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The B2B Playbook

Kevin Chen & George Coudounaris

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Selling Business to Business? Trying to do everything, but not sure if any of it works? We’re here to help! We're Kevin and George - digital marketing professionals who are here to share with you the RIGHT plan so you can get your amazing business growing online. We’ve waded through the noise, made the mistakes, and found what works so you don't have to. We also share tips, tricks and templates from our upcoming playbook and insights from successful people in the industry. If you’re in a B2B ...
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ZUM 25TH ANNIVERSARY SHOWS: Sat Dec 2, Thee Stork Club, Oakland, CA - Growing, Marshall Trammell & Paul Costuros, Somnambulists, My Heart, an Inverted Flame Sunday Dec 3, The Smell, Los Angeles, CA - Bromp Treb, My Heart, an Inverted Flame, Somnambulists ---- Zum is a record label and former print fanzine started in the San Francisco Bay Area. Founder George Chen (freelance writer, musician, comic), now based in Los Angeles, selects music and chats with friends from different genres of creat ...
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Decoding TV Presents A Cast of Kings: A quasi-weekly discussion of the plots, themes and highlights of the HBO series "House of the Dragon." Your hosts Dave Chen (The Filmcast and The Tobolowsky Files) and Kim Renfro (entertainment reporter at Insider, author of The Unofficial Guide to Game of Thrones) will dish up both praise and criticism and will try not to sound too pompous if the book was better. Questions, comments, oaths of fealty? Email acastofkings@gmail.com
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It takes a lot of talent and dedication to be a professional musician, and Sunday Baroque host Suzanne Bona invites some of the BEST to share their inspirations, challenges, and triumphs on her podcast SUNDAY BAROQUE CONVERSATIONS. These top-tier artists give a fascinating insider's look at what makes them tick, and what fuels their passion. Go to sundaybaroque.org for more information or subscribe to Sunday Baroque Conversations wherever you get your podcasts.
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Sup Doc is the #1 Podcast about Documentaries! This lively show features comedy, commentary & recaps with classic and not-so-classic documentaries! On each episode comedians Paco Romane and George Chen give actual analysis while hilariously discussing the documentary with their wide array of amazing guests, plus games and film clips. These hosts hit the right tone of funny and thoughtful. Sup Doc has been described as "a fun way to pore over docs" by Vulture, a "great idea" by Boing Boing an ...
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Some of the world's greatest scientists, doctors and medical researchers share their discoveries and visions onstage at the TED conference, TEDx events and partner events around the world. You can also download these and many other videos free on TED.com, with an interactive English transcript and subtitles in up to 80 languages. TED is a nonprofit devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading.
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Maximum Driftcast

Corey Hosford, Sam Nalven, Paco Ibarra

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Professional drifter Corey Hosford, professional videographer Sam Nalven aka Drift Idiot and professional auto parts designer Paco Ibarra talk about drifting, professional drifting, Formula Drift, grassroots drifting, sim drifting and international drifting. New special guests on every episode like pro drivers Chris Forsberg, Vaughn Gittin Jr, Ryan Tuerck and Fredric Aasbo, team owners like Stephan Papadakis, event organizers like Ryan Sage and David Egan and other motorsports personalities.
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Imagine Talks Podcast

Francis Kong, Tammy Tran, Steven Chan, Michelle Sahai

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Imagine Talks Podcast covers topics on achieving success, overcoming life obstacles, and social impact, with an emphasis on Asian American leadership, women’s empowerment, and productivity. Imagine Talks is a network collaboration of the Asian America Foundation and Edge Interns focused on the mission of women’s empowerment, social impact, and entrepreneurship. We inspire the community to make a difference in the world by promoting mentorships and fostering growth through sharing ideas of in ...
