7 Marketing Lessons from HubSpot’s CMO Kipp Bodnar
Sep 18, 2023
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Kipp Bodnar, HubSpot CMO, shares 7 marketing lessons he used to grow the company from $10M to $1.7B. He discusses providing 10x value, being a transformational business, optimizing pricing and packaging, and the importance of distribution strategy.
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Delivering exceptional value to customers by providing 10 times the value of competitors
Setting themselves apart by focusing on being different rather than just better than competitors
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Lesson 1: Seeking 10x Returns
Kip Bodner, Chief Marketing Officer at HubSpot, shares the importance of seeking 10x value for customers. He explains that HubSpot's early success was driven by their commitment to providing 10 times the value of competitors. For example, they offered free stock photos to SMBs instead of charging high fees for stock photography. The principle of delivering exceptional value has consistently guided their decision-making process.
Lesson 2: Being Different Rather Than Better
HubSpot's success was also fueled by their decision to focus on being different rather than just better than competitors. While other companies emphasized their product features, HubSpot championed the concept of inbound marketing. By offering educational content and teaching people how to do inbound marketing, they gained trust and grew their brand. This strategic choice set them apart from competitors and contributed to their significant growth.
Lesson 3: Leveraging Pricing and Packaging
HubSpot's innovative pricing strategy significantly boosted their sales. They transitioned from a flat fee model to a variable fee model based on the number of email contacts customers had. This allowed HubSpot to capture more value from power users while offsetting cancellations. By aligning the pricing model with the perceived value of the product, they were able to achieve faster growth.
Today’s guest is HubSpot CMO Kipp Bodnar. He’s helped HubSpot grow from a $10 million company to a $1.7 billion company. Kipp reveals how in today’s Nudge. Tune in to hear the 7 marketing lessons he used to grow Hubspot.