The Stack

The Stack

If you want to nail your strategy, build a revenue machine and take your sales to the next level ⁠— it’s time to look at your tech stack. Each week host Dan McGaw, CEO and founder of McGaw.io takes us to the bleeding edge of the modern tech stack. He speaks with people who are killing it in product, ops, sales, marketing and beyond to uncover the tech stack that’s making their wildly ambitious revenue goals a reality.

Episodes

March 12, 2024 31 mins

In this episode, Brandon Healey, VP of Sales & Marketing at SumoQuote, tells the story of SumoQuote's agile journey from a functional solution within a roofing company to a standalone SaaS success acquired by Job Nimbus.

Brandon dives deep into how SumoQuote, leveraging industry insights and strategic sales approaches, achieved an impressive 33% conversion rate from free trial to new customer. He sheds light on using th...

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Understanding B2B attribution can feel overwhelming with the array of tools, platforms, and models. While attribution isn't a cure-all for marketing issues, it's a crucial optimization tool. Approaching it with realistic goals can effectively steer marketing investments.

Industry experts Andy Caron, President of Revenue Pulse, Drew Smith, Co-founder and CEO of Attributa, and Steffen Hedebrandt, Co-founder and CMO of Dreamda...

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Nylas has sidelined Product Qualified Leads (PQLs) in their strategies. But what does this mean?

In this episode, Mallory Lee, VP of Revenue Operations at Nylas, shares her insights on how Nylas challenges the traditional concept of Product Qualified Leads (PQLs).

Instead, it focuses on user engagement and identifying high-return users to drive enterprise-level adoption. A growth strategy that revolves around product usage.

M...

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Step into the dynamic world of smart home devices and discover Daan's expert insights on striking the perfect balance between strategic marketing, consumer experience, and technical adoption.

In this episode, Daan Goossens, VP of Growth at Mysa, shows us how his calculated approach to SMS strategy and discounting has significantly contributed to Mysa's bottom line.

By understanding and leveraging its unique position within t...

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Traditional paradigms in the rapidly changing landscape of B2B enterprises are being challenged by the emergence of a potent growth model – Product-Led Growth (PLG).

So, what is PLG, and how can B2B companies harness its power to stay afloat, thrive, and drive customer-centricity in an increasingly competitive market?

In this episode, Dan invites a lineup of product experts, including Aaron Bird, CEO at Inflection, Francis B...

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The right data analysis tools can significantly increase decision-making agility and accessibility for all business stakeholders. Centralizing sales channel data is crucial for a seamless omnichannel experience. By using reverse ETL activation, companies can revolutionize data utilization to enhance customer engagement proactively.

Maxime Lagresle is the Head of Data at Veronica Beard, a contemporary fashion brand known for...

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Quontic has made a remarkable shift towards embracing qualitative insights, recognizing the importance of humanizing the brand. It's not about abandoning data or experimentation; instead, it's about finding a balance.

Aaron Wollner, the CMO of Quontic Bank, shares insights on leveraging technology to create a seamless customer experience. He talks about the power of social proof and the role of testing in driving D2C growth...

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The B2B SaaS landscape is always shifting, and it's crucial to have a comprehensive strategy in place. When everyone is cutting tech costs, you need a new way to appeal to buyers. One approach that has proven to be highly effective is multithreading, a method that involves engaging multiple stakeholders within an organization to drive sales and revenue. 

In this episode, Trinity Nguyen, VP of Marketing at User Gems, su...

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On Today’s Show:

Early-stage companies face numerous challenges, including a need for more resources and tools and uncertainty about the viability of their solution. Even worse, you may be building a product that customers don’t want.


In this episode, Jamie Bell, VP of Marketing at Workshop, shares the company's journey to find product-market fit and their focus on early growth. Once essentially a company intranet builde...

