ConversionXL

JUNE 2, 2022

Where lead generation casts a wide net, ABM uses a spear to target and catch the best fish. It flips the traditional sales funnel on its head, ditching the one-size-fits-all approach to marketing in favor of a land-and-expand approach. To return to our earlier analogy, it’s using a net to catch large schools of fish.

Lead Generation 94

Lead Generation Marketing Sales Cycle Campaign 94

Startup Lessons Learned

MAY 9, 2012

From Lean Startup Machine , Lean LA and San Diego Tech Founders , to countless speeches and workshops, I have seen the impact that their leadership has had first hand. Will you need a big net (full-page ads in the WSJ) to catch lots of small sardines? Or perhaps you need to chum (freemium) the waters a bit?

Entrepreneur 167

Entrepreneur Lean Southern California San Diego 167

ConversionXL

MAY 27, 2022

It aims to fuel your sales pipeline , shorten the sales cycle, and generate revenue. Lead generation vs. account-based marketing: Fishing with a net or fishing with a spear. With lead generation , you cast your net wide to catch lots of fish. Focus on thought leadership over hard selling.

Demand 91

Demand Lead Generation PPC Leadership 91

ConversionXL

JUNE 2, 2022

Sales and marketing collaborate until a deal is closed and beyond to secure long-term customer retention. Individuals don’t make B2B buying decisions; groups do. ABM must target the entire buying committee, not just one or two individuals who may never be involved in sales conversations. Both departments co-own ABM.

Customer 98

Customer Marketing Channel Acquisition 98