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Are you struggling to generate consistent demand and pipeline for your B2B business? In this episode of The B2B Playbook, we dive deep into 10 critical questions that will help you determine whether you need to start your demand generation strategy from scratch or simply plug the gaps in your existing approach. You'll love our comprehensive framewo…
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How do you get buy-in from your organization to pursue Demand Generation as a strategy? We show you EXACTLY how, step-by-step. (Plus we share some free templates to help you put together the presentation you need to!) We cover everything from evaluating the effectiveness of your current lead generation efforts to calculating the true ROI of your ma…
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Are you wondering if demand generation is the right fit for your company? We bring out the whiteboard again in this video to explore which companies are suited for demand gen. We'll take into account different go-to-market strategies, industries, and business models. We examine real-life success stories, from traditional manufacturing to cutting-ed…
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If you are a fan of NPR's Tiny Desk concerts, you're in luck! Tom Huizenga is a long time NPR producer, editor and reporter whose work you've probably heard. Suzanne interviewed Tom about some of his favorite Tiny Desk performances and NPR interviews, and he shared stories about what it was like to meet some of his personal musical idols.…
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When is the right time to invest in Demand Generation? Are you struggling to scale your B2B business? Tired of feeling like you're searching for a needle in a haystack when it comes to finding new customers? If so, it might be time to explore demand generation. What is Demand Generation? If you asked 10 different marketers, you'd get 10 different a…
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What is Demand Generation? If you asked 10 different marketers, you'd get 10 different answers. But at The B2B Playbook, we are practitioners and teachers of Demand Generation. So we're here to set the record straight. Head over to Sessions.us and sign up for a 14-day free no strings attached free trial https://sessions.us//?utm_source=podcast&utm_…
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Grammy-nominated pianist Simone Dinnerstein has a wide variety of musical passions, but music by Johann Sebastian Bach is an important part of her foundation. She believes Bach's music has it all – intelligence and heart – and her expertise inspired The New York Times to describe her as "an utterly distinctive voice in the forest of Bach interpreta…
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Head over to Sessions.us and sign up for a 14-day free no strings attached free trial https://sessions.us//?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=body&utm_campaign=b2bplaybk This week we have one of LinkedIn's very own marketers - Lucy Sonter - on the show to walk us through how the beast itself pulls together its own B2B go-to-market strategy. Lucy shares…
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Morgan Sullivan came to singing later than many other professional singers do. Nevertheless she has achieved success as a freelance musician who has performed with numerous top tier ensembles, including Bach Collegium Japan, Folger Consort, and American Baroque Orchestra among many others. She has also recorded music by Brahms and Schutz with Yale …
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Thinking of starting a B2B podcast for your company or personal brand? Or running one but you it's not achieving the goals you wanted it to? With 130+ episodes in the bank and over $1million+ in pipeline generated from their podcast, hosts of The B2B Playbook Kevin Chen and George Coudounaris share all the things they wish they knew before getting …
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This week we have B2B SEO strategy and execution expert Sam Dunning on the show to walk us through how B2B marketers can use SEO to capture more demand and drive pipeline while they sleep. Sam shares his no nonsense strategies and frameworks that transform SEO from a mere traffic generator to a robust lead and revenue-driving machine. Learn about c…
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Frederick Ballentine is an American tenor whose awards include a Grammy for his recording of George Gershwin's PORGY AND BESS. The opera star exudes a sense of ease, confidence, and fun when it comes to his career as an in-demand collaborator on everything from classic operas, to cutting-edge contemporary works. Frederick Ballentine spoke with Suza…
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How can B2B SaaS companies drive long term revenue with Demand Generation? What gaps do most have in their strategy? How can they execute this strategy with so few resources? This week George Coudounaris sits down with Factors.ai to share The B2B Playbook's Demand Generation Framework - The 5 BEs Framework. He also answers questions from the audien…
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This week we sit down with B2B Social Media Marketing expert Meryoli Arias to share how she helped Apollo.io's social media grow 400% in 9 months. She details the strategies she used to drive this rapid growth, and has set the foundations in place for a brand that continues to grow because people know, like and trust it. Tune in and learn: + the im…
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Demand Generation Marketing is one of the most important go-to-market strategies that a business must execute if it wants to scale profitably. But it can be so confusing and seems so hard to define. The good news? We have a framework for Demand Generation marketing that has been rigorously tested, and led many B2B marketers to go from being 'order …
