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Are Sales and Marketing Truly Aligned?

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In this episode we interview Kelley Hippler, Chief Revenue Officer, on what real sales and marketing alignment looks like when revenue is the shared scoreboard. 

What you'll learn in this episode:

  • Why buyer behavior makes alignment non optional when 80 percent of the journey happens before sales enters the chat
  • How to set shared revenue goals so marketing stops optimizing for leads and starts optimizing for outcomes
  • The simple meeting rhythm that keeps marketing close to the forecast and close to what deals need
  • How Forrester’s CMO team used Salesforce to spot late stage pipeline and proactively help reps close
  • Warning signs you are misaligned like content requests that become expensive shelf decorations
  • How a plan on the page helps you say no to shiny ideas without killing creativity
  • Where marketing can drive value after the deal through retention advocacy and expansion

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