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The Top 20%: Lessons on Scaling in the B2B SaaS Market

Force Management

A recent piece by McKinsey notes that 80% of startups who landed Series A funding failed within eight years (n=3164). Using interviews with B2B SaaS leaders who beat those odds by scaling from startup to over $100MM in ARR, McKinsey's recent playbook examines how these companies set up their organizations, common challenges they overcame and the actions leaders can use to emulate these pathways to success.

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How to use generative AI to reduce friction and convert car buyers

Martech

Hispanic consumers represent a significant economic force in the U.S. today. Yet, they often face barriers in accessing mainstream financial services, particularly when purchasing vehicles essential to their household mobility and economic opportunity. To address these barriers, we are testing a generative AI-powered pre-approval bot to help potential car buyers confidently navigate the loan process without the intimidation of sharing private information.

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Digital Sales Mastery: Building Trust in the Modern Era feat. Neil Cameron

Sales Gravy

On this episode of The Sales Gravy Podcast, host Jeb Blount Jr. and guest Neil Cameron discuss the evolving landscape of B2B sales, focusing on how to adapt to millennial buyers, the importance of authenticity in digital sales, and strategies for building trust in the modern sales environment. Neil emphasizes the significance of understanding buyer psychology in today's digital age.

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AI-powered martech news and releases: October 31

Martech

Do consumers trust AI? Maybe? 60% of consumers believe AI is trustworthy, according to a new survey by CouponCabin. 52% are more concerned than excited about AI in daily life, according to Pew. Do they trust companies to use AI? A bit if you’re a tech company, barely at all if you’re not. An average of 40% of U.S. consumers said they trust OpenAI, Google, Apple, Microsoft, Samsung and Amazon to use AI, according to a Lippincott survey.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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How to Persist and Win Large Clients: Proven Strategies for B2B Sales

Iannarino

Securing large clients in B2B sales takes more than skill; it requires strategy, patience, and resilience.

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Grow Your AI Expertise With These Podcasts From the Trailblazer Community

Salesforce

Discover AI trends from these Salesforce AI podcasts Learn about role-specific AI tools and benefits Explore tips from Salesforce MVP AI podcasts Grow your AI skills Whether you’re all in on artificial intelligence (AI) or still deciding where you land, one thing is clear: AI is transforming how we work. According to a recent workplace AI trends report , “Executive urgency to incorporate AI tools into business operations has increased 7x over the past six months and is now a top concern, above i

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New horizons for data-driven direct mail marketing

Martech

People may not need to actually lick stamps any more but they are still sending and receiving mail. Often they receive mail with joy. Consider how things have changed. “Thirty years ago, when you received an email you got excited. Your mailbox was just full of junk mail at the time.” That would be your physical mailbox, of course. “Now it’s kind of the opposite.

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6 Of The Most Common Mistakes I See First Time SaaS Founders Make

SaaStr

What are the most common mistakes I see first time SaaS founders make? Second-time SaaS founders make other mistakes. They think they know more than they do. They spend too much. They often struggle to do things a new way. First-time founders have many positives. But they also make mistakes we tend not to make with experience. Here’s what I see most often, the Top 6 Mistakes First Time SaaS Founders Make: Incomplete understanding of business model, and how it will scale.

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ChatGPT search officially launches

Martech

Some ChatGPT users can now search the web with ChatGPT search, OpenAI announced today. ChatGPT has been able to search the web for several months , but today’s update is part of OpenAI’s larger push into AI search. OpenAI’s ChatGPT search has an opportunity to challenge Google’s search monopoly with a much different user experience (e.g., less clutter, less search features, no ads).

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How genAI can fill the trust gap for brands

Martech

Brands suffering from a trust deficit might be wary of adding new tools to customer experience. There’s reason to believe genAI, when done right, can build trust — when done transparently. Sixty percent of customers said because of advances in AI, brands need to improve trustworthiness, according to a new Salesforce survey, “State of the AI Connected Customer.” The trust gap.

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The Intersection of AI and Sales: Personalization Without Compromise

Speaker: Jesse Hunter and Brynn Chadwick

Today’s buyers expect more than generic outreach–they want relevant, personalized interactions that address their specific needs. For sales teams managing hundreds or thousands of prospects, however, delivering this level of personalization without automation is nearly impossible. The key is integrating AI in a way that enhances customer engagement rather than making it feel robotic.

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How search analytics can tailor messaging and maximize performance

Martech

Within any brand’s marketing mix, you’ll likely find a focus on ranking in Google. This has been a cornerstone of digital strategy for years — and with good reason. Organic search remains a key touchpoint in many customer journeys. Google’s commanding market share of mobile (82%) and desktop search (95%), speaks to its influence. However, the digital landscape and consumer behavior are evolving.

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This is what the ‘typical’ martech replacement looks like

Martech

Marketing organizations make changes to their martech stacks all the time. After all, there are more than 14,000 martech applications on the market, and licenses are constantly coming up for renewal. We all know there’s no such thing as a “typical” martech app replacement. If you work in B2B marketing, you’re well aware of the complexity of the B2B purchase process, especially in B2B tech.

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