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Award-winning musician Shawn Okpebholo earned his degrees at the prestigious University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. But he credits his start in music to The Salvation Army church, where he received free music lessons as a child, and to his mother's tenacious support. The breadth of Dr. Okpebholo's work is extraordinary: chamber wor…
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This week we sit down with B2B BoFu content expert Lashay Lewis, who shares her strategy and secrets of a Bottom of Funnel Content Strategy that converts and captures demand. She unveils the intricacies of tailoring content to drive conversions, providing practical strategies to nurture prospects effectively at the final stage of the buying journey…
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Demand Generation is the strategy that B2B organisations need to scale their businesses effectively. But when you ask marketers what demand generation means, you get so many different answers. In this interview, Founder of The B2B Playbook, George Coudounaris, gives away their simple 3 Step Strategy for Demand Generation. We also go into topics lik…
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This week we have a 7x ex-head of sales - turned marketing expert on The B2B Playbook - Adem Manderovic! He's combined his unique experience as both an 'old school' seller and a modern marketer to bring us an advanced, holistic Demand Generation framework that drives better commercial outcomes called Closed Circuit Selling. Tune in and learn: + why…
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It's the grand finale of Season 5 of The B2B Playbook, so we're giving you the TL;DL version! We show you what it means to 'Be The Best' when it comes to your demand generation marketing, exploring cutting-edge concepts like neuroscience in marketing and the burgeoning role of educational ecosystems. This also means that we're at the end of our 5 B…
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From the time he was just a small child, Charles Wilson III – aka BLKBOK – showed extraordinary musical talent. The budding piano virtuoso's family nurtured his interests, which blossomed to include many genres of music: classical, hip-hop, rap, and much more. BLKBOK chose his name, in part, as a way to honor his admiration for Johann Sebastian Bac…
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Still struggling to keep up with content creation? Even with a system in place, new channels and their content requirements can quickly blow out your workload. We’re here to help, particularly you small business marketers! We recap our content repurposing framework and process, but also give you some great tips on how to take it to the next level! …
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"Being an artist is living a life of service." The words of Jessie Montgomery, who has earned acclaim, awards, and praise for her growing body of work as a composer, violinist, teacher, and activist. The musician credits her many teachers and mentors – and her parents – for opening up worlds to her. Jessie Montgomery shared stories about her experi…
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Dream 100. Remember that great concept we talked about all those episodes ago, way back in season 1?! Well now it’s time to leverage that concept when making the most of affiliates and partnerships! This week, we’ll tell you why it’s so powerful and when to look into it. As well that, we’ll give you a simple framework and process to go about gettin…
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Scale can be a problem in itself.. As your business grows, the mission gets fuzzy and the brand gets harder to explain. That can happen internally and externally. It makes it harder for your brand to stand out, and certainly makes your job as a B2B marketer harder! If it’s hard for your team to remember the tagline, how will your customers remember…
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How did we go from performance marketers that nobody knew, to some of the most recognizable and leading voices in the Demand Generation community? In this episode, we go deep into how we have applied our own 5 BEs Framework for Demand Generation to our own business, sharing the strategy and tools we used to help execute it. Not only do we share our…
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Scotland-based American conductor Kellen Gray is Assistant Conductor of the English National Opera and Assistant Conductor of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra. He's attuned to the orchestral repertory, including Bela Bartok, Antonin Dvorak, Aaron Copland, and Ralph Vaughan Williams. He's also passionate about championing African-diasporic comp…
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Are you ready to transform your B2B demand gen marketing strategies? Dive into this episode of The B2B Playbook, where we unravel the most effective content framework for demand generation marketers. Understand the intricacies of influencing buying journeys and discover how to utilize these insights to make a significant impact in your B2B space. F…
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Grammy-nominated flutist Brandon Patrick George is a member of Imani Winds and has appeared as a soloist with soloist with the Atlanta, Baltimore, and Albany symphonies, American Composers Orchestra, and the Orchestra of St. Luke's, among others. He's also on the faculty of the Curtis Institute of Music. Suzanne spoke with Brandon Patrick George ab…
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Make an offer SO DAMN GOOD that your customer feels stupid saying ‘NO’ to it. That’s the challenge we laid down to our B2B marketers in this episode of The B2B Playbook. Now, most marketers when they think about an ‘irresistible offer’ turn their minds to pricing, free trials, or overpromising with huge commercial outcomes. But that’s not a sustain…
