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How can deep customer understanding drive more effective B2B marketing strategies? In this episode of Connect To Market , host Casey Cheshire welcomes Greg Perotto, VP of Global Marketing at Poggio to explore the power of deep customer understanding in shaping successful B2B go-to-market efforts. Greg emphasizes the critical need to move beyond surface-level personas and truly understand customer...

How can marketers ensure their brand remains visible in an AI-dominated digital landscape? In this episode of Connect To Market, host Casey Cheshire welcomes David Reske, Founder and CEO of Nowspeed to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the way companies achieve visibility and connect with customers. David emphasizes the urgency for marketers to adapt to AI technologies, especiall...

How can marketers master urgency to accelerate growth and boost sales performance? In this episode of Connect to Market, host Casey Cheshire welcomes Steve Kahan, Marketing Advisor at Insight Partners and bestselling author, to uncover the key to creating urgency in modern marketing. Drawing from his latest book, Steve shares proven strategies to spark action in potential customers and drive real...

How can marketers harness AI to create personalized, scalable, and effective marketing strategies? In this episode of Connect to Market, host Casey Cheshire welcomes Mike Montague, Founder of Avenue9 and Host of Human-First AI Marketing Podcast, to explore how AI-driven marketing can unlock new levels of connection and efficiency. The conversation dives into how storytelling, audience understandin...

How can marketers use empathy and customer storytelling to drive B2B growth? In this episode of Connect To Market, host Casey Cheshire welcomes Rob Freedman, Vice President of Marketing and Partnership at EZO, to explore the power of empathetic marketing and authentic customer storytelling. The conversation centers on how listening deeply to customers can transform them into brand champions and fu...

How can marketing leaders shift from tactical execution to strategic business alignment? In this episode of Connect To Market, host Casey Cheshire welcomes Alan Gonsenhauser, founder and CEO of Demand Revenue, LLC and experienced CMO advisor, to explore the transformation of marketing leadership. Alan emphasizes the critical need for marketing efforts to align tightly with overall business strateg...

How can B2B marketers succeed when every deal involves 11 or more stakeholders? In this episode of Connect to Market, host Casey Cheshire welcomes Adam Needles, CEO and Co-Founder of ANNUITAS, Inc., to unpack the game-changing concept of Buyer Unit Demand (BUD). Adam challenges the outdated reliance on MQLs and ABM and introduces a new framework for engaging the full buying unit, with multiple sta...

What does it take to build authentic communities that truly connect with your market? In this episode of Connect to Market, host Casey Cheshire welcomes Paul Jones, Moderator of the Connect To Market Community & Founder of Bridgio. Paul shares lessons from building over 40 successful communities and explains why real market connection goes beyond launching products or campaigns. He emphasizes...

How can marketers stay discoverable as AI reshapes the search landscape? In this episode of Connect to Market, host Casey Cheshire welcomes Al Sargent, Senior Director, Product, Solution & Partner Marketing at ZEDEDA, to explore the evolving field of Generative Engine Optimization (GEO). Al delivers a strategic and practical breakdown of how marketers can adapt to the rise of AI tools like Cha...

What does it take to master B2B marketing with empathy and precision? In this episode of Connect to Market, host Casey Cheshire welcomes Cole Field, VP of Marketing at Beryllium InfoSec. Cole offers a thoughtful and tactical breakdown of how marketers can move beyond isolated tactics and create more unified, human-centered B2B strategies. He shares why attributing success to individual efforts can...

What does it take for marketers to truly connect with their audience and harness AI for impactful strategies? In this episode of Connect to Market, host Casey Cheshire welcomes Megan Ward, SVP of Marketing and Product Management at 360Factors. Megan offers a thoughtful and tactical breakdown of how marketers can deepen their understanding of target audiences by engaging directly and using AI-drive...

How can simplifying your goals and aligning with sales transform your marketing success? In this episode of Connect to Market, host Casey Cheshire welcomes Bronson Cordle, Vice President of Marketing at Vsimple. Bronson offers a thoughtful and tactical breakdown of what modern marketers must prioritize to drive impact and foster alignment across their organizations. He shares why marketers need to...

How can understanding your audience and building purpose-driven brands elevate your marketing results?  In this episode of Connect To Market, host Casey Cheshire welcomes Josh Cherfoli, Vice President of Marketing at Precision Aviation Group. Josh shares how deep customer insights and authentic storytelling can shift brand perception and drive meaningful results. Josh dives into the importance of...

You missed a good one! Right after the recent Connect To Market: Growth Roundtable, we kept the momentum going with a live post-event panel that delivered next-level insights on AI, brand strategy, and LinkedIn mastery. Community leader Casey Cheshire and moderator Paul Jones were joined by CTM community members Aaron Rayner, Rob Freedman, and Kathleen Martin. This wasn’t just a follow-up… it was...

How can both empathy and distilled communication reshape your marketing strategy? In this episode of Connect To Market , host Casey Cheshire welcomes Ron Close, VP of Marketing at First Resonance. Ron shares his unique journey from manufacturing and computer science to marketing leadership, and how empathy and curiosity have fueled his success. Ron dives into the importance of empathy in marketing...

How can deep audience research transform your marketing effectiveness? In this episode of Connect To Market, host Casey Cheshire welcomes KB Burdette, Growth Advisor at Del Sol Digital. KB shares her unique path from working at Target Corporation to founding her own digital agency, and how curiosity and community have fueled her success. KB dives into the power of audience research- not just why i...

How can ethical AI and authentic storytelling elevate your marketing strategy? In this episode of Connect to Market, host Casey Cheshire sits down with Ashleigh Norton, Vice President of Marketing at Blink AI Automotive. Ashleigh shares her unique journey from aspiring meteorologist to leading marketing efforts in the fast-evolving automotive tech space. Ashleigh dives into what it takes to truly...

How can empathetic B2B SaaS marketing transform your growth strategy? In this episode of Connect To Market , host Casey Cheshire sits down with James Furbush, VP of Marketing at AccessOne and host of the RCM Ladder Podcast. James shares his insights into effective marketing strategies for B2B SaaS companies, with a special focus on the healthcare sector.  James reveals why truly understanding your...

A movement of B2B marketers who realize direct connection with buyers is the foundation of all growth.  Join us as we learn from marketing leaders who are driving founder-led growth. Connect To Market is sponsored by Ringmaster, building B2B podcasts and communities to reconnect you with your audience.