B2B Marketing with Dave Gerhardt

Alex Minor is a podcast producer, video marketing strategist, and founder of Eye AM Media. Alex specializes in helping businesses harness the power of video content to reach their dream customers. Alex, originally from a music and audio engineering background, shifted his focus to the realm of video and social media as he started to work with clients and figure out what's working on YouTube, LinkedIn, TikTok, and other social media channels today.

Key Topics and Timestamps from this episode:

00:00:00 - Introduction
00:01:15 - The significance of first impressions in video content
00:02:30 - Alex Minor's transition from music to video content creation
00:04:00 - Addressing misconceptions about video for businesses
00:06:10 - Developing an effective video strategy
00:08:20 - Revisiting and repurposing old content
00:10:35 - Scriptwriting techniques for video
00:12:45 - Overcoming "expert blindness" to create valuable content
00:15:00 - Workflow management with Asana
00:16:50 - The importance of a compelling opening hook
00:18:30 - Cat discussion interlude
00:19:05 - The crucial nature of the video script’s first line
00:20:25 - Pros and cons of introducing oneself in short-form videos
00:22:00 - Ideal length for short-form scripts
00:24:15 - The power of conveying information in short videos
00:26:30 - Recording techniques for seamless videos
00:28:45 - The role of practice and memorization in short-form video delivery
00:31:00 - Filming and editing times for creating perfect videos
00:33:25 - Alex Minor on LinkedIn
00:34:40 - Potential for a follow-up episode
00:35:50 - Selecting the right social media platforms for content distribution
00:38:05 - The concept of "being a broken record" in content delivery
00:40:20 - Short form content challenges and strategic uses
00:42:30 - Video podcasting trends and benefits
00:44:45 - The evolving landscape of podcast distribution
00:47:00 - Podcasting as a business strategy
00:49:15 - Alternative podcast content creation strategies
00:51:30 - Commentary podcasts and reacting to content
00:53:45 - Ideas for generating content and using tools like Chat GPT

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Today's episode is brought to you by Customer.io.

You know that feeling when you open your inbox, and it’s just... noise? Bad marketing. Spam. Most companies are out here just talking at customers, not talking to them.

Marketing messages should do more than just land in an inbox – they should create impact and drive real engagement.

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And the best part is that it’s all automated, so you’re not just blasting campaigns and hoping for the best. You’re running a machine that delivers real, human engagement at scale.

7,000+ brands already trust Customer.io to make their marketing feel less like noise and more like connection.

Join them by visiting Customer.io to get started.

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Thanks to my friends at hatch.fm for producing this episode and handling all of the Exit Five podcast production.

• They give you unlimited podcast editing and strategy for your B2B podcast.
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Anthony Kennada is is co-founder & CEO of AudiencePlus, a company building software, content, and community to help businesses become media companies. Prior to founding AudiencePlus, Anthony served as the CMO of Hopin, Front, and Gainsight.

Thanks to Demandwell, our presenting sponsor for the Exit Five podcast.

https://www.demandwell.com/

Demandwell is the best SEO solution for B2B SaaS marketers. They’ve helped customers like Lessonly drive 40% of their revenue from organic search. And they helped Terminus’s make organic search their number one source of demos

Here’s how it works:

1. Results: Demandwell is built for driving the outcomes that b2b marketers care about - demand, traffic, leads, and revenue.
2. Ease and control: Junior team members can follow recommended steps in the platform, while experts can customize and maintain full control over their work.
3. Speed: With everything in one platform, Demandwell helps you crank out content that ranks and drives leads in minutes rather than hours.

SEO expert or not, you should give Demandwell a try, and listeners of the Exit Five podcast can get a free competitive SEO Audit to see how you’re ranking relative to your competitors

Go to demandwell.com/fomo to get your free SEO consultation today.

Thanks to my friends at hatch.fm for producing the podcast for me. They give you unlimited podcast editing and strategy for your B2B podcast.

Get unlimited podcast editing and on-demand strategy for one low monthly cost. Just upload your episode, and they take care of the rest.

