The Transaction

In this episode of The Transaction, Co-Hosts Matt Amundsen and Craig Rosenberg sit down with John Henry Scherck, a strategic marketing expert with a knack for bold, game-changing moves. Together, they dive into the evolving landscape of content marketing and the importance of taking risks for big wins. John shares his insights on why dipping your toes in the water just won't cut it anymore and how significant investments and bold strategies lead to remarkable results.

Takeaways:
  • Small, iterative approaches often lead to mediocrity; bold moves yield bold results.
  • Companies must have a unique and meaningful voice in a saturated market.
  • Building an owned audience is crucial for long-term success, rather than relying on rented channels.
  • Time to value and scannability are essential for effective content today.
  • Strategic risk-taking in content creation can lead to significant wins.
Chapters:

00:00 Introduction
02:00 Welcoming John Henry Scherck
05:00 Importance of Bold Moves in Marketing
15:30 Unique and Meaningful Content in a Saturated Market
25:00 Building and Leveraging an Owned Audience
35:00 Time to Value and Scannability in Content
45:00 Strategic Risk-Taking and Big Wins
55:00 Outro and Final Thoughts

Quote of the Show:

“Bold moves get bold results. Safe bets lead to mediocrity.” - John Henry Scherck

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Ringmaster Conversational Marketing - The Transaction is sponsored and produced by Ringmaster, on a mission to create connections through branded podcasts. Learn more at ringmaster.com

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Phrases Minted in this Episode:
  • "Bold Moves Get Bold Results"
  • "Time to Value and Scannability"
  • "Go Big or Go Home Approach"
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Creators & Guests

Host
Craig Rosenberg
I help b2b companies grow revenue by enabling GTM excellence. Chief Platform Officer at Scale Venture Partners
Host
Matt Amundson
CMO, Advisor, Data-Driven Revenue Leader. Chief Marketing Officer of Census
Producer
Casey Cheshire

What is The Transaction?

Welcome to The Transaction.

From ABM to PLG, from MEDDIC to MEDDPICC, the world of business is constantly evolving. We’ll cover the who, what, where, when, why and most importantly how you get… The Transaction.

Hosted by Craig Rosenberg and Matt Amundson.

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