First Marketing Hire B2B: Build the Team Right
First marketing hire B2B firms struggle with. Kurt Schmidt breaks down when to hire full-time vs. Fractional and how to avoid costly misfires.
April 13, 2026
Practical strategies for scaling your agency with margin and sanity
First Marketing Hire B2B: Build the Team Right
First marketing hire B2B firms struggle with. Kurt Schmidt breaks down when to hire full-time vs. Fractional and how to avoid costly misfires.
April 13, 2026
B2B Content Marketing Strategy That Actually Works
B2B content marketing strategy fails when firms post blogs and call it done. Kurt Schmidt breaks down the content mix, measurement, and trust frameworks that drive real.
April 13, 2026
Lead Magnet Examples That Work: 16 Real Campaign Breakdowns
Lead magnet examples include checklists, templates, and calculators that solve specific problems. Match format to funnel stage for higher conversions.
March 30, 2026
What Is Lead Qualification and How to Do It Right
Lead qualification is the process of assessing which prospects are worth pursuing by evaluating their fit, budget, authority, and timeline before sales investment.
March 30, 2026
How to Write a Case Study That Drives Results
How to write a case study follows a problem-solution-outcome structure. Learn to interview clients, document measurable results, and build trust with prospects.
March 30, 2026
Sales Enablement Tools That Actually Drive Revenue in 2026
Sales enablement tools centralize content, training, and analytics so reps find the right materials fast: 65% currently can't locate content to send prospects.
March 30, 2026
What Is a Qualified Lead? Definition, Criteria, and How to Use Them
Qualified leads are potential customers vetted for budget, authority, need, and timing (BANT) who show real buying intent beyond casual interest.
March 30, 2026
Marketing Funnel Stages for B2B Companies [With Examples]
The 5 marketing funnel stages mapped for B2B teams: awareness, interest, consideration, conversion, and retention. Includes real examples and the metrics that matter at each stage.
March 30, 2026
Agency Business Development: Stop Chasing, Start Attracting
Business development doesn’t suck because you’re bad at it: it sucks because you don’t have a system. This post breaks down how agencies can stop.
October 20, 2025