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HERO Stage: Data Readiness in the Buying Process

πŸ“… Aired on Thursday, August 28, 2025 β€’ 4:15 PM UTC
Value Path Stage: Buyer
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About This Episode

The HERO (Buyer) stage focuses on internal champions driving organizational change. This roundtable addresses complex B2B buying dynamics.

Key themes discussed: - Sales Alignment: "Clear buying lanes and clear selling lanes are crucial"β€”internal alignment before client engagement - Understanding Buyer Processes: "Most buyers don't know their buying process"β€”investigating client internal procedures - Empowering Internal Champions: Equipping advocates with everything they need to navigate stakeholder conversations - Documentation & Trust Centers: Clear, responsive documentation and centralized compliance repositories

Panelists: Bill Barlas, Blake Lytle, Kim Hacker

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