49. How To Become A Strategic Marketer | Chloe's Story

What is the best B2B marketing strategy to get leads in 2025? It’s one of the most common questions I get asked as a B2B marketer. I teach how to chose the best b2b strategies for your business in my marketing strategy course 👉 https://b2bjade.com/breakthrough-academy With so much noise out there - AI trends, shiny new tools, and tactics popping up daily - it’s no wonder marketers feel overwhelmed.But here’s the thing: It’s not about chasing every new trend.In this episode, I’m breaking down:👉 How to step back and think strategically, instead of jumping straight into tactics👉 Why the fundamentals matter more than the latest trends👉 My foundational strategies that every B2B marketer should focus on first👉 Practical advice on where to start - and what to avoidIf you’re feeling pulled in too many directions, this episode will help you cut through the noise and focus on what actually works.And remember - no one can tell you the “best” strategy without knowing your business, but I’ll show you how to find the answer yourself.🎓 Want more guidance on building a strategic marketing plan?Check out B2B Breakthrough Academy - my programme designed to help marketers move from being reactive to strategic.👉 Learn more https://b2bjade.com/breakthrough-academy 💬 Let me know in the comments: What’s your biggest challenge when it comes to building a marketing strategy?

The most common thing I hear from B2B marketers?“Why don’t our leaders get what we do?”“Why don’t they respect my time?”In this episode, I’m sharing a fresh way to reframe how you see your leaders - inspired (weirdly) by Harvey and Louis from Suits.Because what I’ve learned is this:It’s not always about you.Most of the behaviour that frustrates us from the top comes from their own story - not yours.Inside my course, B2B Breakthrough Academy, we go deep on this - not just the strategy building side, but the mindset shifts that help you show up with clarity, confidence and get heard by leadership.🎓 Check out B2B Breakthrough Academy:👉 https://b2bjade.com/breakthrough-academy

In this special episode, I’m sitting down with Chloe - a B2B Breakthrough Academy graduate who went from overwhelmed b2b marketer to confident and able to write a b2b marketing strategy.Learn more about B2B Breakthrough Academy 👉 https://b2bjade.com/breakthrough-academy Get my 6 Step Strategy Guide Freebie 👉 https://b2bjade.com/resources#6-steps-freebieWe talk about: - What her role looked like before joining the course- The biggest mindset shifts she made- How she used the frameworks and templates to completely change how she shows up at work- What surprised her the most about the process- What advice she’d give to any marketers feeling stuck or not taken seriouslyThis isn’t just a course testimonial - it’s a real, behind-the-scenes look at what happens when you finally stop firefighting and start marketing strategically.🎓 Want to speed up the journey?Check out B2B Breakthrough Academy - my marketing strategy course specifically built for b2b marketers looking to get more strategic. All the details are here 👉 https://b2bjade.com/breakthrough-academy #b2bmarketing #b2bmarketingstrategy #businessmarketing #b2bmarketingplan

If you've been struggling to know what to focus on to get respect and results in your b2b marketing job, this episode has got the answers you need!Learn more about B2B Breakthrough Academy 👉 https://b2bjade.com/breakthrough-academy Get my 6 Step Strategy Guide Freebie 👉 https://b2bjade.com/resources#6-steps-freebieIf I had to start over as a B2B marketing manager, this is exactly what I’d focus on:- How to build internal relationships fast- How to get the insights you need for strategy- How to earn respect and avoid becoming a tactical to-do listI’m breaking down the early mistakes I made, what I’d do differently, and how to take control of your role from Day 1. Whether you're stepping into your first B2B role or just want a strategic reset - this one’s for you.🎓 Want to speed up the journey?Check out B2B Breakthrough Academy - my marketing strategy course specifically built for Marketing Managers looking to level up strategically. All the details are here 👉 https://b2bjade.com/breakthrough-academy Download my freebie 6 steps marketing strategy guide and video training: https://b2bjade.com/resources#6-steps-freebie #b2bmarketing #b2bmarketingstrategy #businessmarketing #b2bmarketingplan

