Episodes

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s contrarian take on failure

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s contrarian take on failure

“Michael Jordan played 15 years, won 6 championships. The other 9 years was a failure?” - Giannis Antetokounmpo On this episode, James and Benji discuss the recent, viral clip from NBA all-star Giannis Antetokounmpo on the topic of failure. Do the...

Do you suck at internal marketing?

Do you suck at internal marketing?

“The outcome of good internal marketing is cross-company alignment. And as you scale, alignment becomes your multiplier.” - Andrew Davies On this episode, Benji and James discuss the power of internal marketing and where it can be easy to go off...

Stop forcing your creatives to be productive all the time

Stop forcing your creatives to be productive all the time

Productivity and creativity don’t always play nice together. How do you re-energize your creative muscle? What if it’s in walking away from the project that you find renewed passion, vision, and inspiration? Today, James and Benji are joined again by...

This Oatly campaign will make you pee your pants

This Oatly campaign will make you pee your pants

On this episode, James and Benji are joined by Mark Jung, VP of Marketing at Nextiva to discuss a brilliant brand and newsletter campaign from Oatly. Link to Post:...

The 90-minute meeting you should do once a quarter

The 90-minute meeting you should do once a quarter

If you’ve been in B2B Marketing longer than 5 minutes you’ve heard about the need for sales and marketing alignment. What if one 90-minute meeting each quarter could foster that comradery and sky rocket your productivity? Today, James and Benji...

The 1st Touch Model in Google Analytics is DEAD

The 1st Touch Model in Google Analytics is DEAD

On this episode, James and Benji welcome back Dan Sanchez to discuss the latest Google Analytics update, why people are up in arms and the ultimate ramifications. Link to Post:...

This LinkedIn carousel about copywriting got 1,100+ comments?!

This LinkedIn carousel about copywriting got 1,100+ comments?!

In this episode, James and Benji discuss a recent post from Jasmin Alić breaking down 7 easy ways to take your copywriting skills to the next level. This post BLEW UP on LinkedIn, the tips are practical and you can apply them right away. Link to...

Bullseye Marketing with Louis Gudema

Bullseye Marketing with Louis Gudema

On this episode of B2B Growth, Louis Gudema joins Benji Block to discuss the major shifts in marketing that prompted the updated edition to his book “Bullseye Marketing” and why many B2B companies lack robust marketing programs. Discussed in this...

55 Apple Ads Every Marketer Should Study

55 Apple Ads Every Marketer Should Study

In terms of marketing, Apple reigns supreme. In B2B, what can we take and use? What can we learn from Apple's best ads? Using a LinkedIn post from Josue Valles, James & Benji talk about their favorite Apple ads through the decades. Link to Post:...

Stop ignoring this piece of your demand gen engine

Stop ignoring this piece of your demand gen engine

Today, https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamescarbary/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/benji-block/ are joined by https://www.linkedin.com/in/andjdavies/, CMO at Paddle, to discuss the importance of having a refined ideal customer profile. How do many B2B...

Paddle’s perspective on the acquisition of ProfitWell

Paddle’s perspective on the acquisition of ProfitWell

Today, https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamescarbary/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/andjdavies/, CMO at Paddle, discuss Paddle’s acquisition of ProfitWell and the need for more creative marketing in B2B.

"We are F***ed" with Andrew Davies

Today, https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamescarbary/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/benji-block/ are joined by https://www.linkedin.com/in/andjdavies/, CMO at Paddle, to discuss one of the most impressive displays of AI to date explained in a Twitter...

The real problem with demand gen with Myles Madden

The real problem with demand gen with Myles Madden

Recently Dave Gerhardt remarked that the real problem with demand gen is that inside of most B2B companies, it means “the only marketers responsible for revenue.” Today https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamescarbary/ and...

The co-founder of HubSpot just bought a domain name for 8 figures?!

The co-founder of HubSpot just bought a domain name for 8 figures?!

How much would you pay for a domain name? Today, https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamescarbary/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/benji-block/ react to the news that Dharmesh Shah. co-founder of Hubspot paid 8 figures for chat.com.

Post Your

Post Your "Hits" Over & Over

Recently Marketing Brew published an article titled “You should post your best social content again and again”. Today, https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamescarbary/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/benji-block/ throw in their 2 cents on the art form of...

Play-Doh started as what?!

Play-Doh started as what?!

Today, https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamescarbary/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/benji-block/ discuss potentially the biggest lie in digital disruption, using a recent post from Tom Goodwin as the conversation starter. Discussed in this Episode: -...

How would you spend $500/mo on LinkedIn ads?

How would you spend $500/mo on LinkedIn ads?

Today, https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamescarbary/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/benji-block/ breakdown a recent post on LinkedIn from Justin Rowe on how to effectively invest $500-$1,000/month on Linkedin ads. Discussed in this Episode: - What...

Can You Describe Your Content in a Sentence?

Can You Describe Your Content in a Sentence?

Today, https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamescarbary/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/benji-block/ share a behind-the-scenes look at the ever-evolving content strategy for the show and how to find clarity amidst a million ideas.

Dave Gerhardt is hiring for Exit Five

Dave Gerhardt is hiring for Exit Five

Today, https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamescarbary/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/benji-block/ discuss a recent post from Dave Gerhardt and his search for a GM for Exit Five. Discussed in this Episode: - Copywriting skills - Startups - The power of...

Alex Hormozi says Quantity then Quality, REALLY? | Echo Chamber

Alex Hormozi says Quantity then Quality, REALLY? | Echo Chamber

On this Echo Chamber episode, https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamescarbary/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/benji-block/ discuss a recent post from Alex Hormozi that pours gasoline on the quality vs quantity debate. How should we be thinking about this...

49 AI tools that aren't ChatGPT | Echo Chamber

49 AI tools that aren't ChatGPT | Echo Chamber

On this Echo Chamber episode, https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamescarbary/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/benji-block/ discuss the impressive and lengthy LinkedIn carousel from https://www.linkedin.com/in/tihanson/ breaking down 49 AI tools, by...

Start Building Free Tools | Echo Chamber

Start Building Free Tools | Echo Chamber

On this Echo Chamber episode, https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamescarbary/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/benji-block/ discuss a recent post from https://twitter.com/volodarik/status/1623315017985564672?s=46&t=eS-Est7qJj1Q3A0BXKOqVw on Twitter about...

Michael Jordan Loves Our Cereal * | Echo Chamber

Michael Jordan Loves Our Cereal * | Echo Chamber

On this Echo Chamber episode, https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamescarbary/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/benji-block/ break down the recent, brilliant ad campaign from Surreal Cereal and how B2B marketers could tap into similar ideas.

You Need THIS to Advance Your Marketing Career | Echo Chamber

You Need THIS to Advance Your Marketing Career | Echo Chamber

On this Echo Chamber episode, https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamescarbary/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/benji-block/ discuss the vital business lessons marketers must learn from sales in order to increase their effectiveness.