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B2B Revenue Vitals

RV147 - The Role of Data in Product-Led Growth | Chris Walker Weekly episode 5

Feb 23, 2024
Chris Walker discusses the evolving landscape of Product-Led Growth and challenges traditional sales-led approaches. He presents real-world instances where a hybrid model may be beneficial, emphasizing data-backed rationale for reassessing go-to-market strategies. The podcast chapters explore empowering buyers, optimizing sales processes, and reframing investments for pipeline growth, highlighting the importance of integrating data for enhanced growth strategies.
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Quick takeaways

  • A hybrid PLG and sales-led model may divert valuable leads, prolong sales cycles, and inflate customer acquisition costs.
  • The conversion rates and revenue generation from free trials in a PLG model are significantly lower compared to demo conversions.

Deep dives

Challenges of Product-Led Growth Implementations

Many companies are facing challenges with implementing Product-Led Growth (PLG) strategies. While some are transitioning from traditional enterprise selling to PLG due to market dynamics and its perceived benefits, others are struggling to balance PLG with sales-assisted models. Several audits have revealed instances where companies were advised to deprioritize their PLG motion, as it was diverting 90% of valuable demand away from sales.

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