When it comes to building a team, marketers often place the majority of their focus on getting the right people. But putting those people in a role and situation where they can succeed is just as important, according to Katrina Wong, VP of Marketing at Hired.

On this episode of Marketing Trends, Katrina discusses how to build a team with a growth mindset. She also discusses other important topics like the convergence of B2B and B2C marketing, using performance language, and much more.

Links: Full Notes & Quotes: http://bit.ly/2YThLHS Katrina's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/katrinawong11 Katrina’s Twitter: twitter.com/katchmesocial Open Marketing Position @ Hired: https://hrd.cm/2GZhLvx

5 Key Takeaways:

- Don't think in B2B or B2C, think in B2H (business to human). Every buyer is a human with emotions and a desire to be "delighted." - Performance language is a practice that allows marketers to create a culture of accountability. - It's important to have a growth mindset. Look for ways to improve, even when you're succeeding. - In order for data and insights to be useful, they have to be digestible by stakeholders outside of marketing. - It takes really purposeful effort in to find diverse talent.

Bio:

Katrina Wong is the VP of Marketing at Hired. She has spent 15+ years in a variety of customer-facing roles including marketing, go-to-market, and revenue growth for B2b and B2B2C SaaS and Enterprise software companies.

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