Most B2B founders believe they have a prospecting system. They've invested in a CRM, bought a prospecting database subscription, and set up email sequences. They have documented processes and weekly routines. But when they're honest, pipeline generation still depends...
The Cost of DIY Prospecting (What Founders Don’t Calculate)
Most B2B founders approach prospecting messaging testing with one of two extremes: they either blast their entire prospect list with untested messages, or they test so extensively they never actually launch at scale. Both approaches have the same root fear: what if I...
How to Test Prospecting Messaging Without Wasting Your Best Prospects
Most B2B founders approach prospecting messaging testing with one of two extremes: they either blast their entire prospect list with untested messages, or they test so extensively they never actually launch at scale. Both approaches have the same root fear: what if I...
Outbound, Inbound, or Both? The Prospecting Channel Mix for Professional Services
Most B2B founders ask the wrong question about prospecting channels. They want to know: "Should I focus on outbound or inbound?" The better question: "What channel mix makes sense for my business right now, and how should it evolve?" The reality is more nuanced than...
The Founder’s Prospecting Calendar: How to Allocate Time Without Destroying Everything Else
Most B2B founders know they should prospect consistently. They also know they should deliver excellent client work, manage their team, handle operations, and maintain some semblance of work-life balance. Something has to give. Usually, it's prospecting. The logic...
The Prospecting Metrics That Actually Predict Revenue (And the Vanity Metrics to Ignore)
Most B2B founders drown in prospecting data while remaining blind to what actually drives revenue. They track emails sent, connections made, sequences deployed, and contacts added to their CRM. These metrics feel productive. They're also mostly meaningless. The...
When Prospecting Volume Becomes Your Enemy: The Signs You’re Scaling Too Fast
Most B2B founders believe more prospecting volume equals more pipeline. More emails sent, more connections made, more prospects contacted. The logic seems obvious: if 100 prospects generate 2 meetings, then 1,000 prospects should generate 20 meetings. But volume...
How to Define a Value Proposition That Stands Out in a Crowded Market
You’re great at what you do. Clients love you. But somehow, your growth has stalled. You’re juggling delivery, sales, marketing, and maybe even hiring. Your site still reflects who you were two years ago. You’ve tried updating your messaging, but nothing sticks. You...
Why Growing B2B Companies Hit the 25-30 Employee Wall (And How a Fractional CMO Gets You Through It)
You've built something incredible. Your B2B service firm has grown from a scrappy startup to a legitimate operation with 25-30 employees. Revenue is flowing, clients are happy, and your team is executing. But suddenly, everything that got you here seems to be falling...
Breaking the Founder-Led Growth Ceiling Part 3 of 3: A Step-by-Step Transition From Founder-Led Sales to Scalable Growth
Part 3 of the Breaking the Founder-Led Growth Ceiling Series Most founders reach a point where they realize they can’t be the only one driving sales. They know their business won’t scale if they’re involved in every deal. But the challenge isn’t just hiring a...









