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Brian Carroll

@brianjcarroll.com
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Founder @markempa | Author, Lead Generation for the Complex Sale | B2B marketing & GTM nerd | Dad of 3 | Chips & salsa purist 🌮 | Helping brands remove friction & connect with empathy | markempa.com

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Brian Carroll @brianjcarroll.com · 30/07/2026
B2B marketing used to be about building relationships. Now, it feels like we’re just optimizing for open rates and attribution models. What happened to being memorable? lttr.ai/Atnv6 #b2bgrowth #GTM #B2BMarketing
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Brian Carroll @brianjcarroll.com · 22/07/2026
Don’t let your headcount become your metric for progress. True growth comes from a culture that values accuracy and alignment. Deanna Ransom reveals the distinct edge precision brings. lttr.ai/AtX3G #GoToMarket #GTM #B2BMarketing
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Brian Carroll @brianjcarroll.com · 17/07/2026
Most B2B buyers make 70% of their decision before even talking to a vendor—want to know what really drives the other 30%? Scott Gillum exposes the untold story of the hidden buyer journey. lttr.ai/AtOHE #GTM #B2BMarketing #GoToMarket
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Brian Carroll @brianjcarroll.com · 17/07/2026
In the race to track every metric, are we sacrificing stories for spreadsheets? The best B2B brands aren’t just measurable — they’re memorable, the kind that make you pause and pay attention. lttr.ai/AtK6P #b2bgrowth #GTM #B2BMarketing
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Brian Carroll @brianjcarroll.com · 16/07/2026
Growth isn’t about how many people you can fit on your org chart; it’s about how precise every move is. In Deanna Ransom’s view, scaling smart always beats scaling big. lttr.ai/AtLyy #GoToMarket #GTM #B2BMarketing
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Brian Carroll @brianjcarroll.com · 16/07/2026
B2B brands have become obsessed with every click and conversion, but somewhere along the way, they’ve lost the spark that makes them unforgettable. When everything is measured, where’s the room for magic? lttr.ai/AtLpi #b2bgrowth #GTM #B2BMarketing
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Brian Carroll @brianjcarroll.com · 16/06/2026
Relying on MQLs is like expecting your favorite flavor every time you drop a coin. But marketing’s gotten more complicated, and it’s time to look beyond the MQL for what actually converts. lttr.ai/AsNA4 #GoToMarket #GTM #B2BMarketing
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Brian Carroll @brianjcarroll.com · 12/06/2026
You can’t keep turning the crank on the same outdated machine and expect fresh results. When the gumball machine breaks, it’s a wakeup call to rethink what really drives revenue. lttr.ai/AsFf4 #GoToMarket #GTM #B2BMarketing
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Brian Carroll @brianjcarroll.com · 11/06/2026
MQLs used to be the prize in every marketer’s machine, but the mechanism is jammed. If we want real growth, we need a new playbook for how leads are qualified—and how we nurture them. lttr.ai/AsDQE #GoToMarket #GTM #B2BMarketing
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Brian Carroll @brianjcarroll.com · 11/06/2026
The old ways of measuring leads are like shaking a broken gumball machine—there’s no guarantee what will come out. It’s time to stop counting gumballs and start focusing on meaningful engagement. lttr.ai/AsDKO #GoToMarket #GTM #B2BMarketing
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Brian Carroll @brianjcarroll.com · 30/01/2026
Personalization isn’t dropping a first name into an email; it’s about showing you get what’s at stake for your customer. That’s where most B2B marketing misses the mark. lttr.ai/AnfDD #b2bgrowth #GTM
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Brian Carroll @brianjcarroll.com · 28/01/2026
If your content isn’t following your buyer’s thought process, it’s already behind. Effective content mapping puts you in your audience’s shoes—anticipating questions, removing doubts, and moving them forward with confidence. lttr.ai/AnkRG #GoToMarket #GTM #B2BMarketing
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Brian Carroll @brianjcarroll.com · 27/01/2026
In every modern go-to-market system, trigger events are the invisible accelerators—they’re the moments when prospects move from passive to proactive, turning curiosity into genuine buying momentum. lttr.ai/Anh9E #sales #b2bmarketing #GTM
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Brian Carroll @brianjcarroll.com · 23/01/2026
Engagement metrics mean little if your audience can’t even tell how you solve their core problem. Most B2B marketing still misunderstands what truly drives action. lttr.ai/AnVY0 #b2bgrowth #GTM
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Brian Carroll @brianjcarroll.com · 16/01/2026
The B2B GTM Triangle: Why Alignment Beats Better Tech. lttr.ai/AnKkF #b2bmarketing #b2bgrowth #GTM
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Brian Carroll @brianjcarroll.com · 16/01/2026
Why Most B2B Marketing Still Misses the Point ▸ lttr.ai/AnKzc #b2bgrowth #GTM
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Brian Carroll @brianjcarroll.com · 13/01/2026
After years of watching smart teams burn energy on broken GTM systems, I finally wrote down what I believe. The GTM Clarity Manifesto. Sharing it here in case it resonates: ▸ lttr.ai/AmJBj #b2bgrowth #GTM
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Brian Carroll @brianjcarroll.com · 12/01/2026
Buyers feel misalignment before leaders see it. lttr.ai/AmJGu #b2bgrowth #GTM
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Brian Carroll @brianjcarroll.com · 13/12/2025
I’ve started writing GTM Clarity on Substack. It’s where I’m sharing what I’m seeing in the wild – what’s breaking GTM teams, what actually helps, and how to reduce friction across marketing, sales, and revenue. #gtm brianjcarroll.substack.com/subscribe?pa...