If you're a Marketing Manager who's been stuck on the hamster wheel of tasks, drowning in operational work, and wondering how you'll ever progress - this episode is for you.Learn more about B2B Breakthrough Academy 👉 https://b2bjade.com/breakthrough-academyGet my 6 Step Strategy Guide Freebie 👉 https://b2bjade.com/resources#6-steps-freebieThe jump from Marketing Manager to Marketing Director isn't just about seniority or managing more people. It's about shifting your mindset and understanding how to move from tactical execution to strategic leadership. In this video, I'm going to unpack exactly how to:Think and act strategically—even when your role feels purely operational.Demonstrate your strategic thinking to leaders and win their respect.Identify the gaps between your current marketing role and the strategic skills required for senior leadership.Show leadership you're ready for more, without burning out or getting stuck.I'll also share my own experience of navigating this tricky leap, plus practical steps you can take right now to start positioning yourself as a strategic marketing leader.🎓 Want to speed up the journey?Check out B2B Breakthrough Academy - my marketing strategy course specifically built for Marketing Managers looking to level up strategically. All the details are here 👉 https://b2bjade.com/breakthrough-academy

Building a marketing plan can feel overwhelming, especially when you're doing everything you were asked but still not seeing results. If you're a B2B marketing manager feeling stuck, frustrated, or misunderstood—this episode is for you.I'm sharing practical advice from nearly two decades of B2B marketing experience, including:• The real reason your B2B marketing efforts aren't landing.• How to clearly demonstrate marketing's value to your leadership and sales teams.• Simple changes you can make today to get better results from your strategy.► 📘 FREE 6-STEP MARKETING STRATEGY GUIDE WITH VIDEO TRAINING: https://b2bjade.com/resources#6-steps-freebie► JOIN B2B BREAKTHROUGH ACADEMY (Next cohort starting April 7th!): https://b2bjade.thrivecart.com/bba-independent/► VISIT MY WEBSITE: www.b2bjade.com ► Connect with me:» TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@b2bjade » INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/b2bjade/» LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/b2bjade/📌 Subscribe to my channel for practical B2B marketing insights that simplify strategy and deliver results.#b2bmarketing #b2bmarketingstrategy #b2bmarketingplan

What do you do when leadership hands you a long list of marketing 'priorities' without a clear strategy - and it feels impossible to execute as a small team, or even worse, you're by yourself?You don’t want to seem negative. You don’t want to look like you can’t do your job. But deep down, you know that tackling everything on that list will only lead to half-done projects, stress, and no real impact.This is something SO many B2B marketers struggle with - especially when leadership doesn’t fully understand what’s involved in executing a proper marketing strategy.In this episode, I’ll break down:✅ Why this happens (and why it’s not your fault)✅ What you should be doing instead to shift the focus from tasks to real business impact✅ How to push back without sounding negative (and actually get leaders on board)✅ My go-to approach for setting up your strategy with leadership buy-inIf you’re stuck in the cycle of endless marketing requests with no clear strategy, this one’s for you.👉 Need help getting strategic? Download my 6-Step B2B Marketing Strategy Guide for free: https://b2bjade.com/resources#6-steps-freebieDownload my Marketing Review template: https://b2bjade.myflodesk.com/marketingreview📌 And if you're ready to go all in, join B2B Breakthrough Academy – my step-by-step marketing strategy course: https://b2bjade.com/breakthrough-academy🔔 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more B2B marketing insights every week!#b2bmarketing #b2bmarketingstrategy #marketingstrategies

If you feel like leadership doesn’t take marketing seriously, you’re not imagining it. Marketing managers in B2B companies often find themselves stuck executing endless tasks instead of leading a real B2B marketing strategy. Links:► 📘 MARKETING REVIEW TEMPLATE FREEBIE: ⁠https://b2bjade.myflodesk.com/marketingreview► 🎙️ PODCAST EPISODE: DO WE NEED MARKETING TO GET SALES?⁠https://open.spotify.com/episode/0MOQ9Px32ICD2koyukL71X?si=xpT6_f3rQTePqC1QlUb3Lg► ENROLL IN THE ACADEMY:https://b2bjade.thrivecart.com/bba-independent/► LEARN MORE ABOUT B2B BREAKTHROUGH ACADEMY COURSE:https://b2bjade.com/breakthrough-academy ► 🤝 JOIN OUR COMMUNITY: » YOUTUBE: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@B2BJade » PODCAST:⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1ocoevu5ifQuJXPBNZYiWx?si=e0hgjbpnTwuS6ogIcqcLLA » TIKTOK: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@b2bjade » INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/b2bjade/ » LINKEDIN: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/b2bjade/When leadership doesn’t understand marketing’s role in growth, you’re left fighting for budget, clarity, and direction - while being asked at the end of the quarter: “Where are the leads?”🔎 In this video, I break down:✅ The biggest mistakes that keep B2B marketers stuck in ‘task mode’✅ Why leadership doesn’t see marketing as a growth driver✅ How to shift leadership’s mindset and create a strategic B2B marketing planIf you're a B2B marketing manager  tired of being overlooked, this video is for you. Drop a comment with your experience - have you struggled to get buy-in for B2B marketing strategy?🔔 Subscribe for more B2B marketing strategy advice, marketing plan tips, and leadership insights.#b2bmarketing #b2bmarketingstrategy #marketingmanager

