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In this special episode of Scrappy ABM, host Mason Cosby joins Dave Gerhardt on the Exit Five podcast to discuss simplifying Account-Based Marketing (ABM) strategies and implementing a signal-based go-to-market approach. This episode is repurposed from Exit Five, where Mason was a guest sharing his insights on practical ABM implementations without the need for complex tech stacks.

 

Guest Bios:

  • Dave Gerhardt: Dave is the founder of Exit Five and a former startup CMO. He is a renowned marketing expert and thought leader with extensive experience in B2B marketing, including content marketing, demand generation, and ABM. Dave is known for his practical approach to marketing strategies and hosts the Exit Five podcast, helping B2B marketers grow their careers.
  • Mason Cosby: Mason is the host of the Scrappy ABM podcast and an ABM expert specializing in building effective ABM programs on low budgets. Over the past three years, he has sourced over $8 million in revenue, driving an 18X ROI. Mason runs various ABM-related content platforms, including a podcast, newsletter, website, and a masterclass in partnership with UserGems.

 

About Exit Five Podcast:

The Exit Five podcast, hosted by Dave Gerhardt, features conversations with CMOs, marketing leaders, and subject matter experts across all aspects of modern B2B marketing. Episodes cover planning, strategy, operations, ABM, demand generation, product marketing, brand, content, social media, and more, providing valuable insights to help marketers grow their careers.

 

Additional Resources:

Listen to the full episode on Exit Five:

  • Spotify
  • Apple Podcasts
  • Amazon Music
  • PlayerFM

Join the Exit Five Community:

exitfive.com

 

Connect with the Guests on LinkedIn:

  • Dave Gerhardt
  • Mason Cosby

01:17 Why ABM is a popular but challenging topic for marketers

05:59 Who should implement ABM strategies

09:41 Differences between ABM and pure play demand generation

15:10 The importance of personalized content in ABM

24:41 The four D's framework for ABM: Data, Distribution, Destination, and Direction

28:57 Benefits of starting with closed-lost and website re-engagement programs

34:29 ABM myths and misconceptions

37:31 The importance of a crawl, walk, run approach to implementing ABM

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