In this episode, we chat with Nick Abraham, a cold email expert and the founder of LeapWord. Nick shared his insights on running a successful agency in the B2B lead gen space, sending over 1.5 million emails per month across his clients. We also discussed the importance of having a solid offer, the technical aspects of setting up cold email campaigns, and strategies for improving deliverability and response rates.

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(00:05:33) The core thing for successful cold emailing is having a solid offer that actually solves the pain point of the market you're selling to.

(00:11:36) Using intent signals like scraping LinkedIn followers or job postings can significantly improve the effectiveness of cold email campaigns.

(00:17:46) Auto-creating accounts for potential customers and inviting them to try the product can be an effective lead generation strategy.

(00:20:00) When managing cold email campaigns, it's more effective to focus on the contact-to-lead ratio rather than open rates or reply rates.

(00:33:07) Creating content, especially video content, can significantly improve conversion rates and build trust with potential clients in the agency space.

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In this episode we chat with Jon Chee from Excedr and went deep on how he's succeeding in the competitive biotech space. Jon shared how their podcast blew up to 40,000 monthly downloads in less than a year, transforming their business with inbound leads and partnership opportunities from billion-dollar companies.

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(00:04:22) The Biotech Startups podcast aims to democratize information and demystify the journey from zero to one for researchers in the life sciences.

(00:08:10) People are craving authentic, behind-closed-doors conversations in public, which is driving the success of podcasts like Biotech Startups.

(00:16:54) The podcast has given Excedr a platform to empower their community and create connections that wouldn't have happened otherwise.

(00:34:03) Platform technologies in biotech allow companies to have multiple shots on goal instead of banking on a single drug candidate.

(00:39:18) Modern biotech startups have access to diverse funding options, including grants, fee-for-service, corporate investments, and non-dilutive financing.

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In the Pit Podcast with Cody Schneider

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Summary

In this episode, Will Martin from Founder Video discusses LinkedIn advertising strategies and the evolving landscape of B2B marketing. The conversation covers the effectiveness of thought leader ads, the importance of video content on LinkedIn, and innovative approaches to combining organic and paid strategies. Will shares insights on targeting, budgeting, and measuring the impact of LinkedIn campaigns on sales pipelines.

Key Takeaway Timestamps:

(00:37) Thought Leader Ads on LinkedIn allow personal profile posts to be promoted as ads, maintaining social proof and engagement.

(06:05) Engagement objective is generally more effective than brand awareness for Thought Leader Ads campaigns.

(12:29) LinkedIn is rolling out a TikTok-like feed, creating opportunities for video content creators in the B2B space.

(21:39) Generating significant pipeline from LinkedIn ads is possible with relatively low ad spend when executed effectively.

(28:09) The future of B2B sales may involve a shift from traditional SDR roles to more content creation and thought leadership positions.

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