Podcast Synopsis: Eight with a Teammate – Lori Aizer

In the inaugural episode of Eight with a Teammate, host Jon Feldman chats with Lori Aizer, a seasoned marketing leader and fractional CMO, about building effective sales-marketing partnerships. Lori shares her philosophy as a "sales-driven marketer," emphasizing that marketing’s ultimate role is to drive revenue by aligning activities with sales goals. She discusses how collaboration, trust, and respect between sales and marketing leaders are essential for organizational success.

Key topics include:

• The importance of shared planning between sales and marketing, with marketing targets directly tied to revenue goals.
• Traits of great sales leaders, including transparency, trust, and fostering cross-functional relationships.
• Why celebrating team wins and respecting contributions from all departments strengthens alignment.
• Practical advice for frontline sales leaders to improve cross-departmental collaboration and drive better results.

Lori also reflects on how sales-marketing dynamics have evolved and offers actionable insights for creating a unified approach to achieving revenue success. A must-listen for leaders looking to bridge gaps and strengthen their sales and marketing synergy.