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Intent data has become a pivotal tool for understanding and engaging with prospects. But how can marketers effectively harness its potential? Airmeet’s Chief Marketing Officer, Mark Kilens, has gone all in to understand and leverage intent data to get more prospects down the funnel.

But it's not just about data. Mark emphasizes the foundational importance of understanding your Ideal Customer Profile (ICP). This deep knowled...

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LinkSquares takes a personal approach to B2B marketing. Their intense and memorable event strategy doesn't just stop at the top of the funnel. Instead, they're pushing boundaries by maximizing the value of each touchpoint, ensuring a seamless journey for potential clients.


In this episode, Dan McGaw talks with Juliette Kopecky, CMO at LinkSquares, about her comprehensive event strategy. Juliette's strategy is based on t...

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Field marketing isn't about hosting numerous events; it's about fostering a community. Ronen's perspective is refreshingly different. He believes in the transformative power of field marketing, not only as an event-driven strategy but as a tool for community-building.

In this episode, Ronen breaks down why traditional SaaS marketing methods aren't as effective in cybersecurity, emphasizing the need for personalized strategi...

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In this episode, Mariana Cogan, CMO of People.ai, shares her unique tactics for tracking conversions, understanding digital journeys, and using tools like Hotjar and UserTesting.com to create a highly personalized, multithreaded experience.

She emphasizes that multithreading deals involving engaging multiple organizational stakeholders can significantly increase the win rate by 34%. Mariana argues that understanding the re...

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In today's digital landscape, personalized user experiences are desirable and necessary.

Mario D'Agostino, VP of Product and Product Analytics at FanDuel, is a seasoned veteran in the tech industry who understands the value of leveraging real-time data and probability algorithms to create personalized user experiences.

FanDuel is the biggest online real money gaming company and the leading sports booking app ...

  • RevOps has been getting a lot of hype recently. The 2023 LinkedIn Jobs on the Rise Report, even called RevOps, is the fastest-growing career opportunity in the US. But what’s with the traction for a seemingly unexplored and mysterious role? Is it just another fad? Or is the speed of the bandwagon warranted? 

    We invited Ahmed Chowdhury, Sr. Director of Global Revenue Operations at Data.ai, Darrell Alfonso, Director of M...

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    2023 will be a fascinating time for marketing and tech, and you may be wondering how to build and optimize your stack.

    In this episode, Join Dan McGaw and industry leaders Jon Miller, CMO of Demandbase, and Adam Greco, Product evangelist for Amplitude, as they discuss the most important tech stack trends you must consider to win big and boost revenues in 2023.

    It’s no secret that the marketing technology landscape is co...

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    November 30, 2022 2 mins

    The Stack team is taking a break to spend time with our friends and family over the holiday season. We’ll be back in late January with more episodes all about killer marketing strategies and the tools making them possible.


    In the meantime, check out the details for our upcoming live recording! Webinar: How to Build Your Marketing Stack in 2023.

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    “Building an ecosystem is hard,” says Scott, VP of Platform and Ecosystem at HubSpot, “You got to think bigger than just the marketplace.”


    In this episode, Scott and Dan dive deep into the inner workings of HubSpot’s partner strategies, how they have led them to create a dominant MarTech platform, and the tech stack they use to achieve their goals.


    Key Takeaways

    • Integration is vital to business success, and consol...
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    B2B communities are hot right now and for a good reason. Having a loyal group of people rallied around your business is a crazy useful resource for growth. Investing in community and learning is how Jack Foster, VP of Marketing at WorkRamp, is driving next-level growth. Being a part of an LMS platform means that Jack understands the value of both community and learning, which is why she’s so committed to investing in both ...

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    Despite being over 100 years old, Perdue Farms is still a beacon for the future of B2B and D2C business. Their e-commerce game is insanely impressive. From building out partner integrations that allow customers browsing recipes on their site to export the ingredients list into a cart at their local partner outlets, to partnering with Samsung to sell Perdue products from smart fridges, Perdue is already living in the future...

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