Send guest pitches and ideas to [email protected]
Join the Exit Five Newsletter here: https://www.exitfive.com/newsletter
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***

Today's episode is brought to you by Customer.io.

You know that feeling when you open your inbox, and it’s just... noise? Bad marketing. Spam. Most companies are out here just talking at customers, not talking to them.

Marketing messages should do more than just land in an inbox – they should create impact and drive real engagement.

Customer.io helps companies send smarter, more personalized messages using first-party data. Their platform enables brands to reach customers at the right time, in the right place, on the right channel—whether that’s email, SMS, push notifications, or beyond.

And the best part is that it’s all automated, so you’re not just blasting campaigns and hoping for the best. You’re running a machine that delivers real, human engagement at scale.

7,000+ brands already trust Customer.io to make their marketing feel less like noise and more like connection.

Join them by visiting Customer.io to get started.

***

Thanks to my friends at hatch.fm for producing this episode and handling all of the Exit Five podcast production.

• They give you unlimited podcast editing and strategy for your B2B podcast.
• Get unlimited podcast editing and on-demand strategy for one low monthly cost. Just upload your episode, and they take care of the rest.
• Visit hatch.fm to learn more

I did a live Q&A with a bunch of DGMG members in December 2021 and we hit on a range of topics from hiring to attribution to career growth and more. This is 45 minutes all over the map in marketing if you're into that kind of stuff.

Send guest pitches and ideas to [email protected]
Join the Exit Five Newsletter here: https://www.exitfive.com/newsletter
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***

Today's episode is brought to you by Customer.io.

You know that feeling when you open your inbox, and it’s just... noise? Bad marketing. Spam. Most companies are out here just talking at customers, not talking to them.

Marketing messages should do more than just land in an inbox – they should create impact and drive real engagement.

Customer.io helps companies send smarter, more personalized messages using first-party data. Their platform enables brands to reach customers at the right time, in the right place, on the right channel—whether that’s email, SMS, push notifications, or beyond.

And the best part is that it’s all automated, so you’re not just blasting campaigns and hoping for the best. You’re running a machine that delivers real, human engagement at scale.

7,000+ brands already trust Customer.io to make their marketing feel less like noise and more like connection.

Join them by visiting Customer.io to get started.

***

Thanks to my friends at hatch.fm for producing this episode and handling all of the Exit Five podcast production.

• They give you unlimited podcast editing and strategy for your B2B podcast.
• Get unlimited podcast editing and on-demand strategy for one low monthly cost. Just upload your episode, and they take care of the rest.
• Visit hatch.fm to learn more

Dave is joined by Chris Walker (CEO, Refine Labs) to share a scientific process/framework you can use to build, prove, and scale marketing programs they call Revenue R&D. This is a great listen for anyone thinking about marketing planning, where to make bets for the year, how to prove new channels, and how to think like an executive when it comes to revenue generation.

Thanks to Demandwell, our presenting sponsor for the Exit Five podcast.

https://www.demandwell.com/

Demandwell is the best SEO solution for B2B SaaS marketers. They’ve helped customers like Lessonly drive 40% of their revenue from organic search. And they helped Terminus’s make organic search their number one source of demos

Here’s how it works:

1. Results: Demandwell is built for driving the outcomes that b2b marketers care about - demand, traffic, leads, and revenue.
2. Ease and control: Junior team members can follow recommended steps in the platform, while experts can customize and maintain full control over their work.
3. Speed: With everything in one platform, Demandwell helps you crank out content that ranks and drives leads in minutes rather than hours.

SEO expert or not, you should give Demandwell a try, and listeners of the Exit Five podcast can get a free competitive SEO Audit to see how you’re ranking relative to your competitors

Go to demandwell.com/fomo to get your free SEO consultation today.

Thanks to my friends at hatch.fm for producing the podcast for me. They give you unlimited podcast editing and strategy for your B2B podcast.

Get unlimited podcast editing and on-demand strategy for one low monthly cost. Just upload your episode, and they take care of the rest.

