Leveraging the PART Framework in Marketing Content

I have written quite extensively about our PART framework lately and how to leverage it for sales and customer success. In a recent conversation, I confided to a colleague of mine with a strong background in marketing and content development that content writing is quite an exhausting endeavor for me. I have lots of experience and lots of stories in my head, yet often I sit in front of a blank screen trying to figure out how to get started. How do I convey what is in my mind in a concise and meaningful way, in a written form, without…

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Personalization in Sales and Customer Success: The Key to Effective Engagement and Messaging

Personalization in Sales and Customer Success: The Key to Effective Engagement and Messaging In today’s competitive sales environment, personalization has become more than a buzzword—it’s a necessity. Buyers and decision-makers expect tailored interactions that speak to their specific needs and problems. However, many Account Executives (AEs) and Customer Success Managers (CSMs) struggle to turn the wealth of information gathered during research into actionable, personalized insights. This article will walk you through recommended frameworks and strategies that can help you personalize your outreach, from using an Engagement Logic Map and PART cards to understanding the CFO persona and leveraging modern communication…

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Speaking to CFOs: The Language of Profitability

In today’s market, profitability has overtaken the "growth at all costs" mindset, placing CFOs at the forefront of decision-making processes for vendor evaluations and purchases. CFOs, who are responsible for an organization’s financial health, often approach business solutions with a perspective that is different from other executives. Their focus is not just on operational efficiency, product innovation, or speed-to-market. Instead, CFOs prioritize financial outcomes and are deeply invested in how a product or service impacts the company's P&L (profit and loss) statement and bottom line. Understanding the CFO's Perspective CFOs evaluate potential solutions with an eye on cost control, profitability,…

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Modern Day Communication Channels: Reaching Stakeholders Effectively

In a world where our inboxes are inundated with a high volume of spam, the ability to reach and engage stakeholders through the right communication channels is just as important as the message itself. No matter how personalized or well-crafted your messaging is, it won’t have an impact if it doesn’t reach your audience or if it’s buried in a crowded inbox. The modern sales professional needs to be versatile, adopting multiple communication channels to ensure messages resonate and stand out. Here’s a breakdown of how to use the most effective channels today: 1. Email: Precision and Clarity Amidst the…

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Leveraging the Cost of Inaction to Progress Your Deals

The Cost of Inaction (COI) has been gaining a lot of traction on social media lately. While it may sound like a new thing, COI is actually a well-established principle with roots outside of sales, emphasizing the negative consequences and missed opportunities resulting from failing to take action. Over the last 10+ years, it has become an essential concept in sales, especially enterprise sales, and when used strategically and thoughtfully it is a powerful ally in helping progress sales deals. COI vs. Loss of ROI COI is often confused with the loss of ROI. However, COI is not about missed…

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