If you're feeling stuck in your marketing career, you're not alone. For so many B2B marketing managers, the job that once felt exciting has turned into a never-ending cycle of tasks, requests, and fighting for budget. The creative spark that made you love marketing? It gets buried under sales demands, leadership pressure, and rigid corporate structures.But here’s the thing - you don’t have to settle and you really can fall back in love with marketing.► GRAB YOUR EARLY BIRD SEAT FOR MY "AI IN MARKETING" CRASH COURSE : ⁠https://b2b-breakthrough.circle.so/ch...► 📘 FREE 6-STEP MARKETING STRATEGY GUIDE WITH VIDEO TRAINING : ⁠https://b2bjade.myflodesk.com/6steps⁠► ENROL IN THE ACADEMY:https://b2bjade.thrivecart.com/bba-in... ► LEARN MORE ABOUT B2B BREAKTHROUGH ACADEMY COURSE:https://b2bjade.com/breakthrough-academy ► 🤝 JOIN OUR COMMUNITY: » YOUTUBE: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/ @B2BJade » PODCAST: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1ocoevu... » TIKTOK: ⁠  / b2bjade   » INSTAGRAM:  / b2bjade   » LINKEDIN: ⁠  / b2bjade   Marketing Review template freebie »https://b2bjade.myflodesk.com/marketi... __________ABOUT B2B JADEI've struggled a lot in my B2B marketing career and I almost left marketing because of it. But I've learned from my experiences over 18 years in B2B and now I want to share my experience with you. HERE'S MY STORY: ⁠https://b2bjade.com/about ⁠In this video, I’ll take you through:✅ Why so many b2b marketers lose their spark (and how to recognise the signs)✅ How I reignited my passion by reconnecting with my authentic self✅ The practical steps you can take today to bring energy back into your roleIf you’re feeling uninspired, overworked, or just disconnected from the strategic marketer you want to be, this is for you.📩 Drop a comment - what’s one thing that used to excite you about marketing that you want to reconnect with?🔔 Subscribe for more B2B marketing strategy tips, career advice, and real talk about the challenges we all face.#b2bmarketingstrategy#b2bmarketing#marketingcareers

Building a B2B marketing strategy can feel overwhelming when you're managing endless tasks from leadership and sales. With limited time and too much theory out there, creating a clear, practical marketing strategy can be difficult. This video breaks down exactly how to create a B2B marketing plan that works - without overcomplicating things. ► 📘 FREE 6-STEP MARKETING STRATEGY GUIDE WITH VIDEO TRAINING : ⁠https://b2bjade.myflodesk.com/6steps⁠ ► JOIN B2B BREAKTHROUGH ACADEMY COURSE: https://b2bjade.com/breakthrough-academy ► 🤝 JOIN OUR COMMUNITY: » YOUTUBE: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/ @B2BJade  » PODCAST: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1ocoevu5ifQuJXPBNZYiWx?si=e0hgjbpnTwuS6ogIcqcLLA » TIKTOK: ⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@b2bjade » INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/b2bjade/ » LINKEDIN: ⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/b2bjade/ Marketing Review template freebie » https://b2bjade.myflodesk.com/marketingreview __________ ABOUT B2B JADE I've struggled a lot in my B2B marketing career and I almost left marketing because of it. But I've learned from my experiences over 18 years in B2B and now I want to share my experience with you. HERE'S MY STORY: ⁠https://b2bjade.com/about ⁠ I want to help you find your voice and feel confident to stand up to leaders professionally by building assertiveness skills and developing your strategic marketing knowledge. What You’ll Learn in This Video: - My proven framework to structure your B2B marketing strategy - The key marketing activities that actually drive results - How to align marketing with sales and leadership expectations - Where to focus your efforts for lead generation and business growth - A step-by-step approach to creating a strategy for small teams Who This is For: - B2B marketing managers who need a clear, actionable strategy - Small business marketers looking for a structured marketing plan - Anyone responsible for B2B lead generation and business growth A strong B2B marketing strategy is essential in 2025. This video will help you move beyond ad-hoc tactics and build a plan that delivers real results. 📌 Subscribe to my channel for more practical B2B marketing insights and strategy tips. #b2bmarketingstrategy #b2bmarketing #b2marketingplan