Go-to-Market Playmakers

The theme of our 27th podcast episode is Measuring Partner Ecosystem Value: Why 90% of Partner Programs Fail And How to Fix Them.

Joining our host Jeremy Balius to discuss all things partner ecosystems is Chris Messina from Quarq.

Most partner teams are stuck in the shadows—lacking visibility, tools, and buy-in. In this episode, Chris Messina, Founder and CEO of Quarq.ai, reveals why partner programs so often fail and what ...

The theme of our 26th podcast episode is AI-Led Go-to-Market: How AI Agents Are Reshaping the SaaS Revenue Team.

Joining our host Jeremy Balius to discuss all things GTM and agentic AI is Dave Boyce from Winning By Design.

Dave Boyce joins Jeremy Balius to unpack how AI agents are transforming the SaaS go-to-market landscape. Drawing on experience from advising over 1,000 companies, Dave outlines how GTM motions are evolvin...

The theme of our 25th podcast episode is SaaS New Market Entry Strategy.

Joining our host Jeremy Balius to discuss how to enter new markets and new territories is Josh Ryder from Surge Capacity.

In this conversation, Joshua Ryder shares his journey from the military to the tech industry, highlighting the importance of Technology Expense Management (TEM) in helping businesses save costs and streamline their operations. He di...

The theme of our 24th podcast episode is Tech Pricing and Monetization.

Joining our host Jeremy Balius to discuss all things monetizing B2B tech and SaaS pricing is Tania Kalambet.

In this conversation, Tania Kalambet shares her journey from a business modeling consultant to a pricing expert in tech, discussing the evolution of her understanding of pricing, the importance of collaboration in pricing strategies, and how pric...

The theme of our 23rd podcast episode is Go-to-Market in the Microsoft Ecosystem.

Joining our host Jeremy Balius to discuss all things GTM and Microsoft 365 is Michal Pisarek from Orchestry.

In this conversation, Michal Pisarek shares his unique journey from being a chef to becoming a tech entrepreneur in the Microsoft ecosystem. He discusses the inception of Orchestry, a platform designed to address governance and manageme...

The theme of our 22nd podcast episode is Referral Growth Strategy.

Joining our host Jeremy Balius to discuss all things B2B tech and SaaS sales growth from referrals is Derek Morgan from Referral Marketing Ideas and James Davis from TSP Advisory.

Discover the referral platform ReferIt.ai

In this group conversation, the speakers discuss the challenges of traditional go-to-market strategies in the technology sector, emphasizi...

The theme of our 21st podcast episode is SaaS Value Packaging.

Joining our host Jeremy Balius to discuss all things SaaS pricing strategy and value packaging is Dan Balcauski from Product Tranquility.

In this conversation, Dan Balcauski discusses the intricacies of SaaS pricing and value packaging, sharing insights from his extensive experience in the field. He emphasizes the importance of understanding customer value over ...

The theme of our 20th podcast episode is B2B Video Marketing Strategy.

Joining our host Jeremy Balius to discuss all things video strategy for B2B is Daniel Borba from SparkPortal.

In this episode, Daniel Borba discusses the evolution of video marketing, emphasizing the growing demand for video content and the impact of platforms like LinkedIn and TikTok on B2B marketing strategies. He highlights the importance of short-for...

The theme of our 19th podcast episode is B2B Creative Strategy.

Joining our host Jeremy Balius to discuss all things creative strategy for B2B is Chris Murphy from G Squared.

In this conversation, Chris Murphy discusses the evolution of B2B creative advertising, emphasizing the need for emotional messaging over traditional feature-heavy approaches. He highlights the importance of brand differentiation and performance creati...

The theme of our 18th podcast episode is B2B Content Marketing.

Joining our host Jeremy Balius to discuss all things strategy for content marketing in the B2B space is Becky Lawlor from Redpoint Content.

In this conversation, Becky Lawlor discusses the significance of original research in B2B marketing, emphasizing how it builds trust, differentiates brands, and enhances content strategy. She shares insights on survey desig...

The theme of our 17th podcast episode is MSP Strategy.

Joining our host Jeremy Balius to discuss all things strategy for MSPs in 2025 and beyond is James Davis from TSP Advisory.

In this conversation, Jeremy Balius and James Davis discuss the evolving landscape of IT services, particularly focusing on Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and the challenges they face. James emphasises the decline of traditional support services ...

Our podcast is evolving. The journey started as B2B Tech Marketing Talks, conversations tailored for B2B tech marketing leaders in the channel, partnerships space and in SaaS. As Filament evolved over the last couple years as a GTM agency, the conversations on the podcast broadened in scope beyond B2B tech marketing. The scope is being recalibrated and the podcast will rebrand to: Go-to-Market where we bring you winning GTM stra...

The theme of our 16th podcast episode is Revenue Growth Strategy.

Joining our host Jeremy Balius to discuss all things marketing in a community and community management is Bardia Khalilifar from Conicio Advisory.

In this conversation, Bardia Khalilifar shares his extensive background in technology and business development, detailing his journey from network engineering to leading revenue growth strategies. He discusses the ...

The theme of our 15th podcast episode is SaaS Value Proposition.

Joining our host Jeremy Balius to discuss all things marketing in a community and community management is Gil Rogers from GR7 Marketing.

In this conversation, Gil Rogers shares his journey from an admissions counselor to a fractional CMO in the ed tech space. He discusses the importance of understanding value propositions, the challenges of storytelling in EdT...

The theme of our 14th podcast episode is Community Marketing.

Joining our host Jeremy Balius to discuss all things marketing in a community and community management is Kendall Breitman from Riverside.fm.

Summary

In this conversation, Kendall Breitman shares her unique journey into community management, transitioning from a political reporter to a community manager. 

She explains the essence of community management as fostering conn...

The theme of our 13th podcast episode is Automating B2B Tech Marketing.

Joining our host Jeremy Balius to discuss all things content market automation is Brandi Starr from Tegrita.

Summary

Brandi Starr, COO of Tegrita, shares her journey in B2B marketing and the power of marketing automation. 

She emphasizes the importance of personalization and the need to move away from one-size-fits-all campaigns. 

Brandi discusses the common ch...

The theme of our 12th podcast episode is “Effective Partner Marketing”.

Joining our host Jeremy Balius to discuss all things partner marketing is Alex Whitford, VP of Revenue at Channext.

Summary

In this conversation, Alex Whitford, VP of Revenue at Channext, shares his insights on effective partner marketing. He discusses his background in channel sales and the lessons he learned from his experience at Zoom during the COVID-19 pan...

The theme of our 11th podcast episode is Personalising Content at Scale.

Joining our host Jeremy Balius to discuss all things buyer personas is Grant Hushek, Founder of Grantbot Process Consulting.

Summary

In this conversation, Grant Hushek shares his background in automation consulting and the value it brings to businesses. He discusses his experience with Zapier and the importance of learning through hands-on projects. Grant expl...

The theme of our tenth podcast episode is Partnership Strategy.

Joining our host Jeremy Balius to discuss all things partnerships strategy is Scott Pollack from Firneo.

Summary

Scott Pollack, founder and CEO of Firneo, shares his journey into the world of business development and partnerships. He discusses how he fell into partnerships and the challenges he faced as a partnerships professional in a world dominated by sales and mar...