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Transforming B2B Sales: Ray Hartjen on Transparency, Digital Strategies, and Buyer Experiences
Caroline Biesalski chats with Ray Hartjen, writer and musician, about the evolving B2B marketing scene, focusing on transparent pricing. They discuss the shift to digital-first strategies, driven by changing buyer demographics and self-service options. Key topics include the importance of peer reviews, transparent pricing, and overcoming challenges. Ray shares insights on applying B2C lessons to enhance B2B experiences and the role of gated content in lead generation. The episode highlights the need for expertise and a content strategy in B2B marketing, ending with final thoughts and a call to action, emphasizing a beginner's mindset.
Key Points
- Transparent pricing on B2B websites is becoming inevitable and those who delay will fall significantly behind their competition.
- Millennials and Gen Z buyers, who are digital natives, expect self-service options and peer reviews as part of their B2B buying journey, influenced by their B2C experiences.
- A successful B2B strategy should focus on providing value through content, facilitating the buyer's journey by meeting them where they are, and continuously adapting based on feedback and changing buyer behaviors.
Meet Ray Hartjen Mission Viejo, CA, USA
- Website: https://rayhartjen.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rayhartjen/
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