient tactics. By sharing examples from his own experience, Ryanl illustrates how effective marketing in specialized fields doesn't always follow the mainstream but instead builds its own path to resonate deeply with its intended audience. This episode is a must-listen for marketers aiming to leverage limited resources for maximum impact. This episode is produced by New North. New North is a strategic B2B marketing agency specializing in working with tech companies. Going beyond conventional tactics, we craft a personalized marketing strategy, conduct research, lay a solid foundation, execute dynamic campaigns, and continuously refine our approach through analysis. With New North, your small, scrappy marketing team transforms into a powerful growth engine, achieving your goals with less pressure and more precision.

    46 min
  7. 13/06/2024

    How to leverage B2B influencer with a small team

    In the latest episode of "Tech Qualified," hosts Justin Brown and Meredith Medsker engage with Drew Moffitt from Kumospace to explore innovative strategies in B2B influencer marketing and virtual office environments. Drew details Kumospace’s virtual platform, which simulates a physical office digitally, enhancing remote collaboration. The discussion also covers how Kumospace has been effectively utilizing influencer marketing to boost visibility and engagement, demonstrating substantial impacts on their growth and customer acquisition strategies. Drew explains the mechanics behind their successful influencer campaigns, emphasizing the importance of organic and relatable content to ensure authenticity. He shares insights on the careful selection and management of influencers to maximize reach and engagement. This approach has not only increased Kumospace's visibility but also significantly contributed to their revenue, demonstrating the effectiveness of influencer marketing in the B2B space. Furthermore, the episode dives into the operational aspects of running influencer campaigns, including the tools and processes Kumospace employs to manage and measure the success of these initiatives. Drew’s candid discussion provides valuable lessons for marketers looking to leverage influencer marketing, highlighting the potential for substantial returns when executed with a strategic and genuine approach. This episode is produced by New North. New North is a strategic B2B marketing agency specializing in working with tech companies. Going beyond conventional tactics, we craft a personalized marketing strategy, conduct research, lay a solid foundation, execute dynamic campaigns, and continuously refine our approach through analysis. With New North, your small, scrappy marketing team transforms into a powerful growth engine, achieving your goals with less pressure and more precision.

    35 min

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À propos

Tech Qualified is a podcast for B2B tech companies with small, scrappy marketing teams that are striving to compete with industry giants. In each episode, we showcase how scrappy teams are leveraging core methodologies, systems, AI, and more to generate qualified opportunities and achieve success with limited resources. Tune in to discover practical strategies that bring you closer to winning over your ideal customers.