If I need help with a new product or service, you can bet that I’m going to try to find the answer on my own if it means I can avoid reaching out to customer support. I initially thought this may just be my millennial nature, but it turns out that I’m part of the…
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How to conduct survey analysis like a data pro [all my tips + secrets]
I’ll be the first to admit that I wish survey data could sort and analyze itself. Unfortunately, it does not (yet?). So, you’ll need a dedicated survey analysis data team to sift through survey results and highlight key trends and behaviors for your marketing, sales, and customer service teams. In this post, I’ll break down…
How to conduct survey analysis like a data pro [all my tips + secrets]
I’ll be the first to admit that I wish survey data could sort and analyze itself. Unfortunately, it does not (yet?). So, you’ll need a dedicated survey analysis data team to sift through survey results and highlight key trends and behaviors for your marketing, sales, and customer service teams. In this post, I’ll break down…
How I applied the 95-5 rule to build Gong’s brand from the ground up
When I stepped into my role as head of content at Gong, I didn’t come with a decade of marketing experience. I came with a sales background and a whole lot of time spent chasing leads. That experience turned out to be my unfair advantage. Here‘s what I knew from the trenches: Most people aren’t…
How one co-founder runs a zero-employee marketing agency with AI tools
Running a marketing agency used to mean juggling a small army of freelancers, risking missed deadlines, and spending more time managing people than creating content and building strategies. That’s how Barbara Jovanovic of Startup Cookie used to operate. She’s now built a streamlined operation that generates six figures annually with a tech stack that costs…
Generative engine optimization: What we know so far
SEO is changing. We’re entering a new era of search — the AI age — and with it comes generative engine optimization (GEO), the practice of optimizing content for AI-driven engines such as ChatGPT or Perplexity. If we want our content to reach the right people, we need to adapt. There’s no need to throw…
KPI dashboards & how to use them in your marketing
I’ll never forget the first time someone asked me for a marketing performance update. I had six messy spreadsheets open, no clear narrative, and no KPI dashboard to tie it all together. I had the numbers, technically … but not the clarity. I wasn’t even sure which metrics mattered most. That’s when I started building…
Why you shouldn’t buy Instagram followers (& what experts say to do instead)
You might know your Instagram content is good, but imagine how much better it will seem if it looks like 10,000 people agree. Whether you’re trying to become a social media celebrity or simply looking to spread brand awareness on Instagram, it can be tempting to take shortcuts wherever you can in order to expand…
Sales pipeline stages: My blueprint for what to look for at each stage
Well-defined sales pipeline stages allow reps to track their deals and nurture their prospect from lead to customer. Whether you’re just getting started in B2B sales management, want to improve your team’s performance with repeatable, proven practices, or anything in between, you need a sales pipeline in place. In this post, I’ve assembled a step-by-step…
Sales pipeline stages: My blueprint for what to look for at each stage
Well-defined sales pipeline stages allow reps to track their deals and nurture their prospect from lead to customer. Whether you’re just getting started in B2B sales management, want to improve your team’s performance with repeatable, proven practices, or anything in between, you need a sales pipeline in place. In this post, I’ve assembled a step-by-step…