Send guest pitches and ideas to [email protected]
Join the Exit Five Newsletter here: https://www.exitfive.com/newsletter
Check out the Exit Five job board: https://jobs.exitfive.com/
Become an Exit Five member: https://community.exitfive.com/checkout/exit-five-membership

***

Today's episode is brought to you by Customer.io.

You know that feeling when you open your inbox, and it’s just... noise? Bad marketing. Spam. Most companies are out here just talking at customers, not talking to them.

Marketing messages should do more than just land in an inbox – they should create impact and drive real engagement.

Customer.io helps companies send smarter, more personalized messages using first-party data. Their platform enables brands to reach customers at the right time, in the right place, on the right channel—whether that’s email, SMS, push notifications, or beyond.

And the best part is that it’s all automated, so you’re not just blasting campaigns and hoping for the best. You’re running a machine that delivers real, human engagement at scale.

7,000+ brands already trust Customer.io to make their marketing feel less like noise and more like connection.

Join them by visiting Customer.io to get started.

***

Thanks to my friends at hatch.fm for producing this episode and handling all of the Exit Five podcast production.

• They give you unlimited podcast editing and strategy for your B2B podcast.
• Get unlimited podcast editing and on-demand strategy for one low monthly cost. Just upload your episode, and they take care of the rest.
• Visit hatch.fm to learn more

Dave is joined by John Short, Founder & CEO of Compound Growth Marketing. John spent a decade as a B2B SaaS marketer at LogMeIn, Yesware, and Workable before starting is his own full-funnel marketing agency in 2018. John is focused on helping companies find the right strategy in order to grow, as opposed to just blindly picking from a menu of marketing tactics. His company helps B2B marketers with everything from infrastructure (marketing ops and analytics), customer acquisition, funnel optimization, and scaling growth.

Thanks to Demandwell, our presenting sponsor for the Exit Five podcast.

https://www.demandwell.com/

Demandwell is the best SEO solution for B2B SaaS marketers. They’ve helped customers like Lessonly drive 40% of their revenue from organic search. And they helped Terminus’s make organic search their number one source of demos

Here’s how it works:

1. Results: Demandwell is built for driving the outcomes that b2b marketers care about - demand, traffic, leads, and revenue.
2. Ease and control: Junior team members can follow recommended steps in the platform, while experts can customize and maintain full control over their work.
3. Speed: With everything in one platform, Demandwell helps you crank out content that ranks and drives leads in minutes rather than hours.

SEO expert or not, you should give Demandwell a try, and listeners of the Exit Five podcast can get a free competitive SEO Audit to see how you’re ranking relative to your competitors

Go to demandwell.com/fomo to get your free SEO consultation today.

Thanks to my friends at hatch.fm for producing the podcast for me. They give you unlimited podcast editing and strategy for your B2B podcast.

Get unlimited podcast editing and on-demand strategy for one low monthly cost. Just upload your episode, and they take care of the rest.

Send guest pitches and ideas to [email protected]
Join the Exit Five Newsletter here: https://www.exitfive.com/newsletter
Check out the Exit Five job board: https://jobs.exitfive.com/
Become an Exit Five member: https://community.exitfive.com/checkout/exit-five-membership

***

Today's episode is brought to you by Customer.io.

You know that feeling when you open your inbox, and it’s just... noise? Bad marketing. Spam. Most companies are out here just talking at customers, not talking to them.

Marketing messages should do more than just land in an inbox – they should create impact and drive real engagement.

Customer.io helps companies send smarter, more personalized messages using first-party data. Their platform enables brands to reach customers at the right time, in the right place, on the right channel—whether that’s email, SMS, push notifications, or beyond.

And the best part is that it’s all automated, so you’re not just blasting campaigns and hoping for the best. You’re running a machine that delivers real, human engagement at scale.

7,000+ brands already trust Customer.io to make their marketing feel less like noise and more like connection.

Join them by visiting Customer.io to get started.

***

Thanks to my friends at hatch.fm for producing this episode and handling all of the Exit Five podcast production.

• They give you unlimited podcast editing and strategy for your B2B podcast.
• Get unlimited podcast editing and on-demand strategy for one low monthly cost. Just upload your episode, and they take care of the rest.
• Visit hatch.fm to learn more