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Brian Carroll @brianjcarroll.com · 11/12/2025
The funnel didn’t die. We killed it. We optimized for MQLs until buyers tuned us out. Then we blamed the playbook. #gtm open.substack.com/pub/brianjca...
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The Funnel Didn’t Die. We Killed It.
We optimized for MQLs until buyers tuned us out. Then we blamed the playbook. This is what we do now.
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Brian Carroll @brianjcarroll.com · 10/12/2025
I just published my first post on GTM Clarity. It’s a story about a CRO who felt stuck, even though his team was doing everything right. The issue wasn’t effort. It was misalignment in the GTM system. If you’ve ever felt that friction yourself, you might find this helpful. #gtmstrategy
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Your GTM System Isn’t Broken. It’s Misaligned.
A few months ago, I sat with a CRO who looked exhausted. The team was working hard, but revenue wasn’t moving. It turned out the problem wasn’t effort. It was misalignment in their GTM system.I wrote ...
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Brian Carroll @brianjcarroll.com · 06/10/2025
75% of B2B buyers say they’d prefer a rep-free buying experience. Not because they hate sales, but because they’ve lost confidence. As Brent Adamson told me: “It’s not your customer’s confidence in you that matters. It’s their confidence in themselves.” #Sales #Marketing #B2B #Leadership
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Framemaking & the Future of Sales: Brent Adamson on Winning Back Buyers
🚨 In a recent Gartner survey, 75% of B2B buyers said they’d prefer a rep-free buying experience. So what does that mean for the future of sales? On this episode of the B2B Roundtable Podcast, I sit down with Brent Adamson (co-author of The Challenge
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Brian Carroll @brianjcarroll.com · 20/12/2024
Your buyer isn't drowning anymore. They're surfing. And Forrester just revealed something fascinating... 89% of B2B buyers now use GenAI across their entire buying journey. The more your buyers use AI to get smarter... The more they crave genuine human insight www.markempa.com/why-more-lea...
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Why More Leads Won't Fix Your Revenue Problem (And What Will)
Discover why chasing more leads isn't the answer to your revenue challenges. Learn the human-centered approach that actually drives sales-marketing alignment and growth.
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Ardath Albee @ardathalbee.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
It takes more than your product to win the deal in #B2B. Research by SBI found B2B buyers ranking “how they felt” during the buying process as carrying more weight “what they bought” 58% say we’ve nailed the logic/product part. Only 24% say we succeed at how we make them feel. We can fix that >
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Align B2B Buyer-Driven Experiences to The Bigger Picture - Marketing Interactions
B2B buyer-driven experiences that help customers evolve, anticipate roadblocks, and feel good result in bold buying decisions.
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Brian Carroll @brianjcarroll.com · 18/12/2024
The Psychology of Lead Nurturing: Understanding the People Behind the Titles
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The Psychology of Lead Nurturing: Understanding the People Behind the Titles
Let me share something that transformed how I think about lead nurturing: 95% of your leads are like green bananas – they need time to ripen. But here’s what fascinates me – it’s not just about timing, it’s about understanding the personalities involve...
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Brian Carroll @brianjcarroll.com · 16/12/2024
Is Sales Development Too Complex for Testing? What I’ve Learned from 20,000+ B2B Leaders
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Is Sales Development Too Complex for Testing? What I’ve Learned from 20,000+ B2B Leaders
Teleprospecting has significantly more variables than email, landing pages, and direct mail, and therefore makes testing complex.
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Brian Carroll @brianjcarroll.com · 14/12/2024
Can We Bring Science to Sales Development? Testing Complex B2B Lead Generation
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Can We Bring Science to Sales Development? Testing Complex B2B Lead Generation
This is the second part of a series which asks the question, “Is Teleprospecting Too Complex for Testing?” The first post outlined what could seem to be insurmountable teleprospecting testing challenges. This post looks at how teleprospecting can be su...
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Brian Carroll @brianjcarroll.com · 07/12/2024
Transforming your lead management to a customer-centric approach is crucial for higher conversion rates 📈. By focusing on understanding and meeting your customer's needs, you can drive more successful sales 🎯. #LeadManagement #CustomerCentric #ConversionRates
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Transform Your Lead Management: A Customer-Centric Approach to Higher Conversion Rates
Transform your lead management process and boost conversion rates with our proven 5-step framework. Learn how top B2B companies align sales and marketing to maximize revenue.
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Brian Carroll @brianjcarroll.com · 05/12/2024
CEOs in 2024 want B2B marketing metrics that demonstrate real impact on revenue and growth 📈. Key metrics include customer acquisition cost, customer lifetime value, marketing-generated revenue, and pipeline velocity. #marketing #b2bmarketing #ceo #metrics #revenue
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Brian Carroll @brianjcarroll.com · 04/12/2024
I’m diving into Bsky for a fresh change. I'm also excited to see all my #b2b pals here. Let’s make some great connections!
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Brian Carroll @brianjcarroll.com · 04/12/2024
I know, right?! It's wild to think about. The empathy paradox is definitely a mind-blower. Can't wait to dive into it! 🧐 #CustomerCentric #MarketingInsights #EmpathyParadox
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The Empathy Paradox: Why Even Customer-Centric Marketers Fail at Understanding Customers
No one will ever say “we don't focus on the customer. Learn why (even empathetic) marketers fail at customer empathy and how to fix it immediately
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