#162: Events | Using VIP Dinners to Drive Pipeline with Natalie Taylor
Jul 29, 2024
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Natalie Taylor, Head of Marketing at Capsule, shares her inspiring journey from layoff to her dream job, leveraging LinkedIn for networking. She dives into the success of her intimate dinner strategy, which fosters genuine connections and drives business growth. Natalie also discusses the challenges of measuring influencer campaigns in B2B, her detailed approach to product launches, and the importance of aligning marketing and product teams. Her insights on transitioning to a product-led growth model are particularly enlightening for marketers.
Leveraging LinkedIn for sharing professional experiences can significantly enhance career prospects and lead to valuable networking opportunities.
Creating successful product launches demands clear messaging and strategic collaboration, particularly through engaging video content and influencer partnerships.
Intimate events, like curated dinner gatherings, foster meaningful connections and lead generation by creating supportive environments for open discussions among industry professionals.
Deep dives
Importance of LinkedIn for Career Growth
Being active on LinkedIn can significantly impact career opportunities, especially in marketing. Regular posts about experiences and insights can increase visibility and open doors to new roles and partnerships. The speaker shares personal success stories, emphasizing how LinkedIn led to job offers and public speaking engagements. This highlights the platform's value for professionals seeking to connect and showcase their expertise.
Choosing the Right Work Environment
Selecting roles based on the work environment and the people involved is crucial for career satisfaction. The speaker expresses a preference for start-ups over large corporations, emphasizing the importance of working with great managers. Personal experiences reveal that collaborative and hands-on settings foster professional growth. If the company's mission aligns with personal interests, that synergy can enhance overall job satisfaction.
Effective Product Launch Strategies
Successful product launches require focused strategies and well-defined messaging. The team adopted an engaging approach by creating a launch video, which served as their main asset to communicate the product's benefits clearly. Collaborating with influencers amplified their reach and forged connections in the industry. The speaker's enthusiasm for product launches is evident, as these initiatives create an opportunity for momentum and increased visibility.
Leveraging Influencer Partnerships
Working with influencers can significantly enhance product visibility and drive user engagement. The speaker recounts a partnership with an influencer, who generated substantial engagement through relatable and compelling content about the product. This bottom-up approach to influencer marketing demonstrates that even creators with smaller followings can yield impressive results. Establishing these connections fosters a community, generating authentic conversations around the product.
Building Relationships Through In-Person Events
Hosting intimate dinners for industry professionals can effectively build relationships and generate leads. The structured format encourages sharing experiences and challenges, creating a supportive community atmosphere. Inviting existing customers helps provide validation for the product, making prospects more receptive to discussions. Creative follow-ups, like sharing photos and encouraging social media posts, further extend the connection and foster future opportunities.
Dave is joined by Natalie Taylor, Head of Marketing at Capsule. Natalie shares her journey from getting laid off to finding her dream job through LinkedIn, and how she’s now building meaningful customer relationships through intimate in-person events at Capsule.
Natalie and Dave cover:
The “intimate dinner strategy” Natalie is running and how it drives growth for Capsule
Challenges to measuring influencer campaigns in B2B and her approach to choosing who to work with
Her step-by-step process to a successful product launch
Timestamps
(00:00) - - Intro
(05:58) - - Natalie’s Marketing Career Path
(10:05) - - Loving the Product Makes You A Better Marketer
(12:59) - - Product Launches and Growth
(14:58) - - Keys to a Successful Video Strategy
(18:01) - - Coordinating Launch Projects with Marketing and Product
(23:45) - - B2B Influencer Outreach
(29:27) - - Influencer Measurement Challenges
(34:32) - - Curated Dinner Strategy
(38:07) - - Lead Generation and Outreach with Apollo
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