Jan. 31, 2025

129. Can't Sell? Marketing Stinks? Use This Cheat Code: Sell Up ↑ Market Down ↓ Convert More →

129. Can't Sell? Marketing Stinks? Use This Cheat Code: Sell Up ↑ Market Down ↓ Convert More →

Brutal truth: most businesses can’t sell up and can’t market down. Many struggle to position themselves in a way that earns the attention of high-value buyers while simultaneously failing to resonate with the people who actually influence buying decisions. But what if I told you there's a "cheat code" to help level up your sales and marketing initiatives right now? Let's talk about it!

Brutal truth: most businesses can’t sell up and can’t market down.

Many struggle to position themselves in a way that earns the attention of high-value buyers while simultaneously failing to resonate with the people who actually influence buying decisions. 

Your messaging isn’t just about what you say, but who hears it. If you’re not speaking in outcomes and business impact, executives won’t listen. If your marketing doesn’t focus on relevance and usability, frontline users won’t advocate for you.

In this episode, we break down how to:

• Sell Up & Market Down by aligning your messaging to decision-makers, mid-level managers, and frontline users.

• Balance the Power of Three: Attraction, Activation, and Advocacy to drive conversions.

• Tailor Communication for Impact: Speak to THE ONE x 1,000,000² with a strategic, layered approach that wins buy-in across all levels.

To win, you don’t just need better marketing, more sales leads, and higher conversions...

+ You need marketing that moves through the entire decision-making chain.

+ You need sales strategies that influence every decision-maker in the room.

+ You need conversion tactics that turn interest into action at every stage of the funnel.

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