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Change is the only constant. That's more true than ever in demand generation marketing. Thankfully, there's an easy way to stay on top of these changes and thrive, not just survive! In this week's episode of The B2B Playbook, join George Coudounaris and Kevin Chen as they delve into the ever-shifting paid media landscape of digital marketing. Disco…
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As a music lover, you may be familiar with Melvin Chen for his recordings of piano music by Dmitri Shostakovich or Ludwig van Beethoven. He put his double degrees from The Juilliard School to work as Professor in the Practice of Piano at Yale School of Music and is Director of Norfolk Chamber Music Festival, which is Yale's Summer School of Music. …
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Is the line between B2B and B2C marketing blurring? In this episode, we dissect the convergence of B2B and B2C marketing strategies. We dive into the 5B's Framework and discuss how it's more relevant than ever in both contexts. Don't miss our key insights and actionable tips! ----------------------------------------------------- SUBSCRIBE to our ch…
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Acclaimed harpsichordist Mahan Esfahani - the first and only harpsichordist to be named a BBC New Generation Artist, and the youngest ever recipient of the Wigmore Medal – is an outspoken and passionate advocate for his instrument. Although the harpsichord is most closely associated with baroque music, Mahan Esfanai’s repertory is large and diverse…
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Are you struggling to scale your B2B marketing efforts? Do you lead a small team and wonder how to make a big impact? In this episode of The B2B Playbook, we dive deep into the strategies, tools, and mindset you need to scale your B2B marketing function effectively. We cover everything from cross-functional collaboration to tech stack, data privacy…
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Loki Karuna (formerly Garrett McQueen) began his life in music as a bassoonist, earning degrees in music and performing in orchestras. His passion for music and justice propelled his career as a musician, leading him to become a radio and podcast producer, and an activist. An eloquent storyteller, Loki Karuna spoke with Suzanne about his weekly pod…
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Welcome to another episode of The B2B Playbook Podcast! Today, we're diving deep into the challenges of scaling your B2B marketing team. We'll discuss how to identify and fix bottlenecks, why team dynamics matter, and the importance of having an All-Star Process. Tune in to discover actionable insights and strategies for scaling your B2B team effec…
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Have you ever wondered how big brands subtly influence our purchasing decisions? Learn the neuromarketing secrets that allow them to manipulate our brains with subtle mind tricks. In this video, we break down techniques like anchoring, loss aversion and the Goldilocks effect that tap into the way our minds work on an evolutionary level. Discover ho…
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Howard Bass, Tina Chancey, and Susan Gaeta are the members of Trio Sefardi, a group they formed in 2010 to perform traditional songs of the Sephardim – the descendants of Jews exiled from Spain in 1492. They draw on their individual experience and expertise in many different genres of music, including jazz, folk, and early music, and they mine the …
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Unlock the secrets of scarcity and unity to drive more revenue for your business. In this episode, we dive deep into the psychology behind these powerful principles and how you can leverage them in your marketing strategy. Don't miss out on these game-changing insights! ----------------------------------------------------- SUBSCRIBE to our channel:…
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More B2B Marketing neuroscience insights this week! We hope you’re enjoying this mini-series! This week, we’re looking at Social Proofing. That age old feeling that something is good if others seem to think it’s good. As usual we dive into a quick definition before getting into some great examples of it at play, including our own experience in util…
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We’re continuing to explore neuroscience insights for B2B marketing levers to pull. This week, we’re looking at ‘Liking’ & Authority as two more key principles to help guide us at the forefront of our respective industries. These are a few more tried and true principles that not only help us make sense of what’s happening in the marketing world aro…
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Neuroscience and B2B marketing. It seems like there’s a wide gulf between the two only the biggest of businesses and industry experts can bridge in their work. But that’s not true! All you need is the knowledge of the key principles and some examples to help guide your thinking as you start to apply these ideas to better frame your own marketing ef…
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Tammy McCann loves music. She lives and breathes her craft, and starts each day acknowledging and celebrating Music's importance in her life. She talked with Suzanne about her life as a professional jazz singer, her start as an opera singer, and how playing the double bass is the instrument she feels she was meant to play.…
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Explore the power of building an education ecosystem and discover how leading brands like HubSpot and Segment have mastered this approach. Learn about the Five B Framework and how it can transform your marketing strategies. As we get into further areas of study, one such area to look further into is education ecosystems. Why do